Canal Archives - Page 3 of 4 - We Walk Together

August 23, 2020

Brindley and Telford

For the canal system in the UK to exist, it needed to be designed, engineered and built… two names in particular stand out.

July 26, 2020

Friends

You hide joy in my pockets Of my mind That I sometimes find Years later. You help me know the way However hard it…

July 5, 2020

Bridge building

I became aware of the Waterways Chaplains and their work in the last year or so and I have seen first hand the support and practical help they were able to offer to a friend in need.

June 14, 2020

Villains and Heroes

I jumped at the opportunity to find out more about this unique artwork. And was most gratified when The Artist agreed to be interviewed.

May 24, 2020

A straw poll

March 23rd 2020 saw history write itself into a bizarre twist of fate. We were ordered by the Government to stop in our tracks….

May 17, 2020

One May Day

Blessed with perfect weather on a spectacular May day. Just very glad I could capture some of it!

May 3, 2020

“You’re using the wrong oil in your engine”

Matt Varney, Proprietor of Aynho Wharf, situated on the Oxford Canal shared some of his wisdom about engine oil…

April 19, 2020

The curious folding platform in the corner

It was a rainy day and Steve had a broken ankle and was stuck at home with Wallace…