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Ben Bradley

John Benjamin Bradley
John Woodford | Richard Newell
When Ben was a schoolboy, he used to help a Boatbuilder called Freddy Downer, who built small yachts and small rowing boats in a large shed in his back garden.

When he was 16-years-old, Ben joined JS Whites in the Ship Drawing Office, beginning a five-year apprenticeship. He went on to work for Spencer Rigging.

Ben was also a professional sailor, representing Britain in international racing events, such as the America’s Cup, Admiral’s Cup and the Fastnet Race.

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Gurnard, Cowes
Conducted: Helen Clinton-Pacey on 14th February 2019 at Ben’s home

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John Benjamin Bradley on 9th February 2019 by Helen ...

Ben Bradley's audio clips​

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Uffa Fox in his studio
Ben Bradley on Sailing
Down to the Coast Logo in Sepia
Ben Bradley on Sailing
Down to the Coast Logo in Sepia
Ben Bradley on Sailing
Down to the Coast Logo in Sepia
Ben Bradley on Regattas
Spencer Rigging in 2021
Ben Bradley on Boatbuilding
Down to the Coast Logo in Sepia
Ben Bradley on Boatbuilding
Down to the Coast Logo in Sepia
Ben Bradley on Boatbuilding
Spencer Rigging in 2021
Ben Bradley on Boatbuilding
Down to the Coast Logo in Sepia
Ben Bradley on Boatbuilding
Sailing by Cowes RNLI
Ben Bradley on Boatbuilding
Donald Young yacht on the water
Ben Bradley on Boatbuilding
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