More on Purton Hulks

The Citizen have covered Paul Barnett's efforts to preserve dozens of wrecks - he sounds like an amazing man who has focused all his energies into this project with the Purton Hulks - he even joked with me that his daughter was to be called 'Purton' when she was born - anyhow his Dad lives in Whiteshill so some might know him....

The latest news is that he now has the backing of TV archeologist Dr Mark Horton - Horton is best known for his appearances on BBC TV's Coast and Channel 4's Time Team and he is now endorsing Paul's efforts to preserve the Purton Hulks, on the banks of the River Severn near Sharpness. See previous blog entries on this here.

The hulks are under threat and need protection from the public - but as Paul has said: "The only way to protect them is to help the public know more about them and love them." I understand from talking to Council officers about this issue that there is a meeting at the site on 7th March - I am hoping there will be more moves to protect them.

To find out more or help Paul's research, email him at barnadillo@aol.com or ring 07833 143 231.