Category Archives: history and excursions

June 22

Posted on June 22, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

A laid back kind of day. Rang this morning for sunday services here in Worsley: they have a 10, but someone had broken a couple of ropes, so there were issues. We rang just the inside 5 today (there were … Continue reading →

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June 16

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Laid back day as I made ready for exit from Liverpool. Shopping for groceries, water in the tank, etc. I did discover yet another part of the city center that was different again: much of the ‘business’ buildings, rather than … Continue reading →

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June 15 Part 2

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Wow! The Mersey River Festival has taken place this weekend, with events all along the waterfront, and docks. Many events are taking place in the dock right in front of the boat, so I have the best seats in the … Continue reading →

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June 15 part 3 Delayed!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Hi, Well, Father’s day and birthday continued in fine style. The Festival was buzzing with stuff, and the raft race and water jet man were right in front of the boat.

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June 12

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Hi, and thanks for your patience. The entire website vanished, except for the opening picture and your past comments. I have had a major restore done, but this returned me to June 4, so there is a bunch to get … Continue reading →

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June 1

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

I’ve finished the Bridgewater Canal, having passed the western part of Manchester and headed northward to Wigan. The Bridgewater canal served the many now derelict mills along the way- both to carry raw cotton inward and finished goods outward, but … Continue reading →

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