ATV Today: 02.02.1976: Hampton Ferry
Summary
At Hampton in Worcestershire people use the ferry in preference to local buses for economic reasons. Peter Plant talking to ferryman Ernest Huxley as he pulls the ferry across the river about the increase in customers since the bus fares increased.
Year:
1976
Duration:
0:03:02
Film type:
Colour
/
Sound
Company:
ATV
Master format:
16mm
Description
The bus journey from Hampton to nearby Evesham costs 17p with many local people choosing instead to use the rope ferry across the River Avon which only costs 3p. Views of Hampton village including shot of a single decker Midland Red bus. Peter Plant talking to ferryman Ernest Huxley whilst crossing the river. Mr Huxley has worked the ferry since 1929.
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