AMModels Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 I thought this would be an interesting thing to do, reproduce old photos with modern images from the same spot. If I may start here are two shots from Bloxwich Road bridge looking towards Ken Keays yard in Carl st.. An oldie and the more modern view, not as atmospheric imo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) The Spotted Cow Bugby bottom lock: Spotted Cow extreme right. It is in course of renovation at the moment. Coventry Canal Basin The Greyhound: I've got a few more of these.......... Edited March 17, 2016 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Lewis Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 Limehouse Basin 1986 & 2014: Tim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted March 17, 2016 Report Share Posted March 17, 2016 (edited) Boats as well? NB Gort: Edited March 17, 2016 by Ray T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValandPete Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 These photos are great. Thank you! Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patty-ann Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Black and white pics really date images and they produce very atmospheric pictures. I like black and white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyLady Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) Bugsworth Basin In Derbyshire In the past and present. Edited March 18, 2016 by GreyLady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo No2 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Stoke Bruerne before about 1914 (the chimney came down in 1914) and in 2014 - not a lot of change. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChimneyChain Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 A question for Leo No2 when was the white washed bridge taken back to plain brick? Thanks Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo No2 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 A question for Leo No2 when was the white washed bridge taken back to plain brick? Thanks Darren Darren I am sure there are more knowledgeable people about than me but my understanding is 1975 - it's time I went and saw David Blagrove so I'll ask him - I am quite sure he will know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Napton Junction: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FadeToScarlet Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 People on boats too- Sophie Scragg on Ling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMModels Posted March 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Limehouse Basin 1986 & 2014: Tim do you know if these were taken from the same place Tim? So hard to tell with all the changes that have happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo No2 Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Stoke Bruerne top lock (I think in Edwardian times) and this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Berkamsted01 (Small).JPG Berkhamsted01 (Small).JPG That modern day picture of Berkhamsted isn't exactly supporting CRT's case for the need for changing the 14 day stay time to only 2 days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek R. Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I'd guess Stoke Bruerne's bridge lost the white paint in the early 1990's? And I would also guess Nash Mills has been flattened too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Our "Flamingo" at Hawkesbury paired with butty "Brighton" in the 1960s(photo Dusty Miller)And again at not quite exactly the same spot last year..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 And I would also guess Nash Mills has been flattened too. The new development at Nash Mills is in my vuew one of the more inappropriate ones, with mych of the housing close to the canal-side being quite "high-rise" The only slightly saving grace was the retention of the majority of the structure of what I believe was once John Dickinson's house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanM Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 (edited) A bit of variation of the old and new:Looking Into The Past: Thames & Severn Canal at Brimscombe by Ian, on FlickrLooking Into The Past: Thames & Severn Canal at Wallbridge by Ian, on FlickrOil Mills Bridge before demolition - Stroudwater Canal by Ian, on FlickrSite of Oil Mills Bridge, Ebley - Stroudwater Navigation by Ian, on FlickrOil Mills Bridge - Stroudwater Navigation by Ian, on FlickrStart of Capel Mill Infill - Thames & Severn Canal by Ian, on FlickrThames and Severn Canal by Ian, on Flickr Edited March 18, 2016 by IanM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Both historic in their own way now, Whilton Marina 1968 From here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/domesday/dblock/GB-460000-264000/picture/2 Think this came from Facebook? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giant Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 1959: 2013: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bearwood Boster Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 I am really enjoying this thread,the photos are fab & there's no bickering or snide comments.A thread like this one reminds me exactly why I joined a canal forum.More pictures please.☺ Trina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Some of mine have been shown before, but not for some time.... The horse barge trip boat "Ben Klibrech" operating south of Rising Sun lock, Berkhamsted in the mid 1970s. The same length of canal in recent times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_fincher Posted March 18, 2016 Report Share Posted March 18, 2016 Another from just South of my last pair.... The steam launch "Swift" leaving what I believe to be Lock 56 on the Grand Union, just South of Berkhamsted. I keep meaning to go and capture a modern day image from exactly the right spot, but haven't managed it yet. This is close enough to show it is the same, though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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