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Hand forged shaft hook found in the Grand Union. This example has the 'chain hole' most probably designed for locking the tool to the boat in the early days of horse drawn boats. As there was no accomodation cabin the boatman would return to his house at night making it necessary to lock valuable items securely to the boat.

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My magnet finds

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NB Alnwick

NB Alnwick 466

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Andrew,

 

Love the gallery - what a collection!

Did you pull them all out with your magnets?

 

Best Wishes,

Graham

magnetman

magnetman 4,024

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All found with the magnet except the wooden strapping post B) and one windlass was given to me by someone who had found it with a magnet.

Christine

Christine 1

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Brilliant collection! I have a small collection of items but all newish, from my travels - I didn't keep the Men at Work sign - was a tad too big.

 

(I use a sea - searcher tho' B) ) Good hunting!!

 

Chrissie

AMModels

AMModels 538

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What a fantastic insight into the history of working tools on the canal, what have you done with the items you found MM?

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