I so enjoy watching "Great Canal Journeys"
with Timothy West and Prunella Scales. This week, as they were bobbing on the
floating harbour at Bristol, the historic Schooner Kathleen and May
sailed by. Leaving their canal boat they enjoyed a trip on The Matthew of Bristol
then made the crossing from Clevedon
to Ilfracombe
aboard the Waverley Paddle Steamer,
both vessels are regular visitors to North Devon The Kathleen and May was
purchased by Steve Clark, OBE in 1999. It was restored and berthed in Bideford
until 2010. Tim and Pru finally made a nostalgic trip to Bucks Mills
and Johns Cottage where Prunella spent her childhood during the war. They were
welcomed back to Bucks Mills at St. Anne’s Church by Chris Braund and 90 year
old Conrad William James. At one time, almost every resident was related to the
Braunds. King Cottage was once the home of the "King of Bucks",
Captain James Braund.
Beyond the gate John's, Bucks Mills,- Photo copyright Pat Adams
The Lime Kiln and the steep walk down to the beach at Bucks Mills - Photo copyright Pat Adams
King Cottage at the top of the hill - Artists Judith Ackland and Mary Stella Edwards used the Cabin on the left as their studio - Photo copyright Pat Adams
Tap here for more information on Bucks Mills and it's history
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The Waverley is the world’s last sea going paddle steamer
The Matthew of Bristol is a replica of the 15th century
caravel that John Cabot sailed from Bristol
to Newfoundland in 1497.
The Kathleen and May Schooner was purchased and towed to Brunswick Wharf, East-the-Water, Bideford then restored by Steve Clark in
1999. As a result of his efforts in this restoration he was awarded the OBE in 2008. Since 2010 Kathleen & May has been berthed in Albert
Dock beside Merseyside Maritime Museum.
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