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This page shows a selection of passenger boats which have worked
on the River Avon between Stratford on Avon and Tewkesbury where
it joins the River Severn. Both historic and current images will
be included.
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The Avon at Evesham in the floods of 2007, with
Spirit of Freedom
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
The Avon at Evesham in the floods of 2007, with
Spirit of Freedom
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
The Avon at Evesham in the floods of 2007, with
Spirit of Freedom
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
The bridge over the Avon at Evesham in the floods of
2007
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
The Avon at Evesham in the floods of 2007
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
Evesham Abbey was founded by Saint Egwin at Evesham
in England between 700 and 710 A.D. following a vision of the Virgin Mary by
Eof.
According to the monastic history, Evesham came
through the Norman Conquest unusually well, because of a quick approach by
Abbot Æthelwig to William the Conqueror. Only one section of walling
survives from the actual abbey, although fragments of the chapter house, the
bell tower and the gateway remain, which were added later: the chapter house
in the 13th century and the bell tower in the 16th century. Simon de
Montfort (1208–1265) is buried beneath the high altar of the ruined abbey,
the spot marked by an altar-like memorial monument dedicated by the
Archbishop of Canterbury in 1965. The abbey is of Benedictine origin, and
became in its heyday one of the wealthiest in the country. During the
Dissolution of the Monasteries, the abbey was demolished leaving only the
bell tower surviving into the 21st century.
Evesham Abbey Bell Tower
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
half-timbered building in Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
Avon Leisure Cruises have run the large passenger barge
Spirit of Freedom on charters from Evesham since c2005 (although built
in 1990). They also acquired 12 passenger Avon Spirit from the
Thames and built the attractive Frederick in 2010 (also 12
passengers). Some advertised special cruises are operated but otherwise the
fleet is charters only.
To travel with Avon Leisure Cruises
Website:-
www.avonleisurecruises.co.uk
Phone:- 07774 653112
Avon Spirit on the Avon
Photo: ©2010 Avon Leisure Cruises
Avon Spirit on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: ©2010 Avon Leisure Cruises
Avon Spirit on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Avon Spirit on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Avon Spirit on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Avon Spirit on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Avon Spirit on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Frederick on the Avon passing
Bideford Bridge
Photo: ©2010 Avon Leisure Cruises
Spirit of Freedom on the Avon at Evesham in
the floods of 2007
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
Spirit of Freedom on the Avon at Evesham in
the floods of 2007
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 12th January 2007
Spirit of Freedom on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Spirit of Freedom on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Spirit of Freedom on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too was built by by Hornbeam's of Wallasey in 1934
as the Princess Margaret for service on the River Dee
at Chester. It is believed that she had a sister Princess
Elizabeth. Princess Margaret later worked on the
River Ouse at York and on the Trent at Newark. She was brought
from there to the Avon at Evesham in 1996 by Tom Sandham
(Handsam is an an anagram of Sandham and was the name of a
sailing boat previously owned). The last previous boat to
operate trips at Evesham had been the Gaiety (ex-Oxford
(1) of Salter Brothers) which returned from the Avon to the Thames in
1991.
Handsam Too has now been running on the Avon for 21
years, despite sinking in severe floods in 2007. She was
restored within six months and has been painted cream since
then; her hull colour previously being blue. the owner also owns
a smaller boat Empress which is out of service and for which no
images are available.
Motor boats and rowing boats are also available for hire from
the
Handsam Too berth at Abbey Park, Evesham, WR11 4ST.
To travel on Handsam Too
Website:-
www.handsamboatcompany.co.uk
Email:-
info@handsamboatcompany.co.uk
Phone:-
07860 895416
2011 Brochure:-
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Handsam Too at her berth at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too at her berth at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
On board Handsam Too
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too cruising on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too cruising on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too cruising on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too cruising on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too cruising on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too cruising on the Avon at Evesham
Photo: © Ian Boyle, 24th September 2011
Handsam Too postcard
Handsam Too postcard
