The Day The City Split In Two / A River Full Of Stories
Les Reid's commute to work to the Heritage Barge Leicester Trader on his workboat 'Ruffian' Newark's unique Heritage Barge 'Leicester Trader' is the last Trent size cargo barge built to fit the old locks of the Trent Navigation Company, and registered in Hull. Saved from being scrapped in 2008 and renovated by Les and a … Continue reading A Different Commute to Work
Sunday was a glorious summer's day in Newark-on-Trent. We paid a visit to the the Newark heritage barge, Leicester Trader to meet up with Les Reid. The dumb barge and Les's service vessel Ruffian are moored on the Trent in the lee of the imposing 900 year old castle ruins. Les has got a wealth … Continue reading The Leicester Trader