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⚫ '''The Ferry Boat Inn''' was a ] and 150-capacity live music venue in ], ], which closed in 2006.
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⚫ '''The Ferry Boat Inn''' was a ] and 150-capacity live music venue in ], England, which closed in 2006.


== History == == History ==
The history of the Ferry Boat has been traced as far back as 1822, when it is thought to have been called the Horse Packet. It was known as the Steam Barge by 1830, and in 1867 its name was changed to the Steam Packet. It was first known as the Ferry Boat in 1925.

In the mid 1970s a second bar was opened in a converted boat shed at the rear of the pub. It was here that the pub began putting on live music. The Ferry Boat was originally a venue for ]s, but in the late 1990s local ] began booking their own nights at the venue to put on local originals bands, and touring bands from all over the world. Over the next few years the Ferry Boat became established as one of the most important venues for local bands, catering for all types of alternative music, with a leaning towards ], ], ], ] and ].

The serial killer ] was landlord of the pub in 1988.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chidzoy |first1=Sally |title=Killer steeped in world of vice |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/suffolk/7205797.stm |access-date=28 February 2022 |work=BBC News |date=21 February 2008}}</ref><ref name="edp1" />


The history of the Ferry Boat has been traced as far back as 1822, when it is thought to have been called the Horse Packet. It was known as the Steam Barge by 1830, and in 1867 its name was changed to the Steam Packet. It was first known as the Ferry Boat in 1925. In the mid 1970s a second bar was opened in a converted boat shed at the rear of the pub. It was here that the pub began putting on live music. The Ferry Boat was originally a venue for ]s, but in the late 1990s local ] began booking their own nights at the venue to put on local originals bands, and touring bands from all over the world. Over the next few years the Ferry Boat became established as one of the most important venues for local bands, catering for all types of alternative music, with a leaning towards ], ], ], ] and ]. In 2005 a ] was held after the Ferry Boat faced losing its public entertainment licence due to noise complaints from residents of a newly built block of flats nearby. The protest was a success, and the Ferry Boat's licence was renewed. However the Ferry Boat was forced to close a year later in 2006 due to continued noise complaints and financial difficulty. The final gig was an all day long event featuring local bands<ref></ref>. In 2005 a ] was held after the Ferry Boat faced losing its public entertainment licence due to noise complaints from residents of a newly built block of flats nearby. The protest was a success, and the Ferry Boat's licence was renewed. However the Ferry Boat was forced to close a year later in 2006 due to continued noise complaints and financial difficulty. The final gig was an all-day-long event featuring local bands with Norwich based five-piece Dragline closing the night to a sweaty room packed to full capacity.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.norfolkpubs.co.uk/norwich/fnorwich/nchfbi.htm|title=FERRY BOAT INN - St JULIAN - NORWICH|website=Norfolkpubs.co.uk|accessdate=10 January 2021}}</ref>


== Present == == Present ==
The Ferry Boat Inn is currently closed. In January 2010, the site was sold to the Borthwick family, who received planning permission to build '''Norwich Backpackers''' on the site.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deepdalebackpackers.co.uk/|title=Deepdale Camping & Rooms &#124; Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, North Norfolk Coast|website=Deepdalebackpackers.co.uk|accessdate=10 January 2021}}</ref> The development would include a micro pub as part of the building, along with a cafe overlooking the river and a cycle and canoe storage barn.


The site was put back on the market in November 2013, when the Borthwick family decided to continue concentrating on their developments on the North Norfolk Coast, namely '''Deepdale Backpackers & Camping''',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/|title=Welcome to Deepdale Farm &#124; Burnham Deepdale &#124; North Norfolk|website=Deepdalefarm.co.uk|accessdate=10 January 2021}}</ref> rather than developing in Norwich. The future for The Ferry Boat Inn will be decided over time when a new owner takes on the challenge.
The Ferry Boat Inn is now closed and in January 2010 was sold to the Borthwick family, who have recently received planning permission to build '''Norwich Backpackers''' on the site<ref></ref>. Building work was initially scheduled to begin in 2011, with the plan to open the backpackers hostel in 2013 (originally slated as 2012). The family have already developed another backpackers hostel on the north Norfolk coast; '''Deepdale Backpackers & Camping'''.


In June 2014, it was reported that the Ferry Boat Inn had been sold for "more than £500,000", and that it might be turned into a residential development. A representative for the estate agents that handled the sale stated that it would not be a backpackers' site and that the new owners would "probably be looking for other, denser uses for the site".<ref>{{cite news|title=Former Ferry Boat pub and site sold in Norwich|url=http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/former_ferry_boat_pub_and_site_sold_in_norwich_1_3626943|accessdate=11 January 2016|newspaper=]|date=4 June 2014}}</ref>
The pub itself will be retained and become a Real Ale Appreciation Shop with off sales and one or two beers on tap. The boat house at the rear of the pub, which used to be used as a music venue, will become cycle hire, canoe hire and a café overlooking the river. A new warehouse style building will be developed over the car park, creating rooms for the backpackers hostel.


In 2019, the site was put up for sale again,<ref name="edp1">{{cite news |last1=Cope |first1=Lauren |title=Former Norwich pub site goes on sale for £1.3m |url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/former-ferry-boat-inn-pub-in-norwich-on-market-1-1396600 |access-date=28 February 2022 |work=Eastern Daily Press |date=21 May 2019 |language=en-UK}}</ref> and bought by property development company Estateducation for £1.2 million. In October 2020, work began to build 41 homes on the site, comprising 2 in the former pub building and 39 in a five-storey tower in the car park.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hannant |first1=David |title=Mystery buyer of former pub reveals £7m homes plan for derelict site |url=https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/business/norwich-ferry-boat-pub-7m-scheme-announced-6392244 |website=Eastern Daily Press |access-date=28 February 2022 |language=en-UK |date=22 October 2020}}</ref> Building works stopped in January 2022 after, according to Companies House, the main contractor, Devise Construction Ltd, was forced into receivership due to failure to pay back a ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=House |first1=Companies |title=Pursuant to Section 130 (1) of the insolvency Act 1986 and Rule 7.22(2) of the Insolvency Rules 2016 |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10635012/filing-history/MzMzNDI3OTAxMWFkaXF6a2N4/document?format=pdf&download=0 |website=Companies House |publisher=Companies House |access-date=28 March 2022}}</ref> Progress was hampered further in July 2024 when the development company went into
=== Notable bands === === Notable bands ===

The Ferry Boat's regular presence on tour schedules meant that many bands would pass through it before moving onto greater acclaim. Examples of bands and artists to have played the venue include: The Ferry Boat's regular presence on tour schedules meant that many bands would pass through it before moving onto greater acclaim. Examples of bands and artists to have played the venue include:
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The Ferry Boat Inn was owned and operated by future serial killer ] from May 10 to September 8, 1988.<ref></ref>


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Latest revision as of 19:23, 13 September 2024

Former pub in Norwich, England

The Ferry Boat Inn

The Ferry Boat Inn was a public house and 150-capacity live music venue in Norwich, England, which closed in 2006.

History

The history of the Ferry Boat has been traced as far back as 1822, when it is thought to have been called the Horse Packet. It was known as the Steam Barge by 1830, and in 1867 its name was changed to the Steam Packet. It was first known as the Ferry Boat in 1925.

In the mid 1970s a second bar was opened in a converted boat shed at the rear of the pub. It was here that the pub began putting on live music. The Ferry Boat was originally a venue for cover bands, but in the late 1990s local promoters began booking their own nights at the venue to put on local originals bands, and touring bands from all over the world. Over the next few years the Ferry Boat became established as one of the most important venues for local bands, catering for all types of alternative music, with a leaning towards punk rock, ska punk, metal, hardcore and Post-rock.

The serial killer Steve Wright was landlord of the pub in 1988.

In 2005 a protest was held after the Ferry Boat faced losing its public entertainment licence due to noise complaints from residents of a newly built block of flats nearby. The protest was a success, and the Ferry Boat's licence was renewed. However the Ferry Boat was forced to close a year later in 2006 due to continued noise complaints and financial difficulty. The final gig was an all-day-long event featuring local bands with Norwich based five-piece Dragline closing the night to a sweaty room packed to full capacity.

Present

The Ferry Boat Inn is currently closed. In January 2010, the site was sold to the Borthwick family, who received planning permission to build Norwich Backpackers on the site. The development would include a micro pub as part of the building, along with a cafe overlooking the river and a cycle and canoe storage barn.

The site was put back on the market in November 2013, when the Borthwick family decided to continue concentrating on their developments on the North Norfolk Coast, namely Deepdale Backpackers & Camping, rather than developing in Norwich. The future for The Ferry Boat Inn will be decided over time when a new owner takes on the challenge.

In June 2014, it was reported that the Ferry Boat Inn had been sold for "more than £500,000", and that it might be turned into a residential development. A representative for the estate agents that handled the sale stated that it would not be a backpackers' site and that the new owners would "probably be looking for other, denser uses for the site".

In 2019, the site was put up for sale again, and bought by property development company Estateducation for £1.2 million. In October 2020, work began to build 41 homes on the site, comprising 2 in the former pub building and 39 in a five-storey tower in the car park. Building works stopped in January 2022 after, according to Companies House, the main contractor, Devise Construction Ltd, was forced into receivership due to failure to pay back a Coronavirus Business Interruption loan. Progress was hampered further in July 2024 when the development company went into receivership

Notable bands

The Ferry Boat's regular presence on tour schedules meant that many bands would pass through it before moving onto greater acclaim. Examples of bands and artists to have played the venue include:

Other notable bands include:
RX Bandits, The Aquabats, Minus the Bear, Noisettes, Bleeding Through, Brigade, Anti-Nowhere League, UK Subs, Demented Are Go, Throwdown, The Vibrators, Twin Zero, The Business, Captain Everything!, The Red Chord, HORSE the band, Bullet Union, Eden Maine, Fastlane, The Littlest Man Band, Seachange, Hoover, Even in Blackouts, Stretch Arm Strong, Jeniferever, Kid commando, The Dangerfields, Logh, The Good Life, Vanilla Sky, Modern Life Is War, Howards Alias, MU330, Stza Crack, Send More Paramedics, Strike Anywhere, The Robocop Kraus, Decibully, Chris T-T, Swearing at Motorists, The Martini Henry Rifles, Miss Black America, Melys, Engerica, Kinesis, KaitO, Meanwhile, Back In Communist Russia..., Sputniks Down, The Dawn Parade, Bearsuit, Angelspit, The Suffrajets, The Microphones, Karl Blau, Magoo, Herman Düne, We vs. Death, Koufax, Funeral Diner, Days in December, Jairus, Leatherface, Champion, The Juliana Theory, Koopa.

References

  1. Chidzoy, Sally (21 February 2008). "Killer steeped in world of vice". BBC News. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  2. ^ Cope, Lauren (21 May 2019). "Former Norwich pub site goes on sale for £1.3m". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  3. "FERRY BOAT INN - St JULIAN - NORWICH". Norfolkpubs.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  4. "Deepdale Camping & Rooms | Deepdale Farm, Burnham Deepdale, North Norfolk Coast". Deepdalebackpackers.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  5. "Welcome to Deepdale Farm | Burnham Deepdale | North Norfolk". Deepdalefarm.co.uk. Retrieved 10 January 2021.
  6. "Former Ferry Boat pub and site sold in Norwich". Norwich Evening News. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
  7. Hannant, David (22 October 2020). "Mystery buyer of former pub reveals £7m homes plan for derelict site". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 28 February 2022.
  8. House, Companies. "Pursuant to Section 130 (1) of the insolvency Act 1986 and Rule 7.22(2) of the Insolvency Rules 2016". Companies House. Companies House. Retrieved 28 March 2022.

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