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A flat ferry boat rests on a river near a large two-story house surrounded by trees and tall grasses in this black-and-white.

Ferry at Overcote, taken in late 1920s (Alan Lee Swavesey collection) Ferry operated until late 1940s and enabled short cut to St Ives. Pub opposite is Pike and Eel.

Overcote Ferry, Needingworth

History of Overcote Ferry

Detail from an 1885 Ordnance Survey map showing the River Great Ouse, the Pike and Eel pub, and the site of Overcote Ferry.

Overcote Ferry OS 1885

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