Follow Me Up The Barrow: Part 4 - Boatmaking & Boating Experiences

About this episode

This episode explores the history of boatmaking and features local boating enthusiasts who share their experiences on the Barrow river.

Follow Me Up the Barrow tells the stories and experiences of the river by people that know it best… the fishermen, the old boatmen, the lock-keepers, rowers, canoeists and river ‘guardians’. Through the accounts of their experiences a unique, informative and historical picture of the Barrow is compiled through this radio series. Programme 4 in the series Follow Me Up the Barrow explores the history of boatmaking and talks with local boating enthusiasts who use the Barrow.

Topics covered

• boatmaking
• boating experiences
• Barrow river
• local history

Keywords

• fishermen
• boatmen
• lock-keepers
• rowers
• canoeists
• river guardians

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Barrow

Books & works: Follow Me Up The Barrow

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