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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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Trip Out Guides -
Various Editions 1985-2010 by Geoffrey Hamer
Trip Out Guides
are available from Geoffrey Hamer, PO Box 485, Southall, UB1 9BH
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Norwich
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The City of Norwich carries 50 passengers with coach style seating.
City of Norwich on a cruise from Norwich on
the River Yare
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th May 2009
City of Norwich on a cruise from Norwich on
the River Yare
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 16th May 2009
City of Norwich on a cruise near Station Quay
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
City of Norwich near Station Quay
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
City of Norwich approaching Station Quay
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
City of Norwich at Station Quay
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
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
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
The Vanguard carries 60 passengers with coach style seating.
Vanguard I as built for Seagull Coaches
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
2011
Vanguard at the City Boats yard at Griffin
Lane Quay
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
2012
Vanguard leaving Station Quay
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 5th June 2012
2013
Vanguard approaching Station Quay
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 25th June 2013
Vanguard leaving Station Quay and returning
empty to the boatyard
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 14th August 2013
An Afternoon Cruise to
Brundle on City of Norwich
City of Norwich at Station Quay prior to the
cruise
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
City of Norwich interior
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Passing under the swing bridge carrying the main line
to London
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Bridge over the original River Yare - the railways
built a new cut to avoid additional swing bridges
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Train running alongside the River Yare
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Train running alongside the River Yare
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
One of the few remaining original bungalows at Brundle
the River Yare
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Later riverside buildings are sometimes a little more
ostentatious...
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
...as are their boats
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Another older cottage
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Norwich City Football Ground
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Twin towers bordered the river where it crossed the
city walls
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Twin towers bordered the river where it crossed the
city walls
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 19th May 2011
Brochures
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download the PDF Files
2007 City Boats Brochure
Download PDF File
The 2006 title on the second sheet is an error on the
original - the data is different to the 2006 sheet below
