Woottens Boatyard

• Prize
  Bronze in Portfolio/Personal
• Photographer
  Jack Margerison
• Agency / Studio
  Jack Margerison Photography
• Technical Info
  Canon R5
• Photo Date
  09/04/2024

Nestled on the Thames upriver from Maidenhead, Woottens Boatyard has been a lifeline of heritage for over 120 years. This 5th-generation family of boatwrights carries on the craft of building and restoring vessels with tools and techniques passed down through the decades. The series captures the enduring connection between the Woottens and the river—their resilience against its temperamental nature and their pride in sustaining a legacy. As Lee Wootten says, “The connection with the river and us, it’s unbreakable.”