The Leeds-Liverpool Canal between East Marton and Gargrave must be one its prettier stretches, with far ranging views and lots of canalside interest. There are numerous bridges and no less than ten locks, six of them within a very short distance at Bank Newton. My photo above shows Bank Newton Top Lock, with some old canalside cottages alongside. A little further on there are some wide pools or winding holes where boats could turn. This area was the site of a boatyard and a carpenter's yard that made and repaired lock gates. In years gone by, apparently, the canal company provided deceased employees with a free coffin, made here in these workshops! The buildings are now converted to residential use, very attractive but perhaps a little too exposed to view on all sides for my liking.
I'd have gladly made the coffins for one or two of my bosses over the years!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't mind the cottage with the greenhouse for my home. Canal-side homes do sound pretty! I love seeing the sheep...and soon there will be lambs cavorting around. They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteYou have so many pretty areas and views.
ReplyDeleteI do particularly like that viaduct view.
ReplyDeleteIn recognition of his many fascinating books and lifelong dedication to the industrial history of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal my good friend Mike Clark of Barnoldswick had one of the Bank Newton locks named after him. We had a wonderful sunny day out from Gargrave to Carlisle thru Dent and Appletreewick. Mike is
ReplyDeletePresident of the L&L Canal Society which operates short boat "Kennet offering unique displays, photos to fascinated schoolchildren who drag their parents in too!!