Lancashire Canal
Nov 19, 2012 07:53:54 #
A few photos taken around The Liverpool to Leeds Canal which is a few minutes from my home.
It was a bright sunny day but in late November the sun never gets very high, so the light has a slightly golden hue.
John, Leyland, England.
It was a bright sunny day but in late November the sun never gets very high, so the light has a slightly golden hue.
John, Leyland, England.
Bottom Locks, Whittle le Woods near Chorley
Lock Gate, at Bottom Lock
Top Lock, Wheelton near Chorley
Lock Keepers Cottage
Looking towards Blackburn
Croptser Lane Bridge, Wheelton
To cold to sit outside the pub
Wheelton near Chorley
Whittle le Woods near Chorley
Nov 19, 2012 08:18:22 #
Never been around any lock system.
How old are these?
And thanks for posting!
Pat
How old are these?
And thanks for posting!
Pat
Nov 19, 2012 08:51:34 #
Great photos, I especially like #4, #6 & #8.
Are the locks still in use?
Are the locks still in use?
Nov 19, 2012 09:32:12 #
The Leeds to Liverpool canal was started in 1773 in Leeds and was completed by 1816, The Johnsons Hillock section where the photos were taken was the final part to be opened for trade.
Nov 19, 2012 10:04:13 #
Yes the whole of the Leeds/Liverpool canal is still navigable although it is mainly used for leisure boats althogh many of these narrow boats are used as homes. There are 100's of marinas along the canal banks all over the UK where you can hire, buy or have one built.
In the attached photo you can see various narrow boats and in the centre you can see one under construction.
They are referred to as "narrow boats" because the have to fit in the lock so the usual width is only 7 feet but they can be 30-70 feet long. The 2 reds boats in the shot are narrow boats.
In the attached photo you can see various narrow boats and in the centre you can see one under construction.
They are referred to as "narrow boats" because the have to fit in the lock so the usual width is only 7 feet but they can be 30-70 feet long. The 2 reds boats in the shot are narrow boats.
Johnsons Hillock
Nov 19, 2012 10:06:34 #
Nov 19, 2012 10:12:03 #
Nov 19, 2012 10:13:04 #
johneccles wrote:
A few photos taken around The Liverpool to Leeds Canal which is a few minutes from my home.
It was a bright sunny day but in late November the sun never gets very high, so the light has a slightly golden hue.
John, Leyland, England.
It was a bright sunny day but in late November the sun never gets very high, so the light has a slightly golden hue.
John, Leyland, England.
Beautiful set of images johneccles very cold here today.
Hi we have two canals going through our village Lymm in Cheshire
The Bridgewater canal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridgewater_Canal
Manchester Ship Canal.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Ship_Canal
I love watching the tourist boats in the summer.
Nov 19, 2012 10:14:26 #
johneccles wrote:
What's happened your fish photo
It was getting a bit heavy John so i thought i'd have a change and show my Saints rugby shirt off.. :wink: :lol: :thumbup:
Nov 19, 2012 10:24:30 #
Hello Macro, I think canals are very photogenic, there's lots of colour with the boats etc, interesting locks , buildings and of course
canal side pubs. Whenever I want to test anything out, eg new camera, lens or just play around with settings etc, I have two places I go, one is Preston Docks and the other is where I went yesterday ie Top Lock near Chorley.
canal side pubs. Whenever I want to test anything out, eg new camera, lens or just play around with settings etc, I have two places I go, one is Preston Docks and the other is where I went yesterday ie Top Lock near Chorley.
Nov 19, 2012 10:31:30 #
angler wrote:
It was getting a bit heavy John so i thought i'd have a change and show my Saints rugby shirt off.. :wink: :lol: :thumbup:
johneccles wrote:
What's happened your fish photo
It was getting a bit heavy John so i thought i'd have a change and show my Saints rugby shirt off.. :wink: :lol: :thumbup:
Not falling for that old rugby shirt routine, there is enough rivalry between St Helens and Warrington LoL!
Anderton Boat Lift
Anderton Boat No1
Canal boat Lymm
Nov 19, 2012 10:39:43 #
Awesome photos,when I see a photo of a canal
or anything related to that.Here in the USA,Indiana
I used to worked for a company that did old restoration
on things such as aqueduct's,locks and gristmills.We would travel for hrs.to get there and stay the week.My favorite was covered Bridges.We built a replica of a 1841 canal boat that was pulled by mules back than very satisfying.
or anything related to that.Here in the USA,Indiana
I used to worked for a company that did old restoration
on things such as aqueduct's,locks and gristmills.We would travel for hrs.to get there and stay the week.My favorite was covered Bridges.We built a replica of a 1841 canal boat that was pulled by mules back than very satisfying.
Nov 19, 2012 10:41:11 #
macro2009 wrote:
Not falling for that old rugby shirt routine, there is enough rivalry between St Helens and Warrington LoL!
angler wrote:
It was getting a bit heavy John so i thought i'd have a change and show my Saints rugby shirt off.. :wink: :lol: :thumbup:
johneccles wrote:
What's happened your fish photo
It was getting a bit heavy John so i thought i'd have a change and show my Saints rugby shirt off.. :wink: :lol: :thumbup:
Not falling for that old rugby shirt routine, there is enough rivalry between St Helens and Warrington LoL!
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Nov 19, 2012 11:16:01 #
shooter88 wrote:
Awesome photos,when I see a photo of a canal
or anything related to that.Here in the USA,Indiana
I used to worked for a company that did old restoration
on things such as aqueduct's,locks and gristmills.We would travel for hrs.to get there and stay the week.My favorite was covered Bridges.We built a replica of a 1841 canal boat that was pulled by mules back than very satisfying.
or anything related to that.Here in the USA,Indiana
I used to worked for a company that did old restoration
on things such as aqueduct's,locks and gristmills.We would travel for hrs.to get there and stay the week.My favorite was covered Bridges.We built a replica of a 1841 canal boat that was pulled by mules back than very satisfying.
We still have horse drawn canal boats:
http://www.horsedrawnboats.co.uk/
Canal boat
Camsley Bridge
Nov 19, 2012 11:16:58 #
johneccles wrote:
A few photos taken around The Liverpool to Leeds Canal which is a few minutes from my home.
It was a bright sunny day but in late November the sun never gets very high, so the light has a slightly golden hue.
John, Leyland, England.
It was a bright sunny day but in late November the sun never gets very high, so the light has a slightly golden hue.
John, Leyland, England.
yes great shots mate :thumbup: :thumbup:
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