Crossing Apperley Lane from Dobson's Lock, you arrive at the Apperley Bridge Marina. It was purpose-built, relatively recently, as part of a large waterside residential development. It provides short and long term mooring, as well as services for canal boats. Bear Boating, a boat hire company, have their base here. Compared to many places along the canal, it is very smart and orderly. It makes for some colourful photos, especially when there's hint of sunshine. I always think it has a bit of a European holiday feel to it.
"Marina" - when did that word creep into our language; I'm sure it always used to be boatyard, harbour, dock or something when I were a lad. It's great that so many narrowboats are still being used on our waterways; there was a time when it seemed they would all disappear as our waterways silted up and were forgotten.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cheerful place, sure, holidays have echoes of similar emotions. I would like to see how the longboats ae layid out inside.
ReplyDeleteLove those narrow boats!
ReplyDeleteWe often watch a show on TV called "Floating Homes" and it such fun to see the inside of these places.
ReplyDeleteIt looks well organized.
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