From Trade to Tradition: The Legacy of Norfolk Wherries
Simon Partridge
- Regions:
- Norfolk, Suffolk
- Notice Period:
- Short (maybe less than one month's notice)
- Type:
- Professional
- Fee:
- Paid: £70 plus travel at 45p/mile
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 14th April 2026
- Tagged:
- Local History
This talk explores the history and significance of the Norfolk Wherries, traditional sailing vessels of the Norfolk Broads in the United Kingdom. It explains how these distinctive black-sailed boats were used in the 19th century to transport goods such as coal and grain, highlights their unique design features, and examines their decline with the arrival of railways. The talk also looks at how surviving wherries have been preserved and continue to play an important role in the region’s cultural heritage today.
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Simon is an experienced public speaker. For over 30 years, he has given a wide variety of talks on subjects including natural history, history, and food and drink. If he is interested in the subject, Simon will talk about it! No group is too small or too large.
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