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Meant to say that! I got a gauge report as a spreadsheet with all "Grantham" registered boats

Thanks JP, look forward to your PM, and finding out the exact link. I have found the following boats that I know were Jack Grantham's. 5441 Marlborough (1908) 5494 Rose of Sharon (1914) 5616 Forget Me Not (1928) 5624 Rose of Sharon (1930) 5639 The Rocket (1935 I've also seen Factory Street occur many times, but I don't know if they lived there, or as you say, used it as a base.

This a wedding picture of Doris Grantham, daughter of "Jack" Grantham and Sarah (Hoare) to Albert Huckins in 1937, her second marriage Not sure who they all are, but Albert and Doris are in the centre, and I think his parents to Doris's right (George Huckins and Florence (Bonham), not sure who the elderly lady at the right is. Sarah (nee Hoare) is seated on the left and Jack to the right. The earlier picture of them together is the same day. The other picture is of Doris's first marriage, in 1925, to her cousin James Albert Grantham, son of William Joseph Grantham and Ellen (Neal) - JP mentioned the Neal connection

Just found this, (not the grainy photocopy I have)

Wow, thanks for all the answers. I rather like the one about the proof reader missing the reference! I do have a copy of the picture of Henry and his dog, and knew he was a lock-keeper, but I've not seen the narratives before. Well worth adding to my 'Grantham's of the Canal' document I've been inspired to start. I also have a very poor photocopy of the picture of the barge, so this is much better quality. Interesting to know she's still afloat. The last know Grantham in my direct line, to be on the canals, was my grandfathers brother John George 'Jack' Grantham (1881-1975). I remember being taken to meet him when I was a boy, and I think he was still working then. Here are some pictures of him. I would be really pleased to correspond with you 'JP' (Captain Pegg) about the Grantham's if you are willing?

Hi My ancestors were Grantham's who mainly worked the Oxford Canal, and established a Wharf in Lower Heyford in the 19th century. Whilst attending a talk on the Oxford Canal last evening, I was chatting to someone who told me that Bridge 70 at Hillmorton is called "Grantham's Bridge". I'd not heard this before. Does anyone know why it is called Grantham's bridge? I note that there is a boatyard or wharf there too, perhaps the Grantham's had some sort of link to that? Many thanks for any ideas Regards Neil Grantham