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Spotted this 1970's postcard for sale on ebay. It's labelled as St Olaves, but I can't place the location at all & wondered if somebody could help me out. Where is this dyke in relation to the bridge/ Castle Craft, the old Alpha base/ any other modern landmark?

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Oct-29-2004 @ 9:02 PM

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Hello Simon.Looks like Toby Moorings which was a hire base and chalet site between The Bell and the New Cut. They hired there not so luxury craft through Broads Holidays, the smallest of the agents.
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Oct-29-2004 @ 12:37 AM

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I think Fred could be right, unfortunately the definitive feature is missing (out of shot to the left I think) which was a c8ft high model of a toby jug! - very scenic

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Oct-29-2004 @ 12:39 AM

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Could add to the quiz what is the boat furthest left? I think I know, but am not absolutely certain - anyone got any ideas?

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Oct-30-2004 @ 6:36 AM

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Craig. Simon. First a correction.Toby used Bradbeer as agent not Broads Holidays. The craft nearest is Missanda a 3 berth craft from Classic cruisers Thorpe.
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Oct-30-2004 @ 11:26 PM

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Chaps - thanks for the responses

Fred - the fountain of knoeledge as always - thanks! Next time I cruise through St Olaves I shall do so with greater knowledge of its history!

Simon

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Oct-30-2004 @ 11:28 PM

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