VietNamNet Bridge – Traditional coracles made by an old fisherman in the central city of Da Nang are not only famous among locals, but have also made inroads into some foreign markets, such as ...

An attempt is being made to keep the art of coracle-making alive through a two-day workshop. Organiser Simon Rouse, from Shrewsbury, Shropshire said he felt the skills involved have been slowly ...

One of football’s appeals, in theory, is its simplicity. Gather an even number of players, find a ball and a loosely suitable surface, and you’ve got yourself a game. But that alone would not have ...

The last coracle shed in England, where the circular boats were made for use along the River Severn, is to be restored and opened to the public. The shed, in Ironbridge, has been neglected since ...

A family test drives a new project through Ironbridge and into the Industrial Revolution, when the little, basket-shaped boats plied the river The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a ...

In the 1930s this paper also ran an occasional Forgotten Days where such pictures appeared like early members of the Drogheda Brass and Reed Band, Drogheda from old photographs, sailing ships on the ...

VietNamNet Bridge – Craftsmen in this tiny fishing village are keeping alive the centuries-old tradition of weaving round bamboo boats by hand, passing the valued knowledge down from generation to ...

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An annual regatta that celebrates the coracle and its connection to Ironbridge was a success despite the weather. Did you know with a Plus subscription to Shropshire Star you get full access to our ...