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Alex Norton paddles down memory lane on the last sea going paddle steamer in the world

Alex Norton gets ‘steamy’ with Anita Manning

A day trip on the Clyde sees Anita make Alex an offer he can’t refuse.

I'm eight years old again
Alex Norton

Going “doon the watter” is an expression Alex knows only too well. As a Glaswegian of a certain generation Alex spent childhood holidays on the west coast – and the stylish way to get there was on everyone’s favourite Paddle Steamer – The Waverley.

But, when Anita makes an offer he can’t refuse Alex gets very, very excited.

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