Monday, November 18, 2024

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

The mechanism

Acton Swing Bridge was built in 1933 to replace an earlier stone bridge. This mechanism is used to swing the bridge open to allow large vessels to pass along the river.


Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The bridge

Acton Bridge is so-called because of a bridge! This is an impressive swing bridge which carries the A49 across the Weaver.


Monday, November 11, 2024

Acton Bridge

This week we visit the Weaver Navigation at Acton Bridge.


Monday, November 4, 2024

Friday, November 1, 2024

Little Venice

Having family in London, i visit the capital a lot. The first part of the capital's canal network i visited was Little Venice. Over a couple of years i ended up walking every metre of the canals of London, but it started here.