Running out of water
When I was riding a bike on the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal last year, I came upon a narrowboat sitting in a
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Life Afloat: A History of the Floating Villages on London’s Tidal Thames
Although this documentary is scant on the subject of narrowboats, it’s really a fascinating look into the lifestyle of living
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What to read while traveling a canal
One of the things I love to do when traveling the canals is to read a book about canals. Of
Read morePhil, Tim and Pru on the Mon & Brec | Canal & River Trust
The Canal & River Trust has a nice little article about Timothy West and Prunella Scales and their recent (June
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“Easy access” locks
A very nice feature of the locks on the Worcester & Birmingham Canal are the stairs at the bottom gate, but as usual when thinking about the process of turning a lock, I have to scratch my head when considering all the implications.
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Day 3: Birmingham to Phepson Farm, 26.7 miles
On Saturday my goal was to go south from Birmingham, following the canal to Hanbury Wharf, just east of Droitwich
Read moreExperiencing the Anderton Boat Lift
David Johns has another great video on his YouTube Channel Cruising The Cut, this time of the Anderton Boat Lift.
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My camera/audio equipment
Cameras iOS devices Audio Accessories Bags
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Upset over Scottish Canals levies on narrowboat hire operators
Capercaillie Cruisers recently announced they may have to consider quitting their Falkirk hire base because of increased levies from Scottish Canals.
Read moreInterviews planned for Cycling the Canals of Britain
I hope to film a lot of interviews while cycling on the canals and also while in Birmingham, Worcester and
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