Exploring the Birmingham Canal Navigations Gallery
EARLY in June, 26 boats took part in the Birmingham Explorer Cruise which concluded at the Pelsall Rally. Angela Acott shares her pictorial memories of the event and subsequent cruise into Birmingham.
Waiting for the 26 boats to ascend Rushall 9 locks
Catshill Junction where some navigated what they could to Anglesey Basin, temporarily closed due to work on Chasewater.
Boats moored at the Pelsall Rally.
Another scene from the Pelsall Rally.
Some of the historic boats.
Winner of the Best Dressed Boat a the rally. Thursday's Child is well known around the system, especially the Shropshire Union Canal.
A new canal feature approaching Wolverhampton from the Wyrley & Essington.
Wolverhampton Basin.
The former Fellows Morton Clayton warehouse (now a nightclub) with the new Victoria building in the background.
The new Cube building on Gas Street.
Water skiers in Gas Street Basin.
Curdworth Lock by the Water Park (Kingsbury).
June and Gordon on Excalibur. Gordon is wearing his bowler hat, made at Atherstone Hat factory which has a planning application in for flats and a heritage centre, conserving the hat-making trade.
A boater on Valencia with constant companion.
In reflection: the new Birmingham library.
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