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In 1977 we hired our first narrowboat from Anglo Welsh at Market Harborough.From that moment our destiny was set. In 2006 we finally purchased our own brand new 57' narrowboat which we named 'Free Spirit'. Our aim is to travel the length and breadth of all the navigable rivers and canals of the UK. This will be our story as it unfolds.

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Sawley replacement gates

 That 25 minutes wait yesterday dragged on for another 20 minutes but what a fascinating insight to the job at hand. 

A volunteer lockkeeper was on duty, unusual as these locks are manned on weekends only.But because of the stoppage and possible danger to boaters and public, all being in such close proximity to the workings, the decision was taken to keep the volunteers on throughout the week. 

A question was asked on how the crane got over to lock 2. It was done by removing bollards, laying heavy duty planking across the lock and driving it over to the other side. 

 

So as previously mentioned in yesterday's post, plenty of photos to show





















 This was meant to go on yesterday's blog.

Rocket launched from Leicester National Space station perhaps?

And a few more photos of the Swans






It did get away so rest assured.


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