The first canal boats were seen on the 9th and 10th of April.   Click on the image to view full size.

Many thanks to www.penninewaterways.co.uk for permission to use these images below.

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Approaching Staly Wharf The Wharf Tavern can be seen in the background
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Through the lock and entering the town centre The Market Hall clock rings in a welcome.
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A Horse navigating a lock just before Melbourne Street Entering the bridge under Melbourne Street
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A Horse pulling a canal boat underneath Melbourne Street Through the lock and into Armentierers Square
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The final lock as we leave the town centre

Out of the canal boat to turn the key in the lock
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The decorative knobs on the ironwork railings unfortunately get in the way for the tow ropes.

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Bonny the Boat Horse towing the working boat 'Olive' through the town

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