History & Heritage

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1. Waterways 35mm slides 1 2 3 4 5

   By Alenafour, October 30, 2015
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   • Ray T
   • July 16, 2016

2. Canal Boatmen 1st World War 1 2 3

   By Lorna, March 21, 2014
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   • Thor
   • August 30, 2022

3. Definition of the word 'Wharf' 1 2

   By Steve King, July 17, 2009
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   • antarmike
   • March 17, 2010

4. Large Northwich 'Stamford' 1 2 3 4

   By Mike C, September 10, 2012
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   • November 22, 2012

5. Early Engines for narrowboats 1 2 3 4 5

   By Heartland, November 9, 2013
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   • Mirithehamster
   • July 4, 2017

6. Teddesley boat yard 1 2

   By Monkey 1, February 25, 2013
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   • alisonrose909
   • October 11, 2022

7. Working Boats still carrying 1 2 3 4

   By Heartland, November 2, 2014
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   • Laurence Hogg
   • November 7, 2014

8. Edgeware & Balham on The Stratford? 1 2 3 4 9

   By cheshire~rose, October 31, 2020
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   • Nigel - the photographer
   • October 30, 2021

9. Large old Radios in working boat cabins. 1 2 3 4

   By alan_fincher, August 31, 2009
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   • johnmarshmanagain
   • September 17, 2020

10. Who are you kidding? 1 2 3 4

    By weed slipper, March 10, 2009
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    • pete harrison
    • September 2, 2010

11. Braunston Tunnel Tugs 1 2

    By Bones, March 1, 2011
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    • bottle
    • March 4, 2012

12. Metalastik coupling, large GU motors? 1 2 3 4

    By Timleech, September 26, 2009
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    • madcat
    • August 24, 2015

13. OTLEY 1 2 3 4 5

    By pete harrison, January 28, 2018
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    • John Brightley
    • June 24, 2020

14. Jam 'Ole run 1 2 3 4 6

    By jake_crew, September 6, 2012
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    • Tim Lewis
    • October 16, 2012

15. Tree Class motors of the Severn & Canal Carrying Company 1 2 3 4

    By Chris J W, June 9, 2009
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    • 1-Cylinder Wonder
    • March 13, 2014

16. Braunston Historic Boat Rally 2019 1 2 3 4 5

    By David Schweizer, January 22, 2019
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    • MtB
    • July 3, 2019

17. Flash Locks - how did they work in practice? 1 2 3 4

    By Tam & Di, November 26, 2016
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    • David Mack
    • July 27, 2022

18. Why are there no canals in the north east of england?

    By brummie76, May 14, 2012
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    • Heartland
    • May 19, 2012

19. The Paddle Gear Thread (formerly Cheshire Paddle Gear) 1 2 3 4 6

    By magpie patrick, March 4, 2021
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    • Pluto
    • August 8, 2023

20. Appeal - Chesterfield Canal 1 2 3 4 7

    By cheshire~rose, August 16, 2012
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    • cheshire~rose
    • July 8, 2013

21. First ever steel narrow boat hulls manufactured for leisue boat use? 1 2 3 4 5

    By alan_fincher, November 11, 2017
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    • ChrissyBul
    • March 24, 2019

22. Modern Carrying Narrow Boats 1 2 3 4

    By pete harrison, July 14, 2015
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    • zenataomm
    • April 12, 2020

23. Rippingilles stove 1 2

    By Chertsey, September 15, 2011
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    • Derek R.
    • September 17, 2011

24. Lucy is saved! 1 2 3

    By carlt, June 20, 2008
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    • RLWP
    • January 20, 2009

25. Extant full length butty's and horse boats 1 2 3 4 5

    By pete harrison, December 9, 2017
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    • Duchess
    • April 11, 2021