The Man Who Makes Boats

Video: Georgianna Scurfield
Tuesday 25 July 2017
reading time: min, words

When you picture yourself retiring, you probably imagine an armchair, a cuppa, and Countdown on the telly box. Maybe you'll have a hobby: card making or gardening; nothing too strenuous. James Blackburn however, started a business making canal boats. Yep, he’s decided to make two of ‘em a year. Just because...

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