The wedding of Edward
Thomas Boardman and Florence Colman 1898. After their
marriage, they lived at Town Close House in Norwich and
built a holiday home at How Hill in Ludham in 1904. They
spent their honeymoon at Calthorpe Broad but had to
return early when Florence's father, Jeremiah Colman,
died.
Florence Colman swimming with 13 dogs on her wedding morning. This house is The Clyffe at Corton. (Now taken by the sea) Owned by Florence's parents Jeremiah and Caroline Colman Their first child was Joan. Later she was followed by Chris, The Twins Humphrey and Stuart, then Michael. The new holiday home at How Hill, Ludham under construction. Cutting sweet hay at How Hill Staithe Quite a large load of hay. Gamekeeper Walter Woolston entertains the children. Joan and Chris with Nanny Rolfe and Nanny Cork. For Nanny Cork (Corky) this was the start of over 50 years service to the Boardman family. Corky was really Florence, but was given the name Corky because she had the same name as Mrs Boardman. Relaxing with Dad
At Mill House How Hill. Home of the Woolston family. August 1903 At How Hill Staithe with the new boathouse to the right. The house when new. Note the lack of trees Joan with nanny Fantastic pram Joan and Jock 1902 Edward Boardman, Mayor of Norwich and family. He was usually called Edward Thomas to avoid confusion with his father Edward. |