CRT/MC/IMG/AVY
Thomas Avery Apperley Bridge Boatyard Image Collection
Description
11 images of Apperley Bridge Boatyard c early 1900's. Images collected by Mr Thomas William Avery, a boatbuilder at the yard. Show boatbuilding Leeds & Liverpool canal wide boats, launch of wide boats(particularly 'Annie' commissioned by R.Foster, using an adze, scenes around the boatyard and personnel. Handwritten notes on image content by Mr Avery's grandson from information given by Mr Ralph Avery
Date
1900-1920
Reference code
CRT/MC/IMG/AVY
Extent & medium
11 images