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Postcards of the Norfolk Broads

The River Waveney near Beccles c1905.

Beccles viewed from the railway bridge c1908.

N.W. Pells miller and Darby’s timber yard at Beccles c1910.

A wherry on the River Waveney at Beccles c1920s.

Another view of Beccles from the railway bridge c1920s.

The view from Beccles Church Tower c1907.  A fascinating image which clearly shows the old rail bridge which crossed the River Waveney as well as the road bridge in the background.

Gillingham Dam pictured after the devastating floods of August 1912.

Salgate in Beccles c1920s.

Beccles from the River Waveney c1920s.

Station Road in Beccles c1920s.

“Yacht race at Beccles” c 1930s.

St. Michael’s church at Beccles c1950s/60s.

Salgate, Beccles 1950s.

The River Waveney and Beccles Quay pictured in the 1950s.

The River Waveney at Beccles pictured in the early 1960s. The boat moored on the right is W452 “Broadland Falcon” from Ripplecraft of Somerleyton and the cruiser on the river is W972 “Checkmate 2” from Collins Pleasurecraft of Oulton Broad.

Beccles Yacht Station 1960s.

Beccles Caravan Harbour 1960s.

Another postcard of Beccles Yacht Station from the 1960s. Two cruisers from Brooms of Brundall can be seen on the left - the first is one of the “Admiral” class and, next to it, a “Commander”.

The River Waveney and Beccles Old Bridge 1960s.

Beccles Yacht Station pictured in the early 1970s.

Beccles Quay c1905. I can’t make out the name of the trading wherry in the photograph, but it looks as though one of the name boards reads “Lowestoft” - possibly The Lowestoft Trader?

This postcard of Beccles, looking upstream towards the bridge was posted in 1906. The road bridge was built in 1881 and replaced the original medieval three arch stone bridge which had fallen in to disrepair.

The River Waveney at Beccles, dated 1906.

This postcard shows Puddingmoor in Beccles and dates from 1907. The first row of terraced houses on the right have now gone, but most of the other buildings featured still remain.

This postcard from 1907 shows the scene at the bottom of Ingate Street - the large building in the centre of the picture was the Black Boy public house which was demolished several decades ago. The scene looks very different today and is dominated by modern housing. ( My thanks to Lynda Adams for the information )

Ballygate at Beccles, posted in 1909.

Exchange Square, Beccles also posted in 1909. The large building in the centre was the old post office which dominated the corner of Sheepgate and Smallgate. The brick building to the left of it is the King’s Head and in 1948 the Youngs, Crawshay and Youngs brewery gifted a parcel of 90 square yards of land adjacent to the pub to the town to be used as an open space for the public - an area which now houses the bus shelter. Presumably the post office had been demolished prior to this and the land purchased by the brewery.On the left is the Corn Exchange building which is now the Lloyds TSB bank.

The view from Beccles bridge, looking upstream towards the old rail bridge c1910. The rail bridge was part of the Waveney Valley line which ran between Beccles and Tivetshall and was, at one time, quite a busy rail route. Passenger services ceased in 1953, although freight continued to be transported along the line until 1965.

Beccles Regatta photographed in 1924.

Another postcard featuring a race from the 1924 Beccles Regatta.

A trading wherry on the River Waveney at Beccles, believed to be c1930s/40s.

Another postcard of possibly the same trader at Beccles c1930s/40s.

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Beccles yacht station is set in attractive tree lined surroundings close to the town's amenities. at night the area is lit with coloured lamps that reflect in the water..

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We are planning on visiting Beccles Lido on Monday 17th August and intend mooring at the Yacht Station. How busy is it likely to be? I don't really want to reserve a mooring because if the weather is rubbish the plan will change.

We cannot get under the bridge, is the Yacht Station our only option or are there others moorings elsewhere?

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There are limited BA free moorings before the new road bridge.

I reckon you will be fine to get moored there

We have always phoned and booked.  Mind you we are greedy wanting to be on the main river next to the power!

Never a problem though.

I believe you will be fine on the 17th. I know the nights of the 14th and 15th are fully booked as its carnival weekend and there are a couple of boating events booked in as well but they will be well on their way by the Monday.

alexandlorna

Keith I may wrong and if so apologise, but are those moorings not reserved for vessels unable to get under the bridge?

ranworthbreeze

I have only been able to moor at the 24 hour mooring on one occasion, it has been full, taped off for repairs etc. The rise and fall can be an issue especially for lower craft.

There is a reserved area for craft that can not get under the bridge but again they can struggle to get a mooring.

Another issue is the noise from the road bridge.

I would reserve a mooring in the Yacht Station and phone them if your plans do change.

We always enjoy mooring at the yacht station and going for a wander around Beccles. Going in June we haven't needed to book but if I was wanting to go in August I would be tempted to book- it could be quite a long journey to get back up the Waveney to anywhere else were the yacht station to be full. Either that or be prepared to moor up quite early to be on the safe side.

good point that Jean. It's a couple of hours back to WRC if it's full. Think I'll book a spot.

Thanks everyone for the advice.

Hockham Admiral

They are! (I can't find a pic I took a couple of years back of the notice board).

The Ranger was issuing tickets to peeps moored there last year who could get under the bridge.

If you're able to pass through Beccles bridge there are limited moorings next to the swimming pool and its a nice spot.

JennyMorgan

The BA have tried it on, there is no legislation to uphold the mooring restrictions at that point. Noisy though, but mooring there saves you a tenner. 

good point that Jean. It's a couple of hours back to WRC if it's full...

Here lies the problem on the Southern Broads, if you are looking for mooring an hour before dusk, you might not have time to find another mooring if your chosen spot is full.

Luckily in the Autumn, when it gets dark early, there are generally less boats on the river, so better chance of finding somewhere, but not guaranteed of course.

The Southern Rivers, in my opinion, are blessed with many miles of 'wilderness' moorings along many stretches of river bank. Okay, so Beccles, when full, can be a problem but if you moor to the South shore anywhere between Burgh St Peters and Beccles there is a good footpath to Beccles. You may not be able to moor where you want to but there is no shortage of moorings, so long as you have a pair of rond anchors and a mudweight!

Planning to arrive at lunchtime so if the worst comes to the worst we'll have lots of time on our hands. And with WRC and Oulton Broad as backups i can't really lose!

CaptinDread

Whats the air draft on your boat Jim

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Unless you`re looking for moorings with services, ie, water and leccy hook up, there are i think 3 staithes between Beccles and WRC, all being BA 24 hour moorings. One is at Worlingham (i think that`s what it`s called?) on the North bank, and North Cove on the south bank. There is another not far from North Cove, but not sure what it`s called.

Air draft is 8ft 4 which is a shame as it's years since I've been to Geldeston.

We moored at North Cove in June and it was my favourite mooring of the week. Really lovely spot. But you only get two or three boats at each of those moorings so when it's busier in July and August I don't know whether they tend to be free or are a bit like Instead on the north - lucky to ever find the mooring free.

I think there's also another mooring just outside Beccles which is private land but there's an honesty box for leaving a donation for staying overnight.

There was one boat at Aldeby yesterday late morning and nothing at the other two..........

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7 First Impressions of Moscow, Russia (From a Street Photography Perspective)

At over 12 million people, Moscow is the second largest city in Europe by population. It’s an urban, cosmopolitan city of the highest level, with more than enough glitz to cater to the elite, but without losing its fair share of roughness around the edges. It can be fast paced, brash, busy, and trendy like other big cities, but it has its blend of European and Russian that makes it stand out on its own. And the most beautiful subway system you’ve ever seen.

So here are my first impressions of Moscow, from my personal Street Photographer perspective…

7 First Impressions of Moscow  (From a Street Photography Perspective)

1. big city with so much to discover.

It’s no secret that Moscow is a big city, but it can feel even bigger with how spread out much of it is. This is especially true if you compare it to cities outside of Asia. If I compared it to cities in Europe, I’d probably say only Istanbul would warrant more time to really discover the depths of this city. Most only explore around the Red Square and surrounding area, but that is such a small part of the city. Although, that central area does give you plenty to see on its own. 

Fortunately, I had a good friend living in the city to show me around, but it opened up my eyes even more to how much there is to discover in Moscow. It’s a big city with a variety of atmosphere that can take you from “east” to “west” and trendy to rugged depending on where you go. I’d imagine you’d have to live here a while to really know the city.

2. Museum Metro

The Moscow metro system was the first underground railway system in the Soviet Union and today includes 203 stations across 340km of routes. The elaborate system has some of the deepest stations in the world too, with escalators that seem to go on forever. None of this is what makes it so special, though. Many of its stations feel like stepping inside a museum, making it without a doubt the most interesting and beautiful metro system I’ve been in.

When built, Stalin wanted to make the metro stations “palaces for the people” with marble, chandeliers, and grand architecture. The best part is the variety of architecture and styles used, making many of the stations a completely different experience visually. You could easily spend a whole day traveling the stations and there are even tours available for people who wish to do just that. My advice, though, would be just to buy a ticket and hop on and off at different stations, while exploring different lines. The museum-like surrounding mixed with the crowds of characters can make for a great photography experience.

Since there are so many stations, here are some of my favorites to definitely check out:

• Novoslobodskaya 
• Mayakovskaya
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• Dostoyevskaya
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3. Not as walkable as Saint-Petersburg

While Saint-Petersburg feels very walkable for a city its size, Moscow can feel very spread out, even for its bigger size. Outside of the Red Square area, you can have a lot of walking before getting anywhere very interesting, so you’ll need to take the metro a lot if you really want to explore the city. Maps are deceiving here too, it will always be further than it looks.

Another reason it’s less walkable than Saint-Petersburg is its completely different set-up. Moscow’s streets are mostly contstructed in rings with narrow, winding streets in-between. This is common with medieval city cities that used to be confined by walls, but you usually don’t have it in a city this massive. Saint-Petersburg has a more grid-like pattern that also uses the canals to help you know your way around. When it comes to navigating on foot in Moscow, it can be more difficult, so bring a map and take the metro when needed. It’s why Moscow’s metro carries more passengers per day than the London and Paris subways combined.

4.  Gorky Park is like a Russian Central Park

One of the most famous places in Moscow is Gorky Park. The official name is Maxim Gorky’s Central Park of Culture & Leisure, which gives you an idea of what goes on here. When built, it was the first of its kind in the Soviet Union. Divided into two parts, it stretches along Moscow River. One end contains fair rides, foods stands, tennis courts, a sports club, a lake for boat rides, and more. This end brings more active life due to its number of attractions, while the other end is more relaxed, where you’ll find gardens, trees, older buildings, and an outdoor amphitheater.

Gorky Park attracts mostly locals so it’s a good spot to capture the non-tourist side of Moscow life. Muscovites come here to escape the city and unwind in a picturesque setting. The park remains alive outside of the warmer months too, especially when the lake turns into the city’s largest outdoor skating rink. I’d recommend taking the metro out here to spend at least half a day exploring the massive park’s life with your camera.

5. Half the city under construction

European cities in general seem to be filled with more construction than usual lately. But while this won’t be true forever, Moscow was filled with the most I’ve ever seen. Moscow already has the most skyscrapers in Europe, with many being less than a decade old. In only the last few years, the three tallest skyscrapers in Europe have opened here, giving it five of Europe’s ten tallest. The 2018 FIFA Word Cup is bringing much of this on, but the city is pushing to complete a skyline here than will rival any in the world.

The recession has slowed down the construction some, but the government is pushing it on. So all over the city, there were sidewalks covered with wood boards and lined with striped construction walls. At first, it was a little disappointing from a street photography perspective to see so much blocked by construction. After a while, though, it became something to capture. The striped construction materials and signs are colorful and all the workers created some interesting activity. It will be interesting to see what the city looks like when everything is complete, but for now, the construction provides interest itself.

6. Learn the Russian Alphabet

Much of Moscow, including the metro system, doesn’t use english. The Russian alphabet uses letters from the Cyrillic script, which if you aren’t familiar with it and don’t know the sounds, it can be hard to decipher the words. This is most important for street names and metro stops when trying to get around. It can save confusion and make it easier getting around if you learn the basic alphabet. At the very least then, you can sound out the words to see which are similar in the english conversion, which can help matching them to maps. When out shooting street photography, getting around is as important as anything. So save yourself some time and frustration by learning the Russian Alphabet.

7. Where East Meets West

Modern skyscrapers mixed with amazing architecture, a world-class metro system with a museum-like beauty, trendy fashion and chic clubs, Moscow is a rich mix of Russian culture and history in a more European package. There is a push to keep the Russian culture, while pushing forward with a modern metropolis the whole world will envy. This comes with an impressive skyline and modernities with soviet emblems and atmosphere mixed in for good measure.

It’s East meets West, modernizations meets Soviet nostalgia, and a whole lot more.

Russia’s Metropolis

Moscow is famous around the world, but it might not be completely what you expect from Russia’s capital. The city’s name brings a certain mystique, but once you’re there it brings something changed over time since its Soviet days. It’s big and sprawling, but beautiful in many ways. Most might say it feels more like a European capital on a grand scale, but you can definitely find its Russian side in there.

The urban sprawl of Moscow can be intimidating, but give it enough time and you’ll be rewarded with plenty to discover. All with the world’s best metro system to take you around.

If any of you have been to Moscow before, tell me about your experience and impressions of the city and country in the comments below! And stay tuned for more on Moscow, including some of the best Street Photography shots I captured while there.

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