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nbKew, St Ives at the IWA National Festival

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and at Sawley Lock River Trent on the way to the 2017 IWA Festival of Water on the Erewash Canal

 

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On this day in 2016

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Drayton Manor Footbridge

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The Yonne, a formidable river, takes on new stature north of Auxerre. The cruiser will be OK in summer conditions, and will be able to wait at the jetty ahead, for the lock here. the first downstream of the city, takes an age to operate. With any kind of barge it is advisable to wait way back  upstream, for there is a strong sideways pull here, down towards the barrage - going from worrying to lethal after rainfall.

 

Whenever I have taken our own barge through, I have checked with the lock-keeper first, making a personal visit if time allowed, then  kept well upstream of the bridges from which this photo was taken, until the gates are fully open. From here onwards, lock-keepers will be prepared, and have things ready (hopefully).

 

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On 18/08/2021 at 20:57, PeterScott said:

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On [18Aug] in 2007

Upwell MLN  

On 20/08/2021 at 08:56, Athy said:

My High Street! ...   By 2007, Trojan would have been on our end-of-garden mooring between Marmont Priory Lock and the high street, it's a pity you didn't photograph her as you went past!

From the trusty archive that day ...

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Gosh, hope it wasn't an intruder 🙂

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In 2006 on the upper Saone, we were traveling with this very nice klipper barge owned by a young American couple. It was a superb fit put inside. It’s only drawback was the height of the wheelhouse and they had to have the wheelhouse down when moving. Unfortunately we had a fair lot of showers during this period. The barge is now in London I believe.

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2 hours ago, Athy said:

I'd forgotten that next door's (the butchers') house used to be grey.

Despite requests from Mrs. Athy every year to replace them, we are still using the same garden furniture!

Was that the neighbour's job, or just your nickname for him? 😳

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On this day in 2008

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IWA National Festival. The Lavender Boat joining the illuminated boat parade. Autherley Stop Lock SU

and some historic boats at the Festival

 

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3 hours ago, Marbling said:

Was that the neighbour's job, or just your nickname for him? 😳

They are the Russells whose shop sells very good quality meat, much of it from their own farm.

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On 23/08/2021 at 22:21, PeterScott said:

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Sawley Lock River Trent on the way to the 2017 IWA Festival of Water on the Erewash Canal

 

 

 

4 hours ago, Stroudwater1 said:

Im not sure thats Sawley Lock on the Trent  ...

Aha, an excuse to do more pictures from that day, all within the same dozen-minutes-or-so 🙂

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Above the locks is a more familiar scene, leaving Sawley Cut. 🙂 And someone will be along in a mo to explain about the train.

 

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Earlier posting fits into the time-sequence here

 

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spacer.pngspacer.pngand from below the other lock in 2006 (Canalplan) with the shape (if not colour) of the two lock-buildings

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26 minutes ago, PeterScott said:

Aha, an excuse to do more pictures from that day, all within the same dozen-minutes-or-so 🙂

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Above the locks is a more familiar scene, leaving Sawley Cut. 🙂 And someone will be along in a mo to explain about the train.

 

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Earlier posting fits into the time-sequence here

 

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spacer.pngspacer.pngand from below the other lock in 2006 (Canalplan) with the shape (if not colour) of the two lock-buildings

This lock had a keeper who wore the full uniform with peaked hat when we were camping boating in the 70s and he ruled the place like a sergeant major.

Today 2018. Just because there’s bollards doesn’t mean there’s any depth. Burgundy canal stop for lunch.

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