The Ferry has been the subject of many postcards, as in this example. Although somewhat off the beaten track, the village has provided plenty of picturesque views for the camera. The messages in the resulting postcards often give interesting glimpses into the lives of the farming families as well as visitors to the area.  

Bob Dudden was the ferryman from 1927 to 1955, and is described on an information board at the site. It is probably him standing ready in the ferry punt in this picture by Photochrom, which would date the picture to the late 1920s.

Note the scaffolding around the right hand section of the Manor House, indicating a further extension to the wing.

This 1920s card, by an unidentified publisher, shows riverside moorings in this area, probably once used by the Arun Barges.

The stern of a possible houseboat, with a wooden cabin area, can also be seen. References to living in such craft at Bury have been noted in several instances on postcards and in other local accounts.

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This appears to be an amateur photograph, printed on commercially available blank postcard photographic paper. On the back is written in pencil "1945 Bury ferry". The ferry punt is crossing to the near bank, most likely propelled by Bob Dudden who was the ferry operator from 1927 to 1955.

In the background there are at least five craft on moorings where the Arun barges would have moored in the past. Two of these appear to be houseboats, and accounts of people staying in these craft at various times do occur during this period. The building raised on stilts to protect it from flooding also seems to be designed for occupation, possibly for holidays.