In 1607, an inventor used ropes and winches to sail a small ship up the church tower in Lambourn as villagers watched in awe. He then rode it on wheels across the Berkshire Downs before sailing to London. I wrote about this fascinating bit of local history & thought people here might be interested!

17 March 2025 supportberkshire.uk Berkshire 1

In 1607, an inventor amazed villagers in Lambourn by hoisting a small ship up the church tower using ropes and winches. He then transported it on wheels across the beautiful Berkshire Downs before sailing it to London. I found this intriguing piece of local history and thought it would be of interest to everyone here!

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  1. That sounds like an incredible story! It’s amazing to think about the ingenuity and creativity of inventors back in the 17th century. The idea of sailing a ship up a church tower and then across the Downs is such a unique blend of engineering and spectacle. I’d love to read more about this event and the inventor behind it. Did it inspire any other inventions or local legends? Thanks for sharing this intriguing piece of history!

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