The Boatyard

 The Boatyard

The Boatyard, oil on canvas, 76cm x 102 cm

Leaving Hull behind, there are many inlets and havens where boats can moor. At South Ferriby there is a small marina on the River Ancholme. The area has in the past been badly affected by flooding, but recently the banks of the Humber have been reinforced along this point.

The surrounding land has provided many local industries in the past. The Romans made tiles here and tileworks still exist along this part of the estuary today. In the image above we can see a boat moored up alongside the marina. The overhead cables and carriage system were used to transport chalk from neighbouring fields across the river to be made into cement at the Cemex Factory. At the time I visited the carriages were trundling along bearing their load. It was a strange sight in such a peaceful area. The factory chimney is prominent when looking across from the north bank. Frequently, brown clouds would be emitted from it and be blown along by the wind.

Some Old Photographs:

The Amy Howson, 1980s

Drypoint Prints: