Maud & Hathor - Two Wherries at How Hill

Location: How Hill Trust, How Hill, Ludham, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR29 5PG

Two wherries built by Halls of Reedham will be on display at How Hill. Maud is a cargo-carrying wherry and Hathor is a pleasure wherry. Step on board the vessels and view their interiors and displays of photos. Visit Maud’s Pop Up Museum in a gazebo.

Whether on board the wherries, viewing from the footpath or visiting Maud’s Pop-Up Museum, enthusiastic volunteers will greet you and talk to you from their personal experience. They work with the Trustees who look after these beautiful boats and help to sail and maintain them.

Maud's story began in 1899 when she was built on the banks of the river Yare at Reedham. There followed a hard life as a general cargo-carrying boat on the southern rivers and broads. In the 1960s it seemed she had reached the end of her life when she was scuttled to protect the bank in Ranworth Broad. In the years between 1981 and 1999 she was re-floated and restored to sailing condition. She was then used privately for the next 16 years. Since 2015 she has had a new life sailing with members of Wherry Maud Trust aboard. There is a Timeline display of photos in her cargo hold.

Hathor was built for the Colman family in 1905. While her hull is of the same basic design as that of Maud her interior is completely different. It is comfortable and stylish with an Egyptian theme incorporating hieroglyphics and carvings.

In the Wherry Maud Trust Pop-Up Museum visitors will see more photos of working wherries and Maud’s restoration. They will be able to watch a short film of their choice and take the opportunity to buy various items of wherry-related merchandise including a booklet telling Maud’s story.

Event Times

Sunday 11 September: 1000-1700

Booking Details

No booking required

Access

Visitors who can negotiate a flight of 6 steps will be able to view Maud's hold and Hathor's cabins. Volunteers on the quayside will talk to wheelchair users and people with children in pushchairs/prams. Small children can come on board if supervised by an accompanying adult at all times. All visitors will be able to access the Pop Up Museum, see the displays and watch the films. There are toilets, including an accessible toilet, beside the track leading up from the river towards How Hill House. At the house you can buy takeaway food - including delicious homemade cakes.

Additional Information

wherrymaudtrust.org
www.wherryyachtcharter.org

Directions

Walkers can find the wherries by following the footpath from Ludham Bridge to How Hill. People on boats can moor at the Broads Authority 24 hour moorings on the River Ant There is a car park on the grounds that adjoin How Hill House. From there it is a short walk downhill to the riverside.

Source: www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/event/maud-hathor-two-wherries-at-how-hill

Maud and Hathor

Zone East