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August 19

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Barnby Dun was alternately enchanting and disappointing. A delightful village, but one where almost everyone is away. No ringing for the main service, though they were about the mot welcoming congregation I have ever met. Promises for ringing then for … Continue reading →

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August 17

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

As I moved along from Selby, I am reminded of the time of year. How things have changed over the last week. 25 km/h winds, intermittent showers, and on-again-off again clothing layers. Autumn is near! (well it feels like that … Continue reading →

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August 15

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

What a changing day! I’m in the Selby basin at the top of the lock, and when I passed through here about 2 weeks ago, there was a mat of duckweed, luminescent green, in the basin. When I arrived Wednesday, … Continue reading →

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August 14

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

I’ve enjoyed North Yorkshire greatly. There is so much history (from before the Romans, through the Vikings, and then ‘modern’ history of the English since 1066 or thereabouts. The museum (Yorkshire Museum) in York presents this very well, and there … Continue reading →

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August 9

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Not a great deal of excitement, though some new places I’ve visited. I rang (but just with the light 6) with the York Minster people: very intimidating, with a heavy ring of 12. Still haven’t rung in a 12 when … Continue reading →

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August 1

Posted on August 2, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Days of contrast! We started on the lower part of the Aire River; wide, power operated locks. Touring past the Ferrybridge power station, little did we know that there was to be a major fire in the tower about 20 … Continue reading →

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July 30

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Leeds. An ‘interesting’ mooring in the basin called Clarence Dock. We were right beside the Armouries Museum, which has the most fantastic collections of weapons I’ve seen. The basin in vaguely reminiscent of Liverpool, but with only visitor mooring for … Continue reading →

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July 27

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

A great couple of days. We spent Saturday going to the market in Skipton, then to the Skipton Castle, nestled at the top of the high street. The castle is privately owned,and was extensively restored from 1956- 1987. A significant … Continue reading →

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July 25

Posted on July 26, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Perfect weather continues. Blue skies, gentle breezes, just magic to be boating. We’ve gone for a hike up into the Yorkshire Dales National Park, just tickling the edge, but what a walk. An old spring well, still running water, a … Continue reading →

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July 21

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Fast crew change. Daniel and Nikki have gone on to their adventures and Ruth and Roy Hewitt arrived (late but safely). We did a baby cruise through Burnley to The Wharf pub, where we enjoyed traditional pub meals (hunter chicken, … Continue reading →

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