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Lionel Thomas Caswall Rolt (Tom Rolt or L.T.C. Rolt) - The Birth Centenary Of The Man Who Saved Our Industrial Heritage

Chesterfield Canal Volunteers - Get Filthy For Fun!

New Heritage Partnership Agreement - Foxton Locks

Action Outdoors, Falkirk - Outdoor Activity Centre Uses Canal Water To Keep People Warm

Welcome To New Heritage Boatyard Supervisor - National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port

IWA Announces Parliamentarians Of The Year 2010 – Bob Laxton MP And Michael Fabricant MP

Waterways Renaissance Awards 2010 - Finalists Announced

Green Tourism Award - For The Linlithgow Union Canal Society

BW Scotland Mounts Inflatable Billboard Campaign - To Promote Scottish Canals

Fire Festival - Standedge Tunnel & Visitor Centre Host Imbolc

Drax Power Station 'Gets The Drift' - Freight Trial On Britain's Waterways

URGENT APPEAL - To check the brand and model of boat cookers; from the Boat Safety Scheme  - 27 January 2010

Regeneration Of The River Great Ouse Through Bedford - Catalyst For Developing B&MK Waterway Project?

2009 Was A Bumper Year For 'Ratty' - The Water Vole On Britain's Canal System

CanalCuttings 2010 Cruise - Kennet & Avon Canal Bicentenary

Kennet & Avon Canal Locks - Caen Hill Flight Undergo Improvement Works

Towpath Improvement Completed - The Navigable River Lee

British Waterways Press Update – January 2010

BW Rebuild Historic Bridge - Trent and Mersey Canal

American Couple Hooked On Canal Cruising - Article

Canalside Hedge Laying and Woodland Management Days - Caldon Canal

British Waterways Says - Overnight Canal Lock Operation Caused Damage

Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal - Bridge 152 Strengthens Its Ties With The Site Of Historic Castle

Leeds & Liverpool Canal Towpath Improvements - Between Chorley and Adlington (Spring 2010)

Canals In Deep Freeze - The Canal Network Ices Over

Waterway Recovery Group (WRG) - Celebration of 40 Years of Achievement

Canal Community Project - Pontcysyllte Aqueduct World Heritage Site

Boaters Petition Against Unfair Marina Terms - Prime Minister’s Office Petition

Waterway Group Visit the cutting edge of Llangollen and Montgomery canals business

The Waterway Advisory Group (Wales) - A new group formed to shape the future of waterways in Wales.

Award for IWAI Immediate Past President Brian Cassells

Mrs Alison Mary Smedley, secretary of Stoke-on-Trent Branch of the IWA and member of the Caldon Canal Society.

For services to Inland Waterways. 2010 New Year's Honours List - Order of the British Empire, MBE 31 Dec 2009

Christmas Came Early for The Chesterfield Canal Trust This Year

The Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway (B&MK) Project Outgrows Charity’s Resources - Consortium To Take Over

Waterways Trust Scotland - John Muir Award

Chesterfield Canal Restoration on DVD - Available from Amazon soon!

Derbyshire Constabulary Canal Watch Scheme - More than 12 months on..

‘National Waterways Conservancy’ Gains Momentum - Inland Waterways Association

The Jack Mytton Inn - Llangollen Canal pub gains New 'Canal Cruising Guide' Award

Watermead Country Park - Grand Union Canal - Birstall Bridge Opens / Bywater Bridge Arrives

Article - Boat Holidays by Krishan Bakhru

Overwater Marina A new development near Audlem on the Shropshire Union Canal in Cheshire opening in the spring 2010

Winter Canal Cruising Tips - Boating in winter is a whole new ball game

Article - Canal Holidays by Daniel Butler

Visit Audlem Locks, Shropshire Union Canal - Audlem Mill - The Shroppie Fly Pub - Audlem Village, Cheshire

Where The Working Boats Went - A Celebration of 250 Years of British Canals in Drama and Song

Grantham Canal - Restoration and revamp of an old bridge

Burslem Port Restoration Begins - Bringing Boats Back to Burslem Branch, Trent and Mersey Canal

Caldon Canal Major Breach - 12 November 2009

Big Dig 40 ― Montgomery Waterway Restoration - A successful weekend

New BW Structure - That became operational on 2 November 2009

Chesterfield Canal Trust - Work party working at Renishaw on Sunday 25th October.

Back Pain - Boating Back Pain Help

Hack Green, Secret Nuclear Bunker - On the Shropshire Union

River Tales - An Oral History Project

Montgomery Waterway Restoration Trust Fortieth Anniversary Commemoration- "Big Dig 40" 17/18 October 2009

Chesterfield Canal Trust Update - Official handover of Chesterfield Canal Learning Boat

Dudley Canal Tunnel Learning and Access Hub - Dudley Canal Trust

River Weaver Navigation, Cheshire, UK - We take a look back at our cruise on the River Weaver Navigation in 2007.

Water-Way to Cruise - Destination Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway (B&MK)

Narrowboat Python Arrived at West Stockwith lock, where the Chesterfield Canal comes out of the River Trent

The Great Teddy Bear Jump at The Falkirk Wheel on 27th September 2009

Anjodi Barge ~ Go Barging with European Waterways - by Rikki White

Waterway Recovery Group present The Chesterfield Canal Trust with a ChequeWaterway Recovery Group present The Chesterfield Canal Trust with a Cheque

Stafford Boat Club, Facilities of the Staffs and Worcestershire Canal

Waterways Recovery Group on the Chesterfield CanalWaterways Recovery Group on the Chesterfield Canal

Canal Speed Limit UK - Have you lost your water-skier?

Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterways Trust - Destination “B&MK Waterway” Taking Shape reception 28 JulyBedford & Milton Keynes Waterways Trust - Destination “B&MK Waterway” Taking Shape reception 28 July

Dolly and Ted by Valerie Fleet - 'The man who defined my very soul'

Nantwich on the Shropshire Union Canal - Visit Nantwich Town, Cheshire.Nantwich on the Shropshire Union Canal - Visit Nantwich Town, Cheshire.

Falkirk’s Youth ‘Green Action’ - A new initiative for 16-24 year olds in Falkirk launched Monday 20 July 2009.

Narrowboat Saturn - Last of the Shroppie Fly-boats - Restoration or replica?Narrowboat Saturn - Last of the Shroppie Fly-boats - Restoration or replica?

Hospital Silencers - Narrowboat hospital exhaust silencers. Are they worth the extra money?

Narrowboat Python - The Learning Boat for The Chesterfield CanalNarrowboat Python - The Learning Boat for The Chesterfield Canal

Staveley Town Lock Fund Opens - The Chesterfield Canal Trust has opened a fund towards the costs of building a new lock in Staveley

Canal Art - Roses & Castles by Trina Day, ArtistCanal Art - Roses & Castles by Trina Day, Artist

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Scottish Canals - Soak up Summer Safely on and around Scottish CanalsScottish Canals - Soak up Summer Safely on and around Scottish Canals.

The Chesterfield Canal Festival 2009 - On Saturday 23rd May, the Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr. Shaukat Ali, opened The 2009 Chesterfield Canal Festival.

Bedford & Milton Keynes Waterway LogoBedford & Milton Keynes Waterway: No longer just an idea but reality.

Visit Market Drayton - Museum, Town centre walks and more.

Visit Norbury Junction in Staffordshire on the Shropshire Union Canal section of the 'Four Counties Ring' is the old junction with the now derelict Newport BranchVisit Norbury Junction in Staffordshire on the Shropshire Union Canal section of the 'Four Counties Ring' is the old junction with the now derelict Newport Branch

"The Crossing" - A Five Day Flotilla Event, Celebrating The Caledonian Canal from 16 – 20 June - part of Homecoming Scotland 2009

RYA Recognised Teaching Establishment - TR Boat Handling.

Truman Enterprise Narrowboat Trust - Helping young people to have fun afloat!

Stone, Staffordshire Music Festival 2009 - One of the few FREE music events to be held in the West Midlands

The Kirkintilloch Canal Festival - 2008 was a winner! Date set for 2009

The Spiers Locks ProjectThe Spiers Locks Project - Glasgow’s canal corridor wins prestigious award.

Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway: New (2009) Economic Assessment

Bumble BeeCalling all wildlife lovers! British Waterways Scotland needs you to track Scotland's water-loving wildlife

Chesterfield Canal Trust Chairman Retires - Keith Ayling retired as Chairman of the Chesterfield Canal Trust on Monday 30th March 2009

Plaque Erected to Honour John VarleyPlaque Erected to Honour John Varley by Chesterfield Canal Trust

British Waterways Scotland launches a new Trolley Hotline

Is Twecharwood the next Hollywood - Scottish youth group shine on the silver screen

2009 Inland Waterways Association (I.W.A.) National Campaign Rally, Kiveton Park, Chesterfield Canal2009 Inland Waterways Association (I.W.A.) National Campaign Rally, Kiveton Park, Chesterfield Canal - Plans for National Campaign Rally on the Chesterfield Canal going well!

As Seen on TV! - Scotland’s Canals Worthy of a Red Carpet - British Waterways has mapped out the most iconic film and TV locations on the nation’s 2,200-mile network of canals

Walking the towpaths of Britain's canals and navigable rivers - Canal Walks are a great form of exercise. Take a look at the health benefits of a waterside stroll.

‘Green’ Canal Water Helps Fuel 21st Century Business - Up to 1,000 UK companies able to follow pharmaceutical giant GSK ’s sustainable lead.‘Green’ Canal Water Helps Fuel 21st Century Business - Up to 1,000 UK companies able to follow pharmaceutical giant GSK ’s sustainable lead.

British Waterways’ fifth annual wildlife survey - Awash wi’ Tim’rous Beasties!

Gift for The Swingbridge Community Boat - £6,000 donation to help enterprise much closer to home.Gift for The Swingbridge Community Boat - £6,000 donation to help enterprise much closer to home.

Bedford to Milton Keynes Waterway - First section could be cut late 2009.

BigmanBigman Happens - Burning Big Man Attracts Thousands Of Spectators

Bigman Has Big Plans for The Forth & Clyde - Launch of Maryhill’s Bigman Canal Festival

The Waterways Renaissance Awards 2009 Now open for entries! (closing date 30th September 2008)

Working Boats in England TodayWorking Boats in England Today - Feature: - New Boat On Sand Traffic - The first sand run for 125 year old BCN Joey boat No 108

A New Derbyshire Constabulary Canal Watch Scheme - Due to be launched with the opening of Mercia Marina, Willington.

RYA - Go Inland!'RYA Go Inland!' - RYA (Royal Yachting Association) Publishing has launched the fifth in the “Go” series of its popular children’s books A Young person’s guide to the Waterways.

 

About Willow Wren Training - one of the leading RYA. Training centres.

Swingbridge Community Boats - A familiar sight on the River Wey in Guilford and Basingstoke Canal.

The Ashby CanalThe Ashby Canal - AKA the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Canal.

Rose Narrowboats - Near Rugby, Warwickshire CV23 0PU Close to the pretty village of Brinklow

Napton Narrowboats - Just west of Napton Junction by bridge #109 on the Oxford Canal.

An evening with the Waterways Minister - Jonathan Shaw MP, the Government Minister with responsibility for Waterways.

Limehouse Basin plaqueLondon - London Canals, River Navigations and Locks

Completion of a £163,000 project - Improvements to 7km of towpath on the Forth & Clyde Canal.

Brogborough Whirl proposalBrogborough Whirl - proposal for a boat lift for the Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway.

British Waterways London - Since 1st April 2008 You are required to have a BWL Angling Permit to fish BWL waters.

Limehouse Basin, London - Part of our summer 2008 cruise.

Chanel Five - Build a New Life!If you're about to "Build a New Life" on a boat- You may be able to get on TV with Channel 5's Build a New Life!

River Cruises in the UK and Europe - There are many benefits to a river cruise and the options for your cruise holiday are varied in the UK and Europe.

Kevin WhatelyBedford and Milton Keynes (B&MK) Waterway Trust - The Launch of a new DVD on YouTube.com with Kevin Whately.

The River Stort Navigation - Part of our summer 2008 cruise.

Regent's (Regents) Canal - Little Venice to Limehouse Basin.

Little Venice - GUC Paddington Arm CanalPaddington Arm - Grand Union Canal - Part of our summer 2008 cruise.

The Rickmansworth Waterways Trust Canal Centre - Batchworth Lock, Grand Union Canal.

Blue Line Canal Carriers Ltd, Braunston - Narrowboats of the 'Barlow Line' a joining of the Samuel Barlow Coal Co. and S.E. Barlow.

Wendover Arm, Grand Union Canal - Part of our summer 2008 cruise.

Narrowboat Holiday Hire Boat from Viking AfloatNarrowboat Holiday Advice - Our tips for a great holiday afloat.

Buckingham Canal (Disused) - AKA Grand Union Canal, 'Old Stratford Cut'.

Gongoozies - A canal users word used to describe people who hand around locks, bridges or other canal features - just watching - see Foxton Locks.

Stoke Bruerne Canal Museum - The Waterways Trust's Grand Union Canal, Northamptonshire .

Campbell Christie at the Falkirk WheelChairman of British Waterways Scotland Group - Campbell Christie CBE, Retires After 10 Years at the Helm.

Edinburgh Quay to Harrison Park - Meet the politicians, 10.00am, 24 May, for a walk along the towpath.

Grand Union Leicester (Line) Section - Part of our summer cruise 2008.

Cracks Hill, Crick, Northamptonshire - A pleasant walk off bridge #14, Leicester Line of the GUC near Crick.

Foxton LocksFoxton Locks - A 'staircase' of ten locks taking narrowboats up or down by the picturesque Harborough Arm Junction of the Grand Union Canal (Leicester Line).

(Market) Harborough Arm - GUC - Cruise, Union Wharf and Market Harborough.

Canal Boat Escapes - Narrowboat hire company operating from near Barnoldswick on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

The European Grass Snake - Or is it a water snake?

Maypole Dancing in LeicesterMaypole Dancing in a Leicester Canalside Park - The start of "One Rhythm" dance festival (May to October 2008).

Loughborough Basin Mooring - Things to do in Loughborough, Leicestershire.

Shardlow Heritage Centre - Trent and Mersey Canal, South Derbyshire.

An Artist's view on the Kennet and Avon Canal - 2007 provided me with my first venture at painting, displaying and trying to sell my pictures canal side on the Kennet and Avon.

West London Floating Classroom's Flag Competition - And the winner is ................Purva Kamboj of Blair Peach School.

Crinan Canal News - British Waterways Kicks Off 2008 Season with a Crinan Canal - Ardrishaig Update.

Boatmail.co.uk - Launches an Internet presence.

Crick Boat Show - Probably the biggest narrowboat show in England.

Falkirk Wheel - Designer Divas Exhibition Now On at The Falkirk Wheel.

Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterways Trust - About The BMK Waterway Trust and this year's walk.

Aqueduct Marina, Church Minshull - Prime Location For New Marina.

Caledonian Canal and Great Glen Way, information and interpretation panels - Interpretation encourages visitors to see the Great Glen by boot, boat or bike.

Mobile Solution For Surfing The Web Whilst Afloat - CanalCuttings webmaster Graham Beven used a similar device on a GPRS Pay As You Go network with great results....

Waterbuoy to enter the Dragons’ Den - James Halliburton, the man behind Waterbuoy, will bravely enter the Dragons’ Den in the fifth series of BBC2’s hit TV show.

New Mercia Marina Development, Willington, Derbyshire - Gets go ahead - A multi-million pound marina which will be one of the largest canal-based marinas in the country is to be built near Willington in Derbyshire.

R B 'Bert' Dean - Robert Dean - Creative Writer -
Stoke-on-Trent
- You may be lucky enough one day to meet Bert.

Jubilee Double Act at Stoke Boat Club - Jenny Sherratt for the First Responders and Cedric Johnson for Donna Louise Trust delighted to received their donations.

By Great Haywood Junction - Ken Allen will accept wood turning commissionsStaffordshire Artistic Wood Turner - Besides selling his unique stock items Ken Allen will accept wood turning commissions.

Shugborough Hall and Estate - Between the Trent and Mersey and the Staffs and Worcester Canals close to Great Haywood Junction, and Tixall 'Wides'. The Hall and grounds are accessible on foot from the Trent and Mersey at Lock 22 and Bridge 73.

Duke and Duchess Holiday Hotel Narrowboats - Which cruise should you choose on Duke and Duchess?

Steam Narrowboat President visits "Shackerstone In Steam" - Seen by us on the Trent and Mersey Canal heading back to the Black Country Museum in the West Midlands, in early September 2007.

 

"Willow" - Private Charter, Canal Hotel Narrowboat - We saw canal Hotel Narrowboat Willow on the Trent and Mersey Canal - heading towards Great Haywood at Little Haywood.

The black waters of the canal lead to an even darker secret.... 'The Black Thread' is Margaret Muir’s third novel. Published in hardback by Robert Hale Limited on 31 August 2007. - Our review

Canal Trip On Beatrice for Prizewinning Pupils - They spent some hours cruising the delightful Caldon Canal on Beatrice.

Cheddleton Flint MillCheddleton Flint Mill - Caldon Canal - We visited the flint mill in early August 2007. Situated right next to the canal, which was used to transport the raw and finished materials to and fro..

Etruria Industrial Museum - Jesse Shirley's Etruscan Bone and Flint Mill - Trent and Mersey / Caldon Canal .

1928 Working Boat - 'George' is listed on the National Register of Historic Vessels.

Churnet Valley Railway - We visited the Churnet Valley (Steam) Railway (CVR) at Cheddleton Station in late July 2007 whilst cruising the Caldon Canal.

Willowmoor Art Workshop - A floating art gallery by artist Michelle Martin.

Living on a Narrowboat - Over the next few months we will examine those small details that we believe can mean the difference between comfort and misery when living aboard full time on a narrowboat.


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Britain has over 4000 miles of waterways, much of that has accessible towpath, over 2.5 thousand listed buildings and structures, around 70 scheduled monuments, nearly 5,000 bridges and almost 400 aqueducts. There are around 1,550 working locks and many that don't, not to mention over 1,000 lock cottages and other dwellings, plus 60 tunnels. So there is an awful lot to see!

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