Category Archives: bell ringing

May 17

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Ed Mortimer

Delft: (part 2) So I was misinformed. The Nieuw Kirk IS undergoing restoration, but for 7 Euro, you can climb the 347 steps to the top of the tower, (and listen to the 48! bells in the carillon, and view … Continue reading →

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Oct 30

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Finished! I’ve toured the major canals and waterways of Britain, and accomplished much of what I’d set out to do. Sure, there are a few smaller waterways I’ve missed, and there will always be opportunities to see more, or re-visit … Continue reading →

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Oct 13

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! I am thankful for the opportunities I’ve had to travel and explore, in my wanderings around Britain. I’ve had support from family and friends, and have met many new friends while on the waterways. I spent a … Continue reading →

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Oct 5

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

  Richmond. This was the intermediate step between Hampton Court Palace, and the tidal Thames. All good. Had some shopping, and then a chance to ring the 12 in All Saints, Richmond. Nice bells, they had a full band, so … Continue reading →

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Sept 25

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames (still continued) Well, Henley was a bigger disappointment than I expected. Besides having to pay for the mooring, no one showed for the promised ringing practice! Oh well, on to Marlow. Nice gentleman is a scruffy boat indicated … Continue reading →

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Sept 20

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames (continued) What a week. Not too much boating travel, but a very large amount of boat stuff! Contradiction? Nope: I moved my boat about 6km total, but saw so much in terms of boat knowledge growth (and refurbishment!). … Continue reading →

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Sept 13

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Thames. I’ve followed the river as it twists and turns, revealing different character and places around each bend. Above Oxford, low bank and very rural. The villages are set back- likely to avoid flooding, but the end result is … Continue reading →

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August 24

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The next chapter in boating. After getting the Boat Safety Inspection completed at Autherley Junction, we moved the boat up the Wolverhampton 21 locks, and found a mooring along the canal beside what we thought was a good pub. Turns … Continue reading →

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July 7

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Back on the canal system. We made our way up the Northampton flight of narrow locks, reveling in the easy, small gates, and good weather (broken clouds, slight breeze). Saw the smoke trails (red, white, and blue) from a distant … Continue reading →

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June 19

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Another week of very different activities for me. I travelled back to Liverpool, having moored the boat in Godmanchester (and rang there on the front 6 of their heavy 8: tuning strange when you do that, and the noise from … Continue reading →

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