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City Boats
Norwich

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This page shows postcards and images of City Boats, who run cruises on the Norfolk Broads from Norwich.

City Boats was formed on May 26th 2000 when Mervyn and Beryl High purchased Southern River Steamers from Cedric Lovewell who had  run the latter for 25 years. There were two river buses in the purchase - City of Norwich and Vanguard. Both vessels are of wooden construction and were built in 1931 and 1950 respectfully, Princess Elizabeth was added to the fleet in 2003.

Over the last 9 years all the vessels have undergone major refurbishment. Princess Elizabeth is the designated private charter boat having flexible seating. Mervyn undertook all the business marketing and was heavily involved with various groups to promote tourism in Norwich until he became terminally ill and passed away on the 19th March 2007. After Mervyn's demise, Beryl was joined in the business by daughter Linda and son-in-law Richard. Linda is largely responsible for all the administration and Richard is responsible for maintenance.

Website:- www.cityboats.co.uk
Email:-
enquiries@cityboats.co.uk
Telephone:- (01603) 701701


 

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References
   Trip Out Guides - Various Editions 1985-2010 by Geoffrey Hamer
      Trip Out Guides are available from Geoffrey Hamer, PO Box 485, Southall, UB1 9BH

Contacts
   Website:-    www.cityboats.co.uk
   Email:- enquiries@cityboats.co.uk
   Telephone - (01603) 701701

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City Boats
Norwich

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City of Norwich

The City of Norwich carries 50 passengers with coach style seating.


16th May 2009

City of Norwich on a cruise from Norwich on the River Yare
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City of Norwich on a cruise from Norwich on the River Yare
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19th May 2011

City of Norwich on a cruise near Station Quay
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City of Norwich near Station Quay
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City of Norwich approaching Station Quay
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City of Norwich at Station Quay
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Princess Elizabeth

The Princess Elizabeth carries 40 passengers with open plan seating to make her more suitable for some charters.


Princess Elizabeth at the City Boats yard at Griffin Lane Quay
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Vanguard

The Vanguard carries 60 passengers with coach style seating.


Vanguard I as built for Seagull Coaches
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2011

Vanguard at the City Boats yard at Griffin Lane Quay
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2012

Vanguard leaving Station Quay
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2013

Vanguard approaching Station Quay
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Vanguard leaving Station Quay and returning empty to the boatyard
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An Afternoon Cruise to Brundle on City of Norwich



City of Norwich at Station Quay prior to the cruise
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City of Norwich interior
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Passing under the swing bridge carrying the main line to London
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Bridge over the original River Yare - the railways built a new cut to avoid additional swing bridges
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Train running alongside the River Yare
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Train running alongside the River Yare
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One of the few remaining original bungalows at Brundle the River Yare
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Later riverside buildings are sometimes a little more ostentatious...
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...as are their boats
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Another older cottage
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Norwich City Football Ground
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Twin towers bordered the river where it crossed the city walls
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Twin towers bordered the river where it crossed the city walls
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Brochures

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2012 City Boats Brochure

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2011 City Boats Brochure

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2007 City Boats Brochure

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2006 City Boats Brochure

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1999 Southern River Cruises Brochure

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1996 Southern River Cruises Brochure

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