Postcard of the Month: December 2022

Bury Ferry

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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.

For more information on Bury, its ferry and surroundings, please click here.