Venetian Waterways
Venetian Waterways in the 1950's
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A Girl amongst the plants in the Waterways
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Some of the tableaux in the Waterways
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The Waterways at Night
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Relaxing in the Waterways
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One of the electric-powered boats on the Waterways
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Shelter at the Venetian Waterways
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Photographs of the Waterways in the 1950's
By John Layton
The Venetian Waterways were opened in August 1929, and were built as a seafront attraction. The boats were named after Broadland rivers and were electrically powered - a very early innovation.
In the 1950's there were a series of Nursery Rhyme tableaux around the sides of the Waterways, which were illuminated at night, and provided much fun and entertainment for both young and old alike.
Nowadays, the old boats and tableaux have gone, but the gardens remain, and can still provide a quiet haven away from the hustle and bustle of seaside holidays!