Harry writes: I have put this web page up because Edward is a dear friend of mine and
I have long thought that there should be somewhere in cyberspace where the world can
find out something about him.
EDWARD HANNAFORD
Edward Hannaford was born in Salcombe in 1930.
He was apprenticed to Dornom's boatyard when he was 14 and
he became a master boatbuilder.
Edward has spent his life working on and around the water.
He joined the lifeboat crew in 1951.
The new development in Island Street, 'Hannaford's Landing', cashes in on his name.
Photo courtesy of David Multon
EDWARD AND ME
Harry writes: I first met Edward when I was a teenager in the early 1970's. I had made friends with his daughters and Edward became a dear friend in the ensuing years. He and his wife, Sheila, took me under their wing when I first moved to Salcombe. Edward employed me in his boatyard and taught me pretty well everything I know about boats, woodwork and dignity. Edward and Sheila have encouraged me in all aspects of my life.
I made many field recordings of local characters in Salcombe during the first years of the 21st century for the Salcombe Maritime Museum. Edward and I agreed in 2005 that it would be a good idea if we recorded his reminiscences for posterity and we enjoyed many happy evenings in his home recording ourselves chatting. Although it never crossed our minds to start with, it soon became obvious that a cd of some of our conversations would be welcomed by the world. I released Edwards first cd "An
Old Salcombe Soul" on my label, Limbic System Music, and it is available in local shops (including the RNLI gift shop) and local museums. It is also available from this website on the shop page.
EDWARD AND YOU
I'd love to publish any contributions to this page. Contact: Harry Fulcher
Telephone:
01548 842869
Email:
The photo's on this page are courtesy of Mike Alsford, David Multon and Geoff Foale
EDWARD'S AUDIO SAMPLES
There is an audio cd of Edward chatting with me about his memories available from this website (shop page).
He is the inspiration for, and his voice is heard on, 'No6 Boatstore' which features on the first Limbic System album.
The Limbic System are also using Edward's voice on material for the second album.
You can hear excerpts of these albums and projects by using the online player below.
The slider on the right reveals the titles you may listen to.
PICTURES
This picture was kindly supplied by Geoff Foale, a local fisherman, photographer and all round good man. Edward is tucked away at the back but the picture is a priceless image of Salcombe men in The Burner's Victoria Inn, circa 1951.
