Welcome to the first ‘Mark’s History’ post on the West Leeds Dispatch! Amateur photographer MARK STEVENSON takes us through some of West Leeds’s rich history through the power of his camera lens …
You may have seen the posters around for the film Dunkirk. But did you know on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Newlay is one of the actual “Little Ships” which took part in the evacuation of Dunkirk?
Abbey Pride was built by the Admiralty in 1915…
Do you remember the Abbey Pride or have wartime memories? Post them in the comments section below.
Hi, I’m a boat builder based in Norfolk. Coincidently my yard is called Abbey Boat Builders. Do you have any information on the current owners of the vessel? I’d be very interested in buying and restoring her if she’s for sale.
Regards
Abbey Boat Builder
Hi, we went past this boat today, June 2022, its looking in a very sad state now but still moored just outside Leeds on the Leeds Liverpool Canal, I thought I’d have a quick look at its history and saw your message, couldn’t find any history about it though. Hope you can find the owner, it would be a shame if it ended up sinking…
Abbey Pride was undergoing repairs on the island at Thurmaston Leicester in late 1920s.
Near to Abbey Park
It was still at Newlay when we passed there in February. Is there any detail on her involvement at Dunkirk?
Dunkirk Little Ships is an organization that can help with restoring Abbey Pride. If you have a way of communicating with its owner, could you please convey that information from the ‘Canals and Rivers UK’ Facebook page admirers? It was seen on the L& L yesterday.
The boat yard where the Abbey Pride is currently moored is called Fallwood Marina 07759535602 or 07940222862 near Newlay Lock on the Leeds Liverpool canal
Just walked by her today. So sad, she is just rotting away. No one seems to know who owns her.