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14th January 2016
Narrated by Liz McIvor this six-part series has been an incredible insight into our nation’s canal network. People tend to forget just how influential and important the canals were for Britain. This series shines some…
12th January 2016
Fire crews rushed to Kennet and Avon and Canal after being alerted of the fire at 3:30am. The fire was so severe that were unable to board the boat safely.
12th January 2016
Egremont the vessel made popular by giving canal trips to families and tourist groups in Chichester has been given an honourable retirement after 40 years of service and is being replaced by the new boat,…
7th January 2016
Workers in Paris are cleaning the Canal Saint-Martin for the first time in 15 years and have already uncovered an assortment of oddities.
6th January 2016
Thames Water has been fined a record-breaking £1m for polluting the Grand Union canal with sewage from faulty inlet screens at its Hertfordshire treatment plant.
22nd December 2015
The Oxford Canal is unlike modern canal systems in the way that it follows the contours around the hills as opposed to having cuttings or embankments. This is perhaps one of the reasons for its…
17th December 2015
Nothing beats mooring up and quenching your thirst in a cosy pub after a day on the waterways – especially on a cold, winter day. Here are ten of our favourite places to eat and…
15th December 2015
The Regent’s canal is one of London’s best kept secrets. Often hidden by the city’s surrounding buildings – it is home to a patchwork of urban architecture and peaceful scenery. A quick search of Instagram…
8th December 2015
Our network of over 2,000 miles of navigable waterways boasts an incredible heritage dating back to when the canals played a huge part in the day-to-day life of industrial Britain. Sadly, much of this architectural…
1st December 2015
The Llangollen or ‘The Welsh’ as it is sometimes known is arguably one of the most beautiful canals in Britain, particularly at this time of year. The vibrant colours and the breathtaking feats of engineering…
26th November 2015
While life on a canal boat can often be idyllic for much of the year, it can be less so when the winter months arrive with their freezing temperatures, pitch darkness by five o’clock and…
