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
It was great to return and meet up again with Les Reid on the Heritage Barge, the Leicester Trader. He has fascinating stories about sailing barges to tell. You can hear about it in the film below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjvjoE8I78Q Newark's unique Heritage Barge 'Leicester Trader' is the last Trent size cargo barge built to fit the old … Continue reading Les Reid and the Leicester Trader