I like the big chunky cogs on the paddle gear on this flight.
We did Tardebigge on a hire boat about ten years ago, but neither of us could remember much about it, except that we got up it much faster than expected. I have vague recollections of the reservoir, which feeds the canal about two thirds of the way up the flight. But the top lock in particular came as a bit of a surprise, as it was nothing like my memory of it. I remember it being deep, which it is, but everything else seemed new to me.
Just along from the top lock, on the offside, is the plaque to mark the meeting between
the Rolts and Robert Aickman, which led to the founding of the IWA. There's a newer plaque on the front, correcting the date on the main one.
the Rolts and Robert Aickman, which led to the founding of the IWA. There's a newer plaque on the front, correcting the date on the main one.
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It's great to see these photos - we came down Tardebigge, oh, was it four years ago (in our share boat). I'm surprised at how the memories are coming back - it was at the bottom of the flight that we came up with the 'Indigo' theme as we were admiring the crystalline perfection of the evening sky. And that was BEFORE we'd been to the pub.....
Sue, Indigo Dream
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