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Ha ha ....I have pictures of my sister standing in the middle of the Avon at Stratford near 'The Rec' with my parents, surrouded by alot of other people in '63. I heard that someone drove a Land Rover along The Avon from Stratford to Evesham that winter ( came onto land at Weirs and locks of course ! ), Folklore ? I think the ice was thick enough ......

Incredible ! I do recall many years ago that it was really very silted in Bancroft Basin and the approach section , and the system was drained for major dredging, but i am talking 30 years ago. Having seen the Basin recently, it is much improved from say,just Ten years ago. (I used to go 'sliding' on the ice of the basin in the cruel winters of the late 70's whilst waiting for the school bus.Madness now i think of it.) Incidentally, did you know that the original basin was about 60 yards further up towards the Theatre ? The current basin is i believe about 110 yrs old ............When it is very dry, you can see the greener grass 'outline' where the old basin lay. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz, ok , enough ...........

Lock ins ? Well that takes me back , but I thought there was no need for that following licensing reforms ? However, it was always a great feeling when the landlord, closed and bolted the doors , and kept serving ! Naughty ,but nice ! lol

Thanks Steve , haven't been for quite a while, used to be something quite special many years ago. Last time i went, it was looking a little tired.

Again , thanks for the replies and reassurances ESPECIALLY re; the Aquaducts ( Wondering if The Navigation Inn at Wooten Wawen is still a decent pub ). Debbi, the mooring is legit,not BW managed, privately managed, but NOT CHEAP! £2400 a year non residential. But not living in The UK, I do need somewhere secure and someone to keep an eye on the boat, so held to ransome really. It's going to be an expensive business that's for sure.

Great answers there , and speedy repsonses ! Thanks very much.Now ... the aquaducts must be challenging though aren't they ?

Hi I want to buy a boat to moor close to The Avon, well Stratford to be precise. Found a decent spot for possibe moorings on The Stratford Canal. My first choice of boat would be a wide beam, but considering flooding risks on The Avon, I have to be sensible and stay on canal moorings in a narrow boat. I have looked at a 6'10" beam boat that seems to be within price and spec etc . My question; given that Max beam on The Stratford Canal is 7' , is this really feasible ? It is too tight for comfort isn't it ? An inch either side ? That's not comfortable cruising is it ? I'd love for you all to say, no problem in a 6'10" beam. Would appreciate some feedback please. Cheers Ian

Yes, It's a Met Police vehicle parked up, presumably on a red route or on double yellows outside a kebab shop ! WTF ?

Ah, right ! Guide wheels on a double decker though ? Wonder why Brum got rid of them if they are so safe ? Having lived in Cambridge for a while, i can only say ' I'm not surprised' ! lol

Good God , What the hell is that ? It looks dangerous and would cost a fortune in replacement wheels i would imagine ! Why does a Bus need to be on a guided track ? Don't they trust the drivers to be able to drive in a straightish line ? :wacko: