Christopher Brasher reports from Twyning's Fleet Inn, where the duties of publican and ferryman are combined. Or, at least, they should be. In 1963 however the refusal of the new landlord, a Mr James Watt Smith, to operate the 'ancient ferry' across the River Avon met with much consternation among the locals.

"Rural England is never quite what it seems."

Clip taken from Tonight, originally broadcast on BBC Television, Tuesday 24 September 1963.






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