Opening day and the weather was perfect. So many more historic boats came up the lock and room was found for them all. The traders with their stalls arrived, such a variety which hopefully will keep the public coming in for more. And what a first day. The band walked to Anchor bridge, climbed into Meteor and Bath and gave all below lock a resounding chorus of Royal Britannia as they passed the boats. VIPs arrived and we had Richard Parry, Canal and River Trust Chief executive, pay a visit. All in all the day was a resounding success and with the Lancaster fly past tomorrow, we hope for bigger crowds than today.
Much organisation must have gone into planning such a grand event, well done yous.
ReplyDeleteLovely action photos of everyone plus a wonderful array of boats.
I particularly liked to see the band playing in the hold which attracted everyones attention.
All, well portrayed by the official photographer!
Ann xx
A grand effort, everyone!
ReplyDeleteRichard Parry had a busy weekend — he was at the Crick Show on Sunday.
ReplyDeleteWe had a long chat with him, Adam. Between Green and Potters lock is a sunken cruiser almost in the middle of the channel. It's been there for months and he knew nothing about it. Ian showed photos, and we hope he may do something about it now. We live in hope!
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