Henwood & Dean
A new generation of Thames boatbuilders maintaining the traditions of the past
News
We are delighted to announce that 'Gillian', a fine example of a traditional Thames Double Skiff completely restored by Henwood and Dean, has been chosen to take part in the River Pageant which is planned as part of the 2012 Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
'Gillian' is one of 10 local boats taking part in the pageant.
Read more in the Henley Standard
www.thamesdiamondjubileepageant.org
Celebrating 30 years of
craftsmanship
To coincide with our 30th anniversary of boatbuilding we are publishing a book, "Head, Heart, Hand - a boatbuilder's story", which tells the history of our boatyard and the boats we build and maintain. The book has been written by Colin Henwood and is lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs by Michael English.
Copies of the book will be available to buy from June 24 - if you would like further information or wish to place an advance order please send an email with your request.
Making Waves
Colin and Lucie Henwood’s daughter Megan, a recent winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, has released her debut album ‘Making Waves’. We wish her success.
Buy here
Henwood and Dean are members
of the Wooden Boatbuilders
Trade Association
Welcome
Henwood and Dean Boatbuilders have been established for nearly 30 years and are internationally renowned as specialists in the restoration, rebuilding and maintenance of classic wooden Thames craft.
RESTORATION: we use traditional and time-honoured methods of craftsmanship and the quality of our work is exceptional. We have won many prestigious awards for our classic wooden boats, and have regularly featured in Thames-based events and on television.
NEW BUILD: we design and build new wooden boats, combining traditional skills with a modern approach to design and craftsmanship.
SERVICES: we offer storage facilities, seasonal maintenance, transport and all the essential follow up services to keep historic and classic craft in first class condition.
Colin & Lucie Henwood at Henwood & Dean Boatbuilders
Greenlands Farm Dairy Lane Hambleden Henley-on-Thames Oxfordshire RG9 3AS
Tel +44(0) 1491 571692
Email us using the Contact page
You are viewing the text version of this site.
To view the full version please install the Adobe Flash Player and ensure your web browser has JavaScript enabled.
Need help? check the requirements page.
