Description
The Suffolk rivers, the Stour, Orwell, Deben, Alde/Ore and the Blyth each have their own character. All are navigable: the worlds largest container ships come in to Felixstowe and substantial coasters go up the Orwell to Ipswich; other rivers can only take smaller, shallower boats. In the past these rivers were used by sailing vessels to take agricultural produce from Suffolk up to London, and return with supplies needed in local towns and villages. Today they are more widely used for leisure activities, but there is still some local fishing activity.
Robert Simper has been living around and writing about the Suffolk rivers for almost 60 years, and this is his latest book on the subject (and possibly last, as he has now moved to Cornwall with his family). In Shingle Beaches and Tidal Rivers, Robert explores each of the rivers in turn, explaining some of the local history, along with some entertaining stories and anecdotes that he has gathered over the years. The book is copiously illustrated with excellent photographs, both from the author’s own collection and from historic sources, illustrating many of the locations and historic craft that can be found on the rivers.
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