Exhibitions & Shows
The Yurt Roofwheel
Katie Aldington. Henwood & Dean Boatbuilders exhibit at a number of prestigious events during the year in their beautiful exhibition space - an 18ft Mongolian yurt made from steam bent ash and natural cotton canvas. Around the walls of the tent hangs an impressive 22ft long panoramic photograph, printed onto canvas, showing our workforce busy in our Hambleden workshop.
We were very pleased to be able to exhibit our newly built Thames single skiff Sweet Chestnut on the Classic Boat magazine stand at the 2007 London Boat Show.
From 6th to 8th June 2008 we will be at The Beale Park Thames Boat Show, Pangbourne on Thames. This relaxed and informal show, situated on one of the most beautiful stretches of the River Thames, is a window on the very best of small boatbuilding and restoration in the country with exhibitors attending from far and wide.
The Austin 12 'Sheila'
Kathy Mansfield Photography. This summer we plan to take Henwood & Dean’s boat-tailed car Sheila to various local rallies where she will take her place amongst other vintage cars, tractors, steam engines and machinery. Sheila’ was delighted to have been invited by the Classic Motoring section of the Phyllis Court Club, Henley, to their annual gathering in June!
Thames Single skiff
C J Photography. On 19th & 20th July 2008 Henwood and Dean Boatbuilders will be at the 30th Thames Traditional Boat Rally, Fawley Meadows, Henley where many of the boats that we have restored and built over the years will be on the river. Last year oarsmen from Holland and Gondoliers from Venice joined the party atmosphere at the idyllic Thameside event.
The Steam Launch 'Hussar'
Robert Dean Photography. Henwood & Dean's final public appearance in 2008 will be in the Autumn at The Henley Show, on Saturday 13th September. However, visitors are always welcome to visit the boatyard.