Inland Waterways http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/ 61 rows en-gb 60 River Tyne http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c1654166.html A tidal waterway navigable from the mouth to beyond Newcastle. Sunday 15 February 2009: A tidal waterway navigable from the mouth to beyond Newcastle.

A Russian freighter & accompanying tugs off North Shields, 1986 A collier at South Shields staithes, 1986 The ferry Tug The mouth of the Tyne from North Shields A Northumbrian Water tanker between North & South Shields, 1994 Various vessels at South Shields, 1988 The Caledonian Princess moored in Gateshead, 1987 A Russian freighter & accompanying tugs off North Shields, 1986 The North Shields fishing fleet, 1986 Tyne & Wear PTE ferry Freda Cunningham, South Shields, 1987 A DFDS ship arrives on the Tyne, seen from South Shields, 1988 RN ship Resource in North Shields, 1994 Lord Hinton moored at South Shields, 1988 Moored vessels in Newcastle, 1987 Shipping & trawlers, North Shields, 1986 The The The Pilot boat passes South Shields, 27th September 2009 The ferry, Shipping moored on the Tyne upstream of North Shields, 28th September 2009

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]]> Sun Feb 15 2009 Ashby Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c1532105.html My first pics of this rural waterway Saturday 21 June 2008: My first pics of this rural waterway

The canal beside Market Bosworth station, 24th May 2008 The canal beside Market Bosworth station, 24th May 2008

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]]> Sat Jun 21 2008 The Lake District http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c1428476.html The navigable waters of Cumbria. Sunday 23 December 2007: The navigable waters of Cumbria.

Windermere - Teal seen from Bowness, 1990 Windermere - The Bowness car ferry, 1990 Ullswater - Lady of the Lake at Pooley Bridge, 1994 Windermere - A boat at Bowness, 2001 Windermere - Tern & Swift at Lakeside Pier, 1996 Derwentwater - the public service at Keswick, 1994

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]]> Sun Dec 23 2007 The Regents Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c1318751.html I have long ignored this urban waterway in London, but have finally got around to taking a few pictures. More pictures added 16th October 2008. Wednesday 4 July 2007: I have long ignored this urban waterway in London, but have finally got around to taking a few pictures. More pictures added 16th October 2008.

Looking east from Wenlock Basin, 2nd July 2007 Wenlock Basin, 2nd July 2007 City Road Basin, 2nd July 2007 City Road lock from the east, 2nd July 2007 City Road Lock from the west, 2nd July 2007 The eastern portal of Islington tunnel, 2nd July 2007 One of the locks at Camden, seen from Kentish Town Road, 6th December 2007 Moored boats beside Sturts Lock, N1, 15th October 2008 Sturts Lock, N1, 15th October 2008

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]]> Wed Jul 4 2007 The Chelmer and Blackwater http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c1256363.html A little known waterway linking the Essex county town with the sea. More pictures added 29th May 2007. Sunday 15 April 2007: A little known waterway linking the Essex county town with the sea. More pictures added 29th May 2007.

The sea lock at Heybridge Basin, 9th April 2007 The sea lock at Heybridge Basin, 9th April 2007 The sea lock at Heybridge Basin, 9th April 2007 Springfield Lock, Chelmsford, 10th May 2007 Springfield Lock, Chelmsford, 10th May 2007

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]]> Sun Apr 15 2007 Switzerland http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c1023417.html The navigable waterways and craft on the lakes of this mountainous country. More pictures added 28th December 2008. Sunday 16 July 2006: The navigable waterways and craft on the lakes of this mountainous country. More pictures added 28th December 2008.

The Canal connecting the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel - the south end at Marin-Epagnier, 20th June 2006 The Canal connecting the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel - the south end at Marin-Epagnier, 20th June 2006 The Canal connecting the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel - Approaching one of the low bridges, 20th June 2006 Barges at Vaumarcus, on Lac Neuchatel, 18th June 2006 The Canal connecting the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel - A barge at Marin-Epagnier, 20th June 2006 The Canal connecting the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel - a barge named Axalp, 20th June 2006 Approaching the first bridge on the Canal connecting the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel, 20th June 2006 One of the unusual channel markers on the the Canal connecting the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel, 20th June 2006 Entering the river that leads from Lac Neuchatel to Sugiez, 20th June 2006 The entrance to the canal at Biel/Bienne, 20th June 2006 Leaving the river at Yverdon-les-Bains, onto Lac Neuchatel, 18th June 2006 A loaded sand barge on the canal at Marin-Epagnier, 20th June 2006 ACHTUNG MINEN! Opposite some moored boats on the Bielersee-Lac Neuchatel link canal, an unusual channel marker. 20th June 2006 The MV Petersinsel (aka Orange Boat) at Biel/Bienne, 20-6-06 MV Petersinsel (aka Orange Boat) at leaving Sugiez, 20-6-06 MV Stadt Biel at Biel/Biene, 20th June 2006 The The Paddler The short stretch of navigable river in Yverdon-les-Bains, with Lac Neuchatel beyond, 18th June 2006 Sand barges at Marin-Epagnier, 20th June 2006 Sand barge at Marin-Epagnier, 20th June 2006 A well laden sand barge struggles along the Rhine in Basel, 19th June 2006 MV Lausanne on Lake Geneva, approaching Vevey, 25th June 2006 Paddler The harbour at Concise, on Lac Neuchatel, 18th June 2006 A tour boat on the Bielersee, 20-6-06 Traffic on the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel Canal, 20th June 2006 The A wooded section of the River near Sugiez, looking towards Lac Neuchatel, 20th June 2006 Work boats on the Bielersee to Lac Neuchatel Canal, 20th June 2006 A paddle steamer at Vitznau, 2003 Paddle steamer MV Waldstatten at Burgenstock, 2003 Paddle steamer Giessbach-See station on the Brienrtsee, 11th September 2007 MV Brienz at Boningen, near Interlaken, 11th September 2007 MV Brienz at Boningen, near Interlaken, 11th September 2007 Looking up the river at Interlaken, sjowing the Zentralbahn bridge, 11th September 2007 MV Interlaken at Interlaken, 11th September 2007 MV Iseltwald at Interlaken, 11th September 2007 Paddle steamer Lotschberg at Interlaken, 11th September 2007 A Thunersee boat at Thun, 11th September 2007 A Bodensee car ferry at Romanshorn, 12th September 2007 The church and harbour at Romanshorn, 12th September 2007 A paddler loading up at the quay serving Zurich city centre, June 2003

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]]> Sun Jul 16 2006 The Norfolk Broads and Rivers http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c923616.html Just two photos of these East Anglia waterways so far, but more to come ASAP. Friday 14 April 2006: Just two photos of these East Anglia waterways so far, but more to come ASAP.

A busy scene at Ranworth Broad in 2000 A double rainbow over Claxton in 2004

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]]> Fri Apr 14 2006 Long closed North Western Waterways http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c646963.html Just one picture so far, but I'll taking some more soon. Tuesday 9 August 2005: Just one picture so far, but I'll taking some more soon.

A short section of restoration of the St Helens Canal near St Helens Central Railway Station, 1994

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]]> Tue Aug 9 2005 Austria, France, Germany and Italy http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c646935.html Just a few waterways in these countries. More pictures added 12th July 2009. Tuesday 9 August 2005: Just a few waterways in these countries. More pictures added 12th July 2009.

One of the Naviglios that served the basin near Stazion Genova in Milano, looking away from the city, 11th June 2006 One of the Naviglios that served the basin near Stazion Genova in Milano, looking towards the basin, 11th June 2006 A DB ICE train passes a much slower barge on the Rhine A tour boat on the River Seine in Paris way back in 1971 A 10 mile (approx) canal built in the 1990s in Germany - two fishing vessels at Greetsel A 10 mile (approx) canal built in the 1990s in Germany - the sea lock at Greetsel A 10 mile (approx) canal built in the 1990s in Germany - looking back to the sea lock at Greetsel A 10 mile (approx) canal built in the 1990s in Germany - boats in the lock to the sea at Greetsel Lindau Harbour, with a Bodensee tour boat arriving, 12th September 2007 Lindau Harbour, with a Bodensee tour boat arriving, 12th September 2007 The canal basin outside the railway station at Mulhouse, France, 18th September 2007 The canal basin outside the railway station at Mulhouse, France, 18th September 2007 A German tourist boat in Saarbrucken, 12th July 2008 Various boats on the Saar in Saarbrucken, 12th July 2008 The River Saar in Saarbrucken, 12th July 2008 A Tegernsee tour boat arrives at Gmund, Germany, 18th July 2008 A Tegernsee tour boat on service, Germany, 18th July 2008 MV Augsburg on the Ammersee in Germany, at Herrsching, 22nd July 2008 MV Augsburg on the Ammersee in Germany, at Herrsching, 22nd July 2008 Paddler Austria - MV Tirol on the Achensee, 23rd July 2008 The view from MV Stadt Innsbruck on the Achensee, 23rd July 2008 Austria - MV Stadt Innsbruck on the Achensee, 23rd July 2008 The River Rhine in Koln, 25th July 2008 - the Prinses Christina The River Rhine in Koln, 25th July 2008 - Viking Pride The River Rhine in Koln, 25th July 2008 - a boat passes under a tram The River Rhine in Koln, 25th July 2008 - MV Stolzenfels The River Rhine in Koln, 25th July 2008 - the Jan von Werth The River Rhine in Koln, 25th July 2008 - barge Ferries crossing the Rheine in Linx, Germany, 14th June 2009 Riverside wharf at Linz-am-Rhine, Germany, 14th June 2009 A barge on the Rhine, passing Linz (Germany), 14th June 2009 A barge on the Rhine, passing Linz (Germany), 14th June 2009

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]]> Tue Aug 9 2005 Three Little Known Lincolnshire Waterways http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c646890.html The navigable Rivers Glen and Welland, plus the long disused Louth Canal. Updated 28th October 2009. Tuesday 9 August 2005: The navigable Rivers Glen and Welland, plus the long disused Louth Canal. Updated 28th October 2009.

The Louth Canal at Tetney Lock The Louth Canal seen from the A1031 near North Cotes Willows Lock remains on the Louth Canal Another view of Willows Lock remains on the Louth Canal The River Glen at Seas End, Surfleet The River Glen at Seas End, Surfleet Fulney Lock, on the River Welland near Spalding The River Welland in Spalding The River Welland in Spalding The remains of the top lock in Louth, 3rd October 2009 The remains of the top lock in Louth, 3rd October 2009

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]]> Tue Aug 9 2005 The North Oxford Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c531410.html The northern section of the Oxford canal, from Braunston to Hawkesbury Junction, via Rugby. More pictures added 8th January 2006. Sunday 8 May 2005: The northern section of the Oxford canal, from Braunston to Hawkesbury Junction, via Rugby. More pictures added 8th January 2006.

The arm near Sowe Common BW boats near Hawkesbury Junction Junction with the arm near Sowe Common The entrance to Rugby Wharf Rugby Wharf from an approaching narrow boat. Sutton Stop Lock Sutton Stop Lock

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]]> Sun May 8 2005 A few South Western Waterways http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c527029.html So far, these include the Bude Canal, the Grand Western and the Chard Canal. More pictures added 12th May 2005. Wednesday 4 May 2005: So far, these include the Bude Canal, the Grand Western and the Chard Canal. More pictures added 12th May 2005.

Bude Canal - Head of Current Navigation The remaining Navigable Section of the Bude Canal The Sea Lock, Bude The Sea Lock, Bude Remains of Wrantage Aqueduct The Grand Western Canal at Burlescombe The Grand Western Canal at Burlescombe The Grand Western Canal near Holcombe Regis The Grand Western Canal at Sampford Peverall The Grand Western Canal at Sampford Peverall

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]]> Wed May 4 2005 The Coventry Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c468470.html An important link in the waterway network of the Midlands. More pictures added 1st November 2008. Saturday 19 March 2005: An important link in the waterway network of the Midlands. More pictures added 1st November 2008.

Hire boat Hagar on the Atherstone Flight (Picture 1) Hire boat Hagar on the Atherstone Flight (Picture 2) Hire boat Hagar on the Atherstone Flight (Picture 3) Two narrowboats at Hawkesbury Junction, 1997 Looking north at Hawkesbury Junction Part of the Atherstone Flight Part of the Atherstone Flight Hawkesbury Junction Hawkesbury Junction Hartshill Yard, 24th May 2008 Hartshill Yard, 24th May 2008 The Coventry Canal at Stoke Golding, 24th May 2008

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]]> Sat Mar 19 2005 Exeter Ship Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c465368.html Connecting the city of Exeter with the sea. Two more pictures added 15th May 2005, plus one more on 3rd June. Wednesday 16 March 2005: Connecting the city of Exeter with the sea. Two more pictures added 15th May 2005, plus one more on 3rd June.

Exeter Basin Preserved ships at Exeter Swing bridges at Exeter The Double Locks The Double Locks The Canal passes the Welcome Inn

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]]> Wed Mar 16 2005 Peak Forest Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c409172.html Built to serve some of Derbyshire's industries. At Whaley Bridge and Buxworth, it connected with rail systems to reach the local quarries. More pictures added 5th August 2007. Sunday 23 January 2005: Built to serve some of Derbyshire's industries. At Whaley Bridge and Buxworth, it connected with rail systems to reach the local quarries. More pictures added 5th August 2007.

The Buxworth Branch Junction with the Buxworth Branch Buxworth Basin Whaley Bridge Basin Interchange shed, Whaley Bridge Marple Aqueduct Marple Aqueducts Marple Junction Marple Flight Marple Flight Lift bridge near Strines A rural scene near Strines The lock & warehouse in Marple, 1993 The warehouse in Marple, 1993 A lock in the middle of Marple, 1993 Narrow boats at Furness Vale, 28th July 2007

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]]> Sun Jan 23 2005 The Llangollen Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c409137.html Built to serve the industry around Trefor, with the canal to Llangollen itself being built mainly as a feeder. One picture added 11th August 2005. Sunday 23 January 2005: Built to serve the industry around Trefor, with the canal to Llangollen itself being built mainly as a feeder. One picture added 11th August 2005.

Ellesmere Wharf Junction with Llangollen Arm Llangollen Wharf Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Pontcysyllte Aqueduct Trefor Basin Wrenbury Lift Bridge The locks near the eastern end of the Llangollen Canal at Hurleston Junction

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]]> Sun Jan 23 2005 Lea and Stort Navigation http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c407852.html These canalised rivers enable boats from Hertford and Bishops Stortford to reach the River Thames and the rest of the inland waterway network. More pictures added 20th July 2009. Saturday 22 January 2005: These canalised rivers enable boats from Hertford and Bishops Stortford to reach the River Thames and the rest of the inland waterway network. More pictures added 20th July 2009.

Lock at Harlow Thames Barge at Waltham Abbey Waltham Abbey Lock Waltham Abbey Lock Bishops Stortford Moorings Bishops Stortford Wharf Winding Area at Hertford Hertford Lock The River Lea in Hertford Looking towards Hertford Lock Waterways Festival, Waltham Abbey The Stort at Roydon Tottenham Lock, looking north, 26th May 2006 The River Lea gently passes through Hertford, June 2005 Looking east along the River Lea, from the bridge at Stanstead Abbots, 5th June 2006 The River Lea passing the Old Barge pub in Hertford, June 2005 A sunny day in Bishops Stortford, with boats moored by the mill - 28th April 2007 Looking west along the Lea at Rye House, 6th July 2007 Leaving Carthegena Lock, Broxbourne, 19th June 2008 Entering Carthegena Lock, 19th June 2008 Leaving Carthegena Lock,19th June 2008 Approaching Dobbs Weir Lock, 19th June 2008 A Dutch barge near Dobbs Weir, 19th June 2008 Approaching Feides Weir Lock, 19th June 2008 Fields Weir Lock, 19th June 2008 Arriving at Fieldes Lock, 19th June 2008 Passing under the railway near Rye House, 19th June 2008 The view approaching Stanstead Abbots, 19th June 2008 The view approaching Stanstead Abbots bridge,19th June 2008 A narrowboat winding near Stanstead Abbots, 19th June 2008 Approaching Stanstead Abbots Lock, 19th June 2008 The site of the Buntingford railway branch near Stanstead Abbots, 19th June 2008 Stanstead Abbots Lock, 19th June 2008 Mr Toad approaching Stanstead Abbots, 19th June 2008 Approaching Stanstead Abbots moorings, 19th June 2008 Approaching the junction with the Stort at Feides Weir Lock,19th June 2008 Fields Weir Lock, 19th June 2008 Approaching Dobbs Weir Lock from the north, 19th June 2008 BW service boat Mr Toad in Dobbs Weir Lock, 19th June 2008 Lea Valley Boat Centre, Broxbourne, 19th June 2008 A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - Cottages in Hertford A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - Hertford winding hole A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - Hertford Visitor Moorings A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - Hertford Weir A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - moored boats in Hertford A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - the rubbush barge at Hertford Lock A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - Hertford Lock A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - The Hertford Lock cut joins the main river A walk between Hertford and Ware, 21st February 2009 - moored boats between the towns

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]]> Sat Jan 22 2005 The Worcester and Birmingham Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c400177.html Creating a link between the River Severn and the network of canals around Britain's second city. More pictures added 18th June 2008. Saturday 15 January 2005: Creating a link between the River Severn and the network of canals around Britain's second city. More pictures added 18th June 2008.

Junction with River Severn Bridges near Worcester Sidbury Lock Diglis Basin, Worcester Diglis Bottom Lock Lock 38 Tardibigge Flight A narrowboat negotiating Tardebigge Locks Tardebigge Locks & Reservoir A Tardebigge Flight, 30th May 2008 Tardebigge Flight, 30th May 2008 Alvechurch Wharf, 31st May 2008 Tardebigge Tunnel (NE portal), 31st May 2008

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]]> Sat Jan 15 2005 Manchester Ship Canal and River Weaver http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c391817.html Two separate NW waterways, put in the same collection due to my lack of photos and the fact that both still have some commercial traffic. More pictures added 11th June 2008. Friday 7 January 2005: Two separate NW waterways, put in the same collection due to my lack of photos and the fact that both still have some commercial traffic. More pictures added 11th June 2008.

Latchford Lock MSC River Weaver in Northwich Narrow boats in Northwich, 28th May 2008 The main swing bridge in Northwich, 28th May 2008

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]]> Fri Jan 7 2005 Grantham Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c386312.html Connecting Grantham with Nottinghamshire and the River Trent, the canal is gradually being restored. More pictures added 4th June 2006. Sunday 2 January 2005: Connecting Grantham with Nottinghamshire and the River Trent, the canal is gradually being restored. More pictures added 4th June 2006.

The canal from the present terminus The canal at Woolthorpe by Belvoir Woolthorpe Lock The disused canal at Hickling, 27th May 2006 The winding hole & a swan at Hickling, 27th May 2006 Wildlife & the winding hole at Hickling, 27th May 2006 One more problem to be overcome - a lowered bridge at Hickling, Notts., 27th May 2006 The canal passing through Leicstershire The canal near Harlaxton

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]]> Sun Jan 2 2005 Fossdyke and Witham Navigations http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c382360.html Connecting the River Trent to the Wash. The Fossdyke is Britain's oldest canal, built by the Romans. Also included here are the Witham Navigable Drains in South Lincolnshire. More pictures added 7th August 2005. Wednesday 29 December 2004: Connecting the River Trent to the Wash. The Fossdyke is Britain's oldest canal, built by the Romans. Also included here are the Witham Navigable Drains in South Lincolnshire. More pictures added 7th August 2005.

Antons Gowt Lock Brayford Pool Brayford Pool The Glory Hole Grand Sluice Grand Sluice The Fossdyke leaving Lincoln The River Witham in Lincoln The Fossdyke in Saxilby The northern end of the Fossdyke Narrowboat and dredger at Torksey Torksey Lock Cowbridge Junction Cowbridge Lock The junction with the disused Horncastle Canal at Dogdyke, July 2005 NB Earnest passing Tattersall Bridge

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]]> Wed Dec 29 2004 Navigable Waterways of Eire http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c379327.html I've photographed a few canals and navigable waterways in Ireland, though I'd like to return for a closer look. Two photos added 7th January 2005. Sunday 26 December 2004: I've photographed a few canals and navigable waterways in Ireland, though I'd like to return for a closer look. Two photos added 7th January 2005.

Ashtown Lock The Royal Canal at Maynooth Winding Hole at Maynooth Royal Canal at Mullingar The Shannon at Athlone The Spirit of Killaloe in Eire Boats on the River Shannon, by the church at Killaloe A lock cut in Killaloe, Eire

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]]> Sun Dec 26 2004 Erewash and Cromford Canals http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c379317.html I have very few photos, at present, of these navigations, but I intend to take some soon. More pictures added 19th March 2006. Sunday 26 December 2004: I have very few photos, at present, of these navigations, but I intend to take some soon. More pictures added 19th March 2006.

The derelict Cromford Canal at Bullbridge Langley Mill Basin Langley Mill Basin Langley Mill Lock

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]]> Sun Dec 26 2004 The Lancaster Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c378316.html Unless otherwise stated, all the photos here date from 1992 when I was able to traverse the whole canal from Preston to Tewitfield, including the Glasson Dock branch. More pictures added 8th October 2008. Saturday 25 December 2004: Unless otherwise stated, all the photos here date from 1992 when I was able to traverse the whole canal from Preston to Tewitfield, including the Glasson Dock branch. More pictures added 8th October 2008.

Ashton Basin, Preston The River Wyre Aqueduct at Garstang Hiawatha in a lock on the Glasson Dock branch The junction at Galgate The junction lock on the Glasson Dock branch Lancaster Wharf Lune Aqueduct near Lancaster The disused section crossed by the M6 Scenery north of Tewitfield North of Tewitfield The old locks at Tewitfield A disused lock near Tewitfield Passing the Water Witch Lock Gates, Tewitfield The terminus at Tewitfield A trawler in Glasson Dock The sudden end of the canal in Preston, October 1992 Hiawatha on the Glasson Branch, just leaving the top lock, 1994 Looking north at Bilsborrow, 1994 Hiawatha comes off the Lune Aqueduct Water cascades through the old flight of locks at Tewitfield, October 1992 Another view of Tewitfield basin, the present terminus, 1994 NB Hiawatha heading east along the Glasson branch, with the late John Williams steering, 1992. A BW maintenance boat at Galgate Junction, 1992 NB Hiawatha turns onto the Glasson Arm at Galgate, 1992 NB Hiawatha moored in Glasson Basin, 1993 The top lock on the Glasson branch, 1992 The lock & swing bridge between the two basins at Glasson Dock, 1991 Glasson Lower Dock, looking east, October 1992

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]]> Sat Dec 25 2004 Canals around Birmingham and the West Midlands http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c377693.html It's said that Birmingham has more canals than Venice. There are certainly a lot and a few are featured here. More pictures added 4th November 2008. Friday 24 December 2004: It's said that Birmingham has more canals than Venice. There are certainly a lot and a few are featured here. More pictures added 4th November 2008.

Black Country Museum Black Country Museum Footbridge and Warehouse, Wolverhampton Gas St Basin, Birmingham Narrowboats at Wolverhampton Sherborne Wharf, Birmingham Snow in Birmingham Bottom of the Delph Flight Top of the Delph Flight Stourbridge Locks Old Canal near Brierley Hill Stourbridge Terminus Gas St Basin, Birmingham Two levels of the BCN at Smethwick, as a 150 passes on the main line alongside. The BCN in Wolverhampton Birchills Top Lock Trip boat at Farmers Bridge Junction Gorsty Hill Tunnel, near Dudley A lock on the BCN north of Wolverhampton A narrowboat negotiates the locks in Wolverhampton A narrowboat negotiates the locks in Wolverhampton Junction with Oozells Street Loop Wolverhampton, looking north Wolverhampton Top Lock Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham Farmers Bridge Flight The northern end of the Cannock Extension Stourbridge Canal at Wordsley A narrowboat on the Stourbridge Canal at Wordsley, 1991 Blowers Green Lock at Parkhead Junction, on the Dudley No. 1 Canal Pelsall Junction Pelsall Junction The signpost at Park Head Junction The locks at Park Head Junction, on the BCN A narrow boat being restored at the Black Country Museum, Dudley, 1986

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]]> Fri Dec 24 2004 The Low Countries http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c366506.html The Netherlands and Belgium have extensive inland waterway systems. More pictures added 12th July 2009. Sunday 12 December 2004: The Netherlands and Belgium have extensive inland waterway systems. More pictures added 12th July 2009.

Commercial traffic in Brugge, 1992 Canal in Brugge, 1993 Canal in Brugge, 1993 A Canal in Leeuwarden A typical canal scene in the centre of Bruges, 1992 The main canal & windmill in Brugge, seen from the lock, 1992 The lock on the main canal in Brugge, 1992 Behind Amsterdam Centraal railway station, a bus leaves the ferry over the river, 1983 Various river craft in front of the bridge at Arnhem, 1993 A canal & a big clock tower in Amsterdam, 1993 The River Schelde & a dredger at Oodenarde, Belgium, 1995 The old lock in the centre of Amersfoort, 3rd March 2007 A canal bridge in the centre of Mechelen, Belgium, 5th March 2006 The canal in Mechelen, Belgium, 5th March 2006 Canal boats in Mechelen, Belgium, 5th March 2006 Steam tug Ferries crossing Het Ij, Amsterdam, 1st March 2008 The canal & tour boats in Groningen, 1st March 2008 Hollare leaves the locks at Wijnegem, Belgium, 3rd March 2008 Hollare leaves the locks at Wijnegem, Belgium, 3rd March 2008 On the Albertkanal in Belgium, barge The impressive St Philipslaand on the Albertkanal, Wijnegem, Belgium, 3rd March 2008 A busy scene on the Albertkanal, just north of Antwerpen city centre, 3rd March 2008 A push-tug on the Albertkanal, just north of Antwerpen city centre, 3rd March 2008 A fantastic The River Schelde, seen from Antwerpen city centre, 3rd March 2008 The floating hotel in Antwerpen Harbour, 3rd March 2008 Various barges in Antwerpen, 3rd March 2008 A general view of Antwerpen Harbour, 3rd March 2008 Tour boats & the lift bridge, Antwerpen Harbour, 3rd March 2008 In the harbour area, next to the River Schelde in Antwerpen, the Looking along the canal from Antwerpen Harbour, 3rd March 2008 An old lock in Gent, 4th March 2008 Barges near Gent Dampoort station, 4th March 2008 A lock in Gent city centre, Belgiun, 4th March 2008 The navigable waterway in the centre of Gent, 4th March 2008 Tour boats in Gent, 4th March 2008 A tour boat in Brugge, 1992 The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - a modern lift bridge The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - a lift bridge The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - a general view The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - a barge & the entrance lock The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - an unusual moored boat The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - the entrance lock from the Meuse The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - the entrance lock from the Meuse The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - reaching the Meuse The Canal de L'Ourthe in Liege, 27th July 2008 - the entrance lock from the Meuse The River Meuse in Liege, 27th July 2008 A lone tug on the Maas in Maastricht, 5th March 2009

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]]> Sun Dec 12 2004 Navigations of the Humber http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c360129.html Several rivers flowing into the Humber were/are navigable, including the Hull and Ancholme. These will be included here, as will the man made waterways such as the Market Weighton Canal. More photos added 13th September 2009. Sunday 5 December 2004: Several rivers flowing into the Humber were/are navigable, including the Hull and Ancholme. These will be included here, as will the man made waterways such as the Market Weighton Canal. More photos added 13th September 2009.

Beverley Beck Ferriby Sluice and Lock The River Ancholme at South Ferriby Barge at Hull The Laneham in Hull Barges in Hull The Humber Renown Long oil tanker in Hull Oil Tanker on River Hull The historic canal terminus at Driffield, 31st July 2006 The historic canal terminus at Driffield, 31st July 2006 The Rix Eagle on the River Hull in Hull A dry dock leading to the River Hull, in Kingston-upon-Hull. This originally was one of the entrances to Queens Dock. 6th September 2009 Looking south from Drypool Bridge, Hull, 6th September 2009 Drypool Bridge, Hull, 6th September 2009 A disused lift bridge in Hull, once spanning the River Hull. 6th September 2009

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]]> Sun Dec 5 2004 River Nene http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c355231.html The River Nene allows boats to travel from Sutton Bridge (on the Wash) to Northampton, where the Grand Union can be joined. Also included are some of the Fenland waterways that connect with the Nene. More pictures added 23rd November 2008. Monday 29 November 2004: The River Nene allows boats to travel from Sutton Bridge (on the Wash) to Northampton, where the Grand Union can be joined. Also included are some of the Fenland waterways that connect with the Nene. More pictures added 23rd November 2008.

The old River Nene at Upwell Charters, Peterborough Dog in a Doublet Lock Moorings at Lower Ringstead Lower Ringstead Lock Lower Ringstead Lock Wharf at Wisbech The narrow navigation through Whittlesey, 13th January 2007 Ashline Lock, Whittlesey, 13th January 2007 Looking west at Orton Mere, near Peterborough, 6th October 2007 Orton Mere Lock, 6th October 2007 The moorings in Wisbech, 22nd March 2008 The River Nene in central Wisbech, seen from North Brink, 1993

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]]> Mon Nov 29 2004 River Cam http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c355199.html A Fenland waterway navigable through Ely and right up to Cambridge. More pictures added 25th September 2005. Monday 29 November 2004: A Fenland waterway navigable through Ely and right up to Cambridge. More pictures added 25th September 2005.

Brandon Creek The River Cam at Ely Ely and the Cutter Passing Cambridge Gasworks The last lock, Cambridge The River Cam in Cambridge, August 2005 Cambridge Lock, on a sunny day in August 2005

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]]> Mon Nov 29 2004 Montgomery Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c355178.html Gradually being restored, the Monty will eventually reconnect parts of Mid Wales with the canal network. One picture added 6th May 2006. Monday 29 November 2004: Gradually being restored, the Monty will eventually reconnect parts of Mid Wales with the canal network. One picture added 6th May 2006.

Junction with Weston Canal The Locks at Welsh Frankton The Locks at Welsh Frankton The Locks at Welsh Frankton Milepost - Welsh Frankton Robert Palmer Lock Welshpool Wharf The end of navigation at Queens Head, Hordley The Monty in Welshpool town centre, 29th April 2006

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]]> Mon Nov 29 2004 The Shropshire Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c355168.html Do not confuse this long closed navigation with the Shropshire Union, which is well and truly open. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum has restored part of the Shropshire Canal. Monday 29 November 2004: Do not confuse this long closed navigation with the Shropshire Union, which is well and truly open. The Ironbridge Gorge Museum has restored part of the Shropshire Canal.

The bottom of the Hay Incline The top of the Hay Incline Partially watered bit of the canal A wharf & its narrow gauge railway The canal and a colliery

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]]> Mon Nov 29 2004 The Great Ouse http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c355155.html Not to be confused with other rivers of the same name, this one is navigable and flows into the Wash. More pictures added 13th September 2009. Monday 29 November 2004: Not to be confused with other rivers of the same name, this one is navigable and flows into the Wash. More pictures added 13th September 2009.

Flood conditions at St Ives The river at Kings Lynn St Ives Bridge in the sun The AG Wright sluice at the Denver Complex, controlling the Relief Channel, 2ns August 2006 Denver Sluice, 2nd August 2006. The end of the non-tidal section. The lock connecting the Great Ouse with the Relief Channel at Denver, 2-8-06 The lock connecting the Great Ouse with the Relief Channel at Denver, 2-8-06 Looking south along Relief Channel at the AG Wright Sluice. Denver, 2nd August 2006 Looking south along the non-tidal Ouse at Denver, seen from the Sluice, 2-8-06 Looking towards Bedford from the bridge at St Neots. The wharf branch leaves to the left. 15th July 2006 The Great Ouse, looking west at Huntingdon, 15th July 2006 A map of the Denver Complex water flows, 2nd August 2006 The head of navigation along the old wharf branch in St Neots, 15th July. It forms the boundary between Eynesbury & St Neots. The moorings on the wharf branch in St Neots, 15th July 2006. The tidal section of the Great Ouse, from Denver Sluice, with the Old Bedford River joining on the left, 2nd August 2006 The lock at Earith, 25th May 2007 A narrow boat by the Town Hall in March, 25th May 2007 The quay at St Ives, 12th September 2009 The bridge at St Ives, 12th September 2009

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]]> Mon Nov 29 2004 The Caledonian Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c355148.html This BW owned waterway connects the east coast of Scotland with the west and passes through Loch Ness and the Great Glen. Only a very few pics, taken on one summer evening, at the eastern end, at the moment. One picture added 15th January 2006. Monday 29 November 2004: This BW owned waterway connects the east coast of Scotland with the west and passes through Loch Ness and the Great Glen. Only a very few pics, taken on one summer evening, at the eastern end, at the moment. One picture added 15th January 2006.

Clachnaharry Staircase Locks The sea lock at Clachnaharry Another view of the sea lock at Clachnaharry, 1999

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]]> Mon Nov 29 2004 Sheffield and South Yorkshire Navigation http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c347917.html This collection also includes the Stainforth and Keadby, New Junction, the Dearne and Dove and the Barnsley Canals. More pictures added 27th October 2008. Sunday 21 November 2004: This collection also includes the Stainforth and Keadby, New Junction, the Dearne and Dove and the Barnsley Canals. More pictures added 27th October 2008.

The junction of the Barnsley Canal with the Dearne and Dove A bit of the Barnsley Canal still in water The Dearne & Dove above Swinton Elsecar Basin Remains of a lock in Barnsley Lock awaiting restoration Swinton Locks River Don Aqueduct Keadby Lock Looking west at Keadby Dredger near Stainforth Doncaster Power Station Branch Doncaster Lock 1969 Doncaster Lock 1995 Mexborough Top Lock Rotherham Wharf Sheffield Basin Bridge and Lock, Sprotborough Sprotborough Lock Tinsley Locks Wyre Lady at Doncaster Wyre Lady at Sprotborough The lock cut at Sprotborough, 1995 Barges being loaded at Doncaster in the 1960s In the 1960s, a barge load of coal passes under the bridge at Sprotborough, probably bound for Doncaster Power Station. The loading equipment at Doncaster Canal Depot, when commercial traffic ruled, in the 1960s Doncaster Canal Depot (no longer used by canal traffic) & a BW dredger, 1994 Passing under the bridges near Hexthorpe Looking west along the Stainforth & Keadby from Keadby Lock, July 2005 The Stainforth & Keadby passing the boatyards in Thorne, July 2005 The new swing bridge (carrying a footpath) in Thorne, on the Stainforth & Keadby, July 2005 The restored straddle warehouse at Sheffield basin, 10th December 2006 Two converted barges at Sheffield Basin, 10th December 2006 Looking along the canal from Sheffield basin, 10th December 2006 The new pedestrian swing bridge at Sheffield basin, 10th December 2006 A narrowboat with the Straddle Warehouse behind, Sheffield Basin, 10th December 2006 The restored terminal warehouse at Sheffield Basin, 10th December 2006 Moored boats by the winding hole in Doncaster, 29th March 2008 The disused Barnsley British Co-op warehouse beside the canal in Mexborough, 28th June 2008 Mexborough Top Lock, 28th June 2008

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]]> Sun Nov 21 2004 Waterways in the South East http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c345272.html Once the area south of London was served by a network of canals, but few survive today. More photos added 27th January 2008. Thursday 18 November 2004: Once the area south of London was served by a network of canals, but few survive today. More photos added 27th January 2008.

The Basingstoke Canal at Ash Vale The Basingstoke Canal through Woking Looking down the Chichester Canal Chichester Canal Basin Aylesford Bridge The River Wey at Guildford The Royal Military Canal near Bonnington, 26th August 2006 The Royal Military Canal near Warehorne, 26th August 2006 The bridge over the River Rother at Newenden, with the tour boat in the foreground. This provides a regular service to Bodiam. 27th August 2006. The tour boat at Newenden, on the River Rother, 27th August 2006 The bridge at Teston, on the River Medway, 28th August 2006 Teston Lock, looning North, on the River Medway, 28th August 2006 Boats waiting to enter Teston Lock on the River Medway, 28th August 2006. A flotilla of boats entering Teston Lock on the River Medway, 28th August 2006. A boat negotiates the lock cut at Yalding, on the Medway, 28th August 2006 Yalding Lock, on the Medway, 28th August 2006 Tonbridge Wharf on the River Medway, 18th December 2006 The head of the navigation on the River Great Stour, at Fordwich, near Canterbury, 8th May 2007 In the pouring rain, the River Wey at Send, Surrey The River Medway in central Maidstone, 17th May 2007 The Royal Military Canal in Hythe, 20th May 2007 On the Medway lock cut at Yalding, a maintenance barge, 15th December 2007 The junction with the River Medway & the lock cut at Yalding, 15th December 2007 The lift bridge by the Anchor pub, on the lock cut at Yalding, 15th December 2007 The last remains of the Portsea Canal - Milton Sea Lock chamber, 25th January 2008 The last remains of the Portsea Canal - Milton Sea Lock chamber, 25th January 2008

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]]> Thu Nov 18 2004 Forth and Clyde/Union Canals http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c321598.html Now fully re-opened, this canal system connects Glasgow and Edinburgh with the Clyde and Forth. The crowning glory is the Falkirk Wheel. Sunday 24 October 2004: Now fully re-opened, this canal system connects Glasgow and Edinburgh with the Clyde and Forth. The crowning glory is the Falkirk Wheel.

The disused canal in 1994 Lock 27 The Forth & Clyde at Kirkintilloch Camelon Locks looking east Camelon Locks looking west Junction with the Union Canal Junction with the Union Canal, with the Falkirk Wheel The Maryhill near Camelon The Falkirk Wheel The Falkirk Wheel in action The Falkirk Wheel and Aqueduct The Falkirk Wheel Aqueduct Archimedes leaves the Falkirk Wheel The Falkirk Wheel in action The Falkirk Wheel from below Falkirk Wheel Locks Various boats at Linlithgow Linlithgow Wharf Archimedes and Roughcastle Tunnel Linlithgow Basin in 1998 Steam tourist boat Victoria at Linlithgow, 1998 A close up view of Lock 27 at Anniesland, Glasgow, looking east 2001 The Leamington Lift Bridge in Edinburgh, 4th April 2007 Looking to Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh, 4th April 2007 Lochrin Basin, Edinburgh, 4th April 2007 Archimedes leaves the Falkirk Wheel, 2004 Bowling Basin, the western end of the Forth & Clyde, 2004

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]]> Sun Oct 24 2004 The Leek and Caldon Canals http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c297292.html Originally running from Etruria (near Stoke on Trent) to Uttoxeter, the canal was cut back to Froghall when the railway line opened. A short branch still runs to Leek. More pictures added 28th October 2009. Sunday 26 September 2004: Originally running from Etruria (near Stoke on Trent) to Uttoxeter, the canal was cut back to Froghall when the railway line opened. A short branch still runs to Leek. More pictures added 28th October 2009.

Long Butts Lift Bridge Cheddleton Lock The canal at Cheddleton Endon Basin FMC NB Vienna A narrow bridge at Consall Forge Locks near Hazlehurst Junction The terminus at Froghall The tunnel at Froghall The winding hole at Froghall The two canals near Hazlehurst Junction Consall Forge, 1993 The south portal of Froghall Tunnel in 1993 A narrowboat near Endon, 1993 A tight spot near Froghall in 1993 The canal pleasantly passes the Hollybush at Denford, close to Hazlehurst Junction, 2nd July 2006 The moorings beside Cheddleton station & the Boat Inn, 2nd July 2006 Hazlehurst Junction, 1993 A view near Endon Basin, 1993 Hazlehurst Junction, 1993 View from the lock at Consall Forge, 1993 Through the mill a Cheddleton, 1993 The junction with the basin at Endon, 1993

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]]> Sun Sep 26 2004 Stratford on Avon Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c296344.html I haven't explored this restored canal too much, but I have been to Stratford a few times and have found a few other pictures in my collection. More pictures added 1st November 2008. Saturday 25 September 2004: I haven't explored this restored canal too much, but I have been to Stratford a few times and have found a few other pictures in my collection. More pictures added 1st November 2008.

Lock 43 near Wilmcote Lock 49 near Wilmcote Entrance to the canal Stratford Lock Stratford Lock and Basin Stratford Basin, with a good number of narrowboats moored. Bearley Aqueduct Waiting for Hockley Heath lift bridge Passing through Hockley Heath lift bridge Lowsonford Lock and its adjacent lockkeeper's cottage, a typical structure on this canal Negotiating the junctions at Lapworth A pleasant scene at Bridge 39 near Lapworth Feeding ducks at Stratford Basin

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]]> Sat Sep 25 2004 Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c296330.html An important navigation, enabling boats to travel from the Trent & Mersey Canal to the River Severn, without going through Birmingham. More pictures added 9th September 2008. Saturday 25 September 2004: An important navigation, enabling boats to travel from the Trent & Mersey Canal to the River Severn, without going through Birmingham. More pictures added 9th September 2008.

Cookley Tunnel Kidderminster Lock York Street Lock, Stourport Stourport Basin Stourport Broad Lock Stourport Narrow Locks Penkridge Lock, Staffs., 1995 A narrowboat in York Street Lock, Stourport Bratch Locks instructions Narrow boat Samuel James at Bratch Locks Stewponey Lock at Stourton, 30th May 2008 Stewponey Lock at Stourton, 30th May 2008 Stourton Bridge, 30th May 2008 A traditional narrowboat at Stourton, 30th May 2008 A lock in Kinver, 30th May 2008 Narrowboat Cherry at Penkridge

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]]> Sat Sep 25 2004 Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c295364.html Originally linking Brecon with the Bristol Channel, only the northern portion remains navigable today. More pictures added 9th August 2007. Friday 24 September 2004: Originally linking Brecon with the Bristol Channel, only the northern portion remains navigable today. More pictures added 9th August 2007.

Passing Sebastopol Looking east from Brecon Brecon Basin The canal at Gilwern The embankment in Talybont on Usk, 30th April 2006 A narrowboat passing Talybont on Usk, 30th April 2006 A short tunnel near Talybonr on Usk, 30th April 2006 The canal passes the White Hart & negotiates the old railway bridge, Talybont on Usk, 30th April 2006 The winding hole & aqueduct at Talybont on Usk, 30th April 2006 Govilon Aqueduct from below Govilon Aqueduct from above The remains of the Five Locks at Cwmbran, 22nd July 2007 The remains of the Five Locks at Cwmbran, 22nd July 2007 The remains of the Five Locks at Cwmbran, 22nd July 2007

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]]> Fri Sep 24 2004 River Trent http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c289324.html The navigable section of the River Trent runs from near Shardlow (in Derbyshire) to Trent Falls, where it joins the Ouse to form the Humber. More pictures added 24th May 2009. Friday 17 September 2004: The navigable section of the River Trent runs from near Shardlow (in Derbyshire) to Trent Falls, where it joins the Ouse to form the Humber. More pictures added 24th May 2009.

The Bremer Reeder at Gunness Junction with the Fossdyke The River and Canal meet at Newark Keadby Bridge Shipping at Gunness The Star Anna nearing Trent Falls FMC Warehouse, Nottingham The Nottingham Canal The River Idle joins at West Stockwith The Trent in Newark Newark Dry Dock Newark Lock Newark Wharves Looking downstream from the Town Bridge in Newark, May 2005 Narrow boat Megan beside the FMC warehouse in Nottingham, 6th June 2007 The sluice gate controlling levels & access to the River Idle at West Stockwith, 30th July 2007 The River Trent and the castle at Newark, 3rd April 2009 The site of the one-time ferry at North Muskham, 23rd May 2009

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]]> Fri Sep 17 2004 The South Oxford Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c288627.html Starting in Oxford, the canal heads north through Banbury and joins the Grand Union near Napton. One picture added 6th July 2008. Thursday 16 September 2004: Starting in Oxford, the canal heads north through Banbury and joins the Grand Union near Napton. One picture added 6th July 2008.

Banbury Lock The junction in Oxford The junction in Oxford Kidlington Lock A lift bridge north of Oxford The lock on the short spur to the Thames The canal in Thrupp NB Cheam in Oxford To the north of Oxford, a 70 footer attempts to wind, using the junction with the short arm to the Thames, 1994 Nell Bridge Lock, near Aynho. 1st June 2008

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]]> Thu Sep 16 2004 Waterways to Leicester http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c288500.html The Grand Union Leicester Section and the River Soar Navigation. More pictures added 28th August 2007. Thursday 16 September 2004: The Grand Union Leicester Section and the River Soar Navigation. More pictures added 28th August 2007.

Leicester North Lock Welford Lock Welford Terminus Welford Terminus The Navigation at Barrow on Soar Mountsorrel Lock Mountsorrel Lock Watford Flight Watford Flight Kegworth Shallow Lock, now only used during flood conditions, 26th July 2006 Kegworth Shallow Lock, now only used during flood conditions, 26th July 2006 The navigation through Loughborough in 1986, with a handy pub, the Albion. The site of Foxton Inclined Plane, 31st July 2007 The branch junction at Foxton, 31st July 2007 Foxton Locks, 31st July 2007 Foxton Locks, 31st July 2007 The trip boat at Foxton, 31st July 2007 The small swing bridge at Foxton, 31st July 2007

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]]> Thu Sep 16 2004 The Grand Union http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c288493.html Connecting London with Britain's second city, Birmingham. More pictures added 25th January 2009. Thursday 16 September 2004: Connecting London with Britain's second city, Birmingham. More pictures added 25th January 2009.

Aylesbury Terminus Aylesbury Terminus Passing through Greenford Blisworth Tunnel Braunston Junction The GUC at Old Leighton Cape Lock, Warwick Meandering through Cosgrove Cosgrove Wharf Crick Wharf Gayton Junction The Great Ouse Aqueduct The canal in Harlesden Stoke Bruerne Locks Stoke Bruerne Locks NB Ara at Brauntone A preserved narrowboat at Aylesbury NB Indian Chief NB at Nether Heyford Narrowboats near Weedon NB at Stoke Bruerne Northchurch Lock Top Lock on the Northamton Arm Saltisford Arm Looking south at Stoke Bruerne Looking north at Stoke Bruerne Stoke Bruerne Wharf Junction with Saltisford Arm Leighton Lock Stockton Locks Looking south at Berkhamstead Knowle Locks, to be negotiated before entering the West Midlands conurbation. Narrowboats near Weedon, 1991 The boathouse and adfjacent lock at Braunston, 1992 Springer narrowboat Kate at Weedon, 1991 Narrowboat Odin near Weedon, 1991 Another lock in Apsley, 7th April 2007 The lock by the mill at Apsley, 7th April 2007 The lock by the mill at Apsley, 7th April 2007 The basin at Apsley, near Hemel Hempstead, 7th April 2007 A lock in Berkhamstead, by the Boat pub, 27th May 2007 The Grand Union in Hayes (Middx.), 10th August 2007 Hanwell Locks, 10th August 2007 Hanwell Locks, 10th August 2007 Hanwell Locks & the River Brent, 10th August 2007 Approaching Osterley Lock, West London, 10th August 2007 Osterley Lock, 10th August 2007 Narrowboat Delegater leaves Osterley Lock, 10th August 2007 The north end of Blisworth Tunnel, 1991 Brentford moorings, 24th January 2009

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]]> Thu Sep 16 2004 North American Waterways http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c288487.html Just a few pictures of canals in Canada, plus a few others in the USA. More pictures added 1st November 2008. Thursday 16 September 2004: Just a few pictures of canals in Canada, plus a few others in the USA. More pictures added 1st November 2008.

The Chicago River Lift Bridges on the Chicago River Rideau Canal, Ottawa Rideau Canal, Ottawa Welland Canal Lock Bonneville Dam Lock, Columbia River The bottom locks of the Lachine Canal in Montreal, 2002 The ferry CTMA Voyageur on the St Lawrence River in Montreal, 2002 A lock on the old Lachine Canal in Montreal, 2002 The Lachine Canal & tug Daniel McCallister in Montreal, 2002 The canal connecting Lake Union with Lake Washington, Seattle WA 2000 The Portland Spirit on the Willamette River in Portland, OR, 2000 Bridges on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon, 2000 US Mail boat Sophie C at Center Harbor, Lake Winnepessaukee, 1998 A tour boat on the St Lawrence River in Montreal, QC, 2002 Lake Ontario ferry Ongiara arriving at Toronto, 2002 Lake Ontario ferry Oriole arriving at Toronto, 2002 Lake Ontario ferry Ongiara arriving at Toronto, 2002 Chicago's skyscrapers tower over the Chicago River, 2002

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]]> Thu Sep 16 2004 The Yorkshire Ouse and Branches http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c287842.html As well as the navigable river above Trent Falls, the small branches such as the Ripon Canal are included here. More pictures added 8th August 2006. Wednesday 15 September 2004: As well as the navigable river above Trent Falls, the small branches such as the Ripon Canal are included here. More pictures added 8th August 2006.

The River Ouse at Cawood Barges in York The junction with the River Foss The junction with the River Foss Ripon Basin The Ripon Canal Selby Basin Cawood Swing Bridge, 28th July 2006 Looking downstream from Cawood Swing Bridge, 28th July 2006 Looking upstream from Cawood Swing Bridge, 28th July 2006 Tour boats at Lendal Bridge, York

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]]> Wed Sep 15 2004 River Thames http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c286774.html Navigable from Lechlade in Gloucestershire right down to the sea. More pictures added 14th August 2009. Tuesday 14 September 2004: Navigable from Lechlade in Gloucestershire right down to the sea. More pictures added 14th August 2009.

A paddle steamer in the City of London The Bowsprite at Blackfriars The Tilbury Ferry The Pool of London The River at Richmond Ship passing Gravesend Sir Richard Grenville at Blackfriars Southwark Bridge The river at Sunbury Tug and Barges, Blackfriars Tug and Barges, Blackfriars The Woolwich Ferry Caversham Lady near Reading The river at Reading The Thames at Abingdon The The junction with the River Kennet, Reading 1991 Looking west along the Thames in Hammersmith, 22nd April 2006 The remains of the entrance to the Grosvenor Canal, last used for Westminster's rubbish. March 2006. A sternwheeler at Kingston A cruise boat passes Blackfriars, with the City of London as a backdrop, 3rd October 2006 Various boats on the Thames in Central London, 4th October 2006 Tour boats at Henley-on-Thames. The river is rather high! 26th February 2007. The bridge at Henley-on-Thames, 26th February 2007 Looking upstream at Henley-on-Thames, 26th February 2007 The river from high up on Richmond Hill, 30th June 2007 The river from Richmond Bridge, 30th June 2007 Looking east from Albert Bridge, 8th August 2007 The Dome, seen from Greenwich, looking downstream, 25th October 2007 Humber paddler Tattersall Castle at Charing Cross, 12th February 2008 A small commuter boat comes under Hungerford Bridge, prior to calling at Charing Cross Pier, 12th February 2008 The footbridge over the Thames at Teddington, 21st February 2008 The lock cut at Teddington, 21st February 2008 The locks at Teddington, 21st February 2008 Commercial traffic passes tourists, seen from London Bridge, 22nd April 2008 The River Thames at Windsor, looking east, 8th May 2008 A tour boat in the yard at Windsor, 8th May 2008 A tour boat for repair, leaves Romsey Lock, Windsor, 8th May 2008 Romsey Lock, Windsor, 8th May 2008 Romsey Lock, Windsor, 8th May 2008 A Salter's river noat at Windsor, 8th May 2008 Eton Bridge, from Windsor, 8th May 2008 Thames barges moored at Gravesend, 20th June 2008 The Tilbury ferry Tug Cobelfret Ferries Cobelfret Ferries Cobelfret Ferries Rowing & narrowboating at Richmond, 21st August 2008 The MV Queen Elizabeth moored at Richmond, 21st August 2008

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]]> Tue Sep 14 2004 Rochdale Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c286768.html This Tran-Pennine waterway starts at Sowerby Bridge (in Yorkshire) and runs right through to Manchester. It has recently been the subject of a major restoration. More pictures added 13th December 2006. Tuesday 14 September 2004: This Tran-Pennine waterway starts at Sowerby Bridge (in Yorkshire) and runs right through to Manchester. It has recently been the subject of a major restoration. More pictures added 13th December 2006.

A lock in central Manchester The big lock at Sowerby Bridge The lock connecting the two canals at Sowerby Bridge The canal at Hebden Bridge A short tunnel near Sowerby Bridge The lock opposite Deansgate station, though well hidden, Manchester, September 2005 Lock 87 in central Manchester, 11th December 2006

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]]> Tue Sep 14 2004 Leeds and Liverpool Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c286072.html Starting in Leeds, the canal heads for Lancashire via Skipton, then passes through Burnley and the East Lancashire towns before terminating in the docks at Liverpool. More pictures added 8th November 2008. Monday 13 September 2004: Starting in Leeds, the canal heads for Lancashire via Skipton, then passes through Burnley and the East Lancashire towns before terminating in the docks at Liverpool. More pictures added 8th November 2008.

Ambush at Parbold Burnley Wharf Locks at Burscough Looking west at Heatons Bridge The canal in Leigh. Short tunnel west of Burnley Wigan Pier Area Trip boat at Wigan Bingley 3 Rise Locks Bingley 5 Rise Locks The junction in Skipton Narrow boat and swing bridge near Skipton The branch in Skipton The main line in Skipton The start of the canal in Leeds Gargrave Lock, looking west, July 2005 Gargrave Lock, looking east, July 2005 A narrowboat leaving Gargrave Lock, July 2005 Looking north from the back of Herriots Hotel, Skipton, showing the swing bridge, 22nd September 2006 Approaching Skipton from the north, around the back of the mills near the railway station. 22nd September 2006 The swing bridge just north of Skipton town centre, 22nd September 2006 The junction with the Springs Branch in Skipton, 22nd September 2006 Trip boat The Springs Branch in Skipton, originally built to serve a quarry. 22nd September 2006 The junction of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal & the River Aire in Leeds, 7th September 2008

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]]> Mon Sep 13 2004 Kennet and Avon (including the River Avon) http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c286040.html Cutting across the south of England, from Reading to Bath, via Newbury and Devizes. The Kennet and Avon re-opened in 1990 after a major restoration project. More Pictures Added 29th November 2008. Monday 13 September 2004: Cutting across the south of England, from Reading to Bath, via Newbury and Devizes. The Kennet and Avon re-opened in 1990 after a major restoration project. More Pictures Added 29th November 2008.

Sailing Ship in Bristol Harbour Aldermaston Lift Bridge Aldermaston Lock Bath Deep Lock Claverton Pumping Station Cleveland House Tunnel Fobney Lock Heales Lock Looking west at Hungerford Hungerford Marsh Lock Junction with River Avon New Bridge near Woolhampton New Footbridge, Wickham Knights Oxlease Swing Bridge A few miles west of Reading Sheffield Lock Sydney Gardens, Bath Sydney Gardens, Bath Theale Swing Bridge Wash House Lock, Bath Widcombe Bottom Lock Widcombe Bottom Lock Top of Widcombe Flight Keynsham Lock Steam Crane, Bristol Harbour Avoncliffe Aqueduct Blakes Lock Museum, Reading Bradford on Avon Lock Swing bridge near Bradford on Avon Brewery Gut, Reading Bruce Tunnel Burbage Wharf Cadley Lock County Lock, Reading Devizes flight Devizes flight Devizes Wharf Dredging near Bradford on Avon Dundas Aqueduct Dundas Aqueduct Dundas Wharf Garston Lock Garston Lock Garston Lock Kintbury Lock Monkey Marsh Lock Avoncliffe Aqueduct The K&A through Newbury Newbury Bridge and Lock Newbury Bridge and Lock

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]]> Mon Sep 13 2004 Huddersfield Broad and Narrow Canals http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c285985.html The Huddersfield Broad Canal connects from the Calder and Hebble with Huddersfield, while the Narrow Canal continues westwards through the Pennines. More pictures added 26th October 2005. Monday 13 September 2004: The Huddersfield Broad Canal connects from the Calder and Hebble with Huddersfield, while the Narrow Canal continues westwards through the Pennines. More pictures added 26th October 2005.

Portland Basin, Ashton Asda's Tunnel, Ashton Blockage near Diggle Restoration Work near Diggle The newly re-opened canal in Stalybridge The newly re-opened canal in Stalybridge A lock at Stalybridge Apsley Basin, Huddersfield Restoration work on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal Marsden Lock 1999 Marsden Lock 1997 Tunnel End, Marsden Apsley Basin from the Huddersfield Broad Canal, with the junction with the Narrow, September 2005 Looking east from Apsley Basin, October 2005 The Huddersfield Broad Canal approaches Apsley Basin, October 2005 Locomotive Lift Bridge, Huddersfield, on the Broad Canal The road view of the Locomotive Lift Bridge, Huddersfield, 10-05 Marsden Lock, looking west, October 2005 The eastern portal of Standedge Tunnel, Marsden, October 2005 One of the tunnel boats outside the BW warehouse/workshop, Marsden, October 2005 Tunnel End, Marsden, October 2005, as a trip boat enters the darkness The restoration notice at the western end of Standedge Tunnel Restoration work in progress at the Diggle portal of Standedge Tunnel Diggle Lock, restored, but de-watered Diggle Locks The western entrance to Standedge Tunnel, Diggle, July 2005. Uppermill Lock, looking east, July 2005 Uppermill Lock, looking east, July 2005

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]]> Mon Sep 13 2004 Calder and Hebble Navigation http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c285893.html This Yorkshire waterway runs from the Aire and Calder at Castleford, through Wakefield, to Sowerby Bridge, where it meets the Rochdale Canal. More pictures added 13th December 2006. Monday 13 September 2004: This Yorkshire waterway runs from the Aire and Calder at Castleford, through Wakefield, to Sowerby Bridge, where it meets the Rochdale Canal. More pictures added 13th December 2006.

The two aqueducts at Stanley Ferry BWB's dry dock at Stanley Ferry The old aqueduct at Stanley Ferry A Push Boat near Wakefield Sowerby Bridge, looking east Various vessels near Bradreach flood lock close to Wakefield A preserved keel 1992 Waterways Festival The basin in Brighouse, September 2005 Brighouse basin & lock, September 2005 BW maintenance boat Dewsbury Basin, 2002. The lock at Brighouse, September 2005 Looking west up the canal in Brighouse town centre, September 2005 Looking west in the rain at Mirfield, September 2005 Looking towards the basin at Sowerby Bridge, 1996 A couple of the last surviving Tom Puddings on display at the 1992 Waterways Festival, near Stanley Ferry. The old warehouse at Brighouse, September 2005 A good place to moor in Elland - right next to the Barge & Barrel, 1999

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]]> Mon Sep 13 2004 Aire and Calder Navigation http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c285798.html Still a commercial waterway, connecting Goole and the Humber with West Yorkshire. More pictures added 2nd October 2006. Monday 13 September 2004: Still a commercial waterway, connecting Goole and the Humber with West Yorkshire. More pictures added 2nd October 2006.

Goole Dock A Wharf at Castleford Looking east at Rawcliffe Bridge in October 2005 Pollington Lock, looking east, 28th July 2006 A close-up of Pollington Lock, looking east, 28th July 2006 Sunset over Pollington Lock, 28th July 2006 The lock from Goole Docks into the River Ouse, 1994

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]]> Mon Sep 13 2004 Trent and Mersey Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c283051.html One of Britain's longest and busiest canals. More pictures added 7th December 2008. Friday 10 September 2004: One of Britain's longest and busiest canals. More pictures added 7th December 2008.

Anderton Boat Lift Anderton Boat Lift Anderton Boat Lift Approaching Harecastle Tunnel from the south Harecastle Tunnel Southern Portal The junction at Middlewich Middlewich Lock Moorings in Stone Shardlow Basin The Big Lock at Middlewich Etruria Junction Etruria Locks Harecastle Tunnels Kings Lock, Middlewich Locks at Kidsgrove The old Harecastle Tunnel Shadehouse Lock Stone Lock The canal at Wheelock A pleasant scene near Meaford Lock, Staffs. Meaford Lock, Staffs. A bitterly cold day at Handsacre in 1994 The junction with the Staffs & Worcs at Great Haywood A narrowboat in the lock at Great Haywood A distant view of the junction at Great Haywood Lock 29 in Stone, 26th May 2008 Lock 29 in Stone, 26th May 2008 Lock 29 in Stone, 26th May 2008 The locks near Meaford, 26th May 2008 The locks near Meaford, 26th May 2008 Lock 67 at Stud Green, 27th May 2008 The canal at Stud Green, near Sandbach, 27th May 2008 A boat in Fradley Junction Lock, 2001 The wharf at Fradley Junction, 2001

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]]> Fri Sep 10 2004 Closed Canals in South Wales http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c283037.html There are several isolated canals that closed many moons ago. Traces of them can still be seen at various locations. One more picture added 30th March 2005 Friday 10 September 2004: There are several isolated canals that closed many moons ago. Traces of them can still be seen at various locations. One more picture added 30th March 2005

The Neath Canal Old Lock at Clydach The Tennant Canal Swansea Canal in Pontardawe

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]]> Fri Sep 10 2004 Shropshire Union Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c283029.html The Shroppie runs from just north of Wolverhampton to Ellesmere Port, on the Mersey. Ellesmere Port is now home to a fine museum. More pictures added 9th September 2008. Friday 10 September 2004: The Shroppie runs from just north of Wolverhampton to Ellesmere Port, on the Mersey. Ellesmere Port is now home to a fine museum. More pictures added 9th September 2008.

Chester Basin Chester Locks Chester Locks Deep Cutting in Chester Ellesmere Port Locks Lift Bridge near Whitchurch Moorings at Whitchurch Middlewich Lock Moorings in Chester Ellesmere Port Basin Chester Basin and Dry Dock The Cutting through Chester Industry in Chester The locks at Ellesmere Port NB Centaur at Ellesmere Port The boatbuilders in Chester The canal passes the Boat Inn in Gnosall (a Marstons house), 1995 Bunbury Locks The Lock & Warehouse in Chester The Mill Hotel's own boat moored on the Shroppie in Chester city centre The lift bridge at Wrenbury The truncated end of the Whitchurch Arm Another view of the basin in Chester Anglo-Welsh boats at their Bunbury base Audlem Flight, 26th May 2008 Audlem Flight, 26th May 2008 Audlem Flight, 26th May 2008 Audlem Flight, 26th May 2008 Audlem Flight, 26th May 2008 The canal beside the Anchor at High Offley, 29th May 2008

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]]> Fri Sep 10 2004 Macclesfield Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c282987.html This navigation connects the Trent and Mersey with the Peak Forest. More pictures added 11th June 2008. Friday 10 September 2004: This navigation connects the Trent and Mersey with the Peak Forest. More pictures added 11th June 2008.

Passing the mill near Bollington Near Red Bull Aqueduct Crossing Red Bull Aqueduct Marple Wharf Bollington Aqueduct The canal at Congleton Wharf A Turnover Bridge Fools Nook Swing Bridge, Oakgrove, 28th May 2008 The

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]]> Fri Sep 10 2004 The Gloucester & Sharpness & the Stroudwater Canals http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c282971.html Most of Gloucestershire's waterways merged into one collection. Here you'll find Gloucester Docks (a fantastic place!), the Gloucester & Sharpness, the Stroudwater and (eventually) the Thames & Severn. More pictures added 20th May 2006. Friday 10 September 2004: Most of Gloucestershire's waterways merged into one collection. Here you'll find Gloucester Docks (a fantastic place!), the Gloucester & Sharpness, the Stroudwater and (eventually) the Thames & Severn. More pictures added 20th May 2006.

A concrete barge! General view of Gloucester Docks Various preserved vessels The derelict canal in Stroud A preserved dredger. Vessels at the docks, 1994. FMC Narrow Boat Northwich The museum's quayside. Preserved tug Kennet. Some of the Warehouses. Disused lock in Stroud The basin and the upper lock Boats on the Gloucester & Sharpness approaching the swing bridge at Saul Junction, May 2005 The boatyard at Saul Junction, May 2006 BW service boat Seen from the disused lock on the Strudwater, the The crossing between the Stroudwater & the Sharpness canals, Saul Junction, May 2006 General view of Saul Junction, May 2006, looking north Looking south towards Sharpness at Saul Junction, May 2006 Trip boat Perseverence at Saul Junction, May 2006 The swing bridge a few yards south of Saul Junction on the Sharpness Canal, May 2006 The swing bridge (now open) a few yards south of Saul Junction on the Sharpness Canal, May 2006 The swing bridge closing at Slimbridge, May 2006 The swing bridge open at Slimbridge, on the Gloucester & Sharpness, May 2006 The view from the swing bridge at Slimbridge, May 2006 Just above the head of navigation near Saul Junction, the Stroudwater Canal in water, May 2006 The final open stretch of the Stroudwater Canal, seen from the head of navigation, May 2006 The first hurdle on the restoration of the Stroudwater Canal, May 2006 The disused lock on the Stroudwater Canal at Saul Junction, May 2006 A short section of the Stroudwater Canal used for mooring, Saul Junction, May 2006

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]]> Fri Sep 10 2004 Chesterfield Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c282956.html Running from West Stockwith (on the Trent) to Chesterfield, navigation ceased beyond Worksop, though it is gradually being restored. More pictures added 20th January 2008. Friday 10 September 2004: Running from West Stockwith (on the Trent) to Chesterfield, navigation ceased beyond Worksop, though it is gradually being restored. More pictures added 20th January 2008.

Restored canal at Kiveton Park Old Locks near Norwood Dereliction west of Norwood Derelict lock between Worksop and Shireoaks Retford Lock Worksop Lock Warehouse at Worksop West Stockwith Basin A double rainbow over the canal in Retford town centre, August 2005 The mooring area in Retford, seen from the town bridge, August 2005. Retford Town Lock, August 2005 Retford Town Lock and cottage, August 2005 Old canalside warehouse at Retford, 19th January 2008

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]]> Fri Sep 10 2004 Bridgewater and Taunton Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c282945.html Connecting the two Somerset towns, the canal fell into the hands of the rival Great Western Railway, who allowed it to run down. It re-opened in 1994 and the pictures here are from that occasion. One picture added 4th Februaryu 2007. Friday 10 September 2004: Connecting the two Somerset towns, the canal fell into the hands of the rival Great Western Railway, who allowed it to run down. It re-opened in 1994 and the pictures here are from that occasion. One picture added 4th Februaryu 2007.

The boat rally at Bridgewater Approaching Bridewater basin Bridgewater Basin A new bridge outside Bridgewater The opening cavalcade The River Parrett Lock Taunton Lock The canal approaches the terminus in Bridgewater The canal re-opens The cutting through Bridgewater The canal re-opens A short tunnel in Bridgewater town, 1994

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]]> Fri Sep 10 2004 Bridgewater Canal http://inland-waterways.fotopic.net/c282935.html Connecting Manchester to the Mersey. At one time, the canal went directly into the coal mines! One picture added 5th August 2007. Friday 10 September 2004: Connecting Manchester to the Mersey. At one time, the canal went directly into the coal mines! One picture added 5th August 2007.

The current terminus in Runcorn Barton Swing Aqueduct Crossing the Manchester Ship Canal via the Barton Swing Aqueduct The canal under threatening skies at Agden Wharf, near Lymm, 27th July 2007

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