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Boardman Family PhotographsFrom
the
1913-1914 Album
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Chris at the piano assisted by Joan. We are not sure if this is at How Hill or the Boardman's main residence Town Close House.
Fishing in the dykes near How Hill
Setting out in Bobs
A laden wherry passing How Hill.
In Scout Uniform. This is just 6 years after Scouting started.
Fishing at How Hill
Art at How Hill
Bob Platford. His duties included looking after the horses as well as gardening.
Planting a cedar at How
Hill to
celebrate the return of Edward Thomas Boardman
from Canada. May 1914. He had set up a scheme to help
unemployed people
to emigrate to Canada.
Swimming at How Hill
Stylish swimming gear.
The twins playing at How Hill staithe
The twins rowing. Humphrey
represented his country at rowing at the
Olympic Games in 1928 and also at the 1930 Empire Games
where he won
two gold medals. Their older brother, Chris Boardman,
won an Olympic
gold medal at the 1936 Olympic
games as part of the sailing crew on the 6m yacht
"Lalage". He also
competed in the Americas Cup as crew.
Model boat sailing at How Hill
A work boat at How Hill Staithe
Joan with baby Michael Boardman born 28th June 1914
Smart and ready for church
Stuart at the helm.