Heritage Open Days 2023 - visit Edwardian wherry Hathor

Edwardian Pleasure Wherry Hathor at How Hill House, Ludham

How Hill Trust, How Hill House, How Hill Road, Ludham, Norfolk, NR29 5PG

Step aboard a famous Norfolk Pleasure Wherry, built in 1905, learn about her Egyptian themed interior and experience the plush surroundings enjoyed by a wealthy Edwardian family sailing on the Broads at the beginning of the 20th Century.

Hathor is the magnificent Edwardian Pleasure Wherry built in 1905 for Ethel and Helen Colman, two of the daughters of the founder of the Colman Mustard Company.

Hathor will be moored at the riverside staithe at How Hill, home of her interior designer, Norfolk architect Edward Boardman.  56 feet in length, and with a mast rising to 45 feet, Hathor's fine internal sycamore panelling is extensively inlaid with Egyptian symbols and motifs.  This theme extends to the exterior, where carved heads of the Falcon God Horus can be found on the seating.  The boat's design was to be a lasting memorial to Ethel and Helen’s brother.

Now part of the last fleet of Norfolk Wherries and cared for by the Wherry Yacht Charter Charitable Trust (WYC), Hathor was relaunched in 2015 after several years of restoration work, with a rededication ceremony conducted by the Bishop of Norwich.  WYC also cares for the Pleasure Wherry Ardea and the last 3 remaining wherry yachts.

The Wherry Stop Refreshment Centre will be open serving teas, coffees and homemade cakes.

Event Times

Friday 8 September: 1000-1600
Saturday 9 September: 1000-1600
Sunday 10 September: 1000-1600
Monday 11 September: 1000-1600
Tuesday 12 September: 1000-1600
Thursday 14 September: 1000-1600
Friday 15 September: 1000-1600
Saturday 16 September: 1000-1600

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