Boats on the canal (246)

In Edgbaston.

University

We are now at Birmingham University, hence the sign at this mooring.

Worcester & Birmingham

This week's theme is the Worcester & Birmingham Canal near Edgbaston.

Pubs (45) : The Mill & Brook

In Long Eaton.

Long Eaton Main Road Bridge 6

Crossing the canal.

Canal side industry

Evidence of once extensive canal side industry.

Boats on the canal (245)

Eclectus in Long Eaton.

 

Long Eaton

This week we return to the Erewash Canal in Long Eaton, this time near the town centre.

Mossley Bridge 65

In Rugeley.

Winding Holes (9)

In Rugeley.

Rugeley Railway Bridge 65B

The second railway bridge.

Boats on the canal (244)

Rambling Rose.

Rugeley return

This week's theme is the Trent & Mersey Canal in Rugeley again, starting with this view from under Rugeley Railway Bridge 65A.

Minworth Top Lock 1

On the way to Minworth.

Former Cincinnati Bridge

Cincinnati Bridge is no more, the large Cincinnati works have also gone.

This photo at the same spot in 2008 shows just how dramatically this stretch of canal has changed!

Lock Keepers Cottages (11)

At the top of Minworth locks.

Minworth Pipe Bridge

One of many crossing of the canal along this stretch, though this is not one for people.

In the gloom

This week we return on the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal heading towards Minworth, on a very foggy day!

Market Bridge

A modern bridge in the town centre.

Sluice

A sluice in Brownhills.

Former railway bridge

A former railway bridge in Brownhills, next to the canal.

Coopers Bridge

In Brownhills.

Back to Brownhills

Another look at the Wyrley & Essington.