Southwold Walberswick Ferry
Other Business Names:
- River Blyth Ferry Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Southwold, Suffolk, Suffolk, East of England, England
- Walberswick, Suffolk, Suffolk, East of England, England
Sectors:
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Transport services
Ferry services, rivers & harbours
Notes:
Ferry services connecting Southwold to Walberswick across River Blyth. First licence granted in 13th century. For many years ferry rights owned by local Blois family of landowners who granted licences to ferry operators. Originally provided by rowing boats but from 1885-1942 provided by a chain pulled pontoon provided and operated by the River Blyth Ferry Co Ltd which was formed for the purpose. Ferry service continues via rowing boats
Publications:
- Story of the Southwold Walberswick Ferry by Church, Dani, & Ann Gander
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- River Blyth Ferry Co Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Southwold, Suffolk, Suffolk, East of England, England
- Walberswick, Suffolk, Suffolk, East of England, England
Sectors:
- Transport services Ferry services, rivers & harbours
Notes:
Ferry services connecting Southwold to Walberswick across River Blyth. First licence granted in 13th century. For many years ferry rights owned by local Blois family of landowners who granted licences to ferry operators. Originally provided by rowing boats but from 1885-1942 provided by a chain pulled pontoon provided and operated by the River Blyth Ferry Co Ltd which was formed for the purpose. Ferry service continues via rowing boatsPublications:
- Story of the Southwold Walberswick Ferry by Church, Dani, & Ann Gander