Summer 2021 - Issue 62
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Front Cover: Coal was a ubiquitous cargo on the River Don section of the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation, as there were many coal-loading staiths connected to several West Riding collieries. Local coal traffic serving factories, mills and works along the S&SYN, was carried in open keels like the one shown here, fully laden and horse hauled.
The Summer 2021 issue includes the following features.
Picturing the Past
Grand Union Traffic in Colour
We look at a selection of photos taken in the early 1960s by Brian Stroud showing commercial narrowboats on the Grand Union Canal
You can view an excerpt here.
Working the Waterways
A Lock-keeper’s Son
Frank Smith recalls a childhood spent in a canalside cottage near Southcote Lock on the Kennet & Avon
You can view an excerpt here.
Historical Profiles
John Griffiths on the Grand Junction
Chris M. Jones looks at a series of images that illustrate the activities of Bedworth canal-carrier John Griffiths
You can view an excerpt here.
Historical Canal Maps
A Royal Route
Richard Dean explores the mapping of Queen Victoria’s visit to Worsley in 1851
You can view an excerpt here.
Picturing the Past
Adding Colour to Canals
Andy Tidy showcases a selection of colourised photos of the West Midlands waterways and wades into the debate on manipulating historic images
You can view an excerpt here.
From the Archives
Charles Hadfield and the Early IWA
Joseph Boughey examines records documenting the canal historian’s role in the formation of the IWA 75 years ago
You can view an excerpt here.
Life Afloat
Beauchamp Family of Boaters
Chris M. Jones studies the boating history of the Beauchamp family of Oxfordshire
You can view an excerpt here.
A Broader Outlook
Keels on the Don
Chris M. Jones explores images showing traffic on the River Don section of the Sheffield & South Yorkshire Navigation
You can view an excerpt here.
Canal Postcards
The Peak Forest Canal Part 2
Trevor Ellis continues his examination of postcard publishers’ photos of the Peak Forest
You can view an excerpt here.
Canals That Never Were
Linking Edinburgh and Glasgow
Jim Lonie explores seven proposals to connect Scotland’s two biggest cities by canal
You can view an excerpt here.
Picturing the Past
Tugs And Day-Boats On The Wyrley & Essington Canal
We look at another selection from the Jack Parkinson Collection showing images of tug and day-boat traffic on the Wyrley & Essington in 1964, during the final years of trade
You can view an excerpt here.
