Category Archives: canal experiences

Apr 30

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

The Erewash Canal. We proceeded to the mouth of the Soar, and then across the Trent River to Trent Lock, which is the mouth of the Erewash Canal. This canal goes northward to Eastwood and Langley mill, where it connects … Continue reading →

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Apr 26

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

We spent last night at the deep lock at Kegworth. This charming village has an old but very large church, mostly unchanged from the 14th century. Certainly, there are cosmetic changes, and some restoration work, but the church hasn’t been … Continue reading →

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Apr 25

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Ed Mortimer

Glorious spring weather has made this trip magic so far. We’ve cruised north on the Grand Union canal, and down the 10 staircase locks at Foxton. Then a detour into Market Harborough, where Tim and Sheila worked out (finally) how … Continue reading →

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Nov 28

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Back in England. Finished the Scottish adventure with a (long) drive back. Drove through north Yorkshire National Park, with a delightful experience, but not that restful as we wend from Sedburgh through to Ripon. It was very different to see … Continue reading →

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Nov 9

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

The adventure continues-albeit at a different pace. We’ve spent time doing boat wiring (new ceiling lights in the lounge), and a field trip to Nottingham, where we explored the ‘castle’ (really the remnants of one, built upon into an estate … Continue reading →

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Nov 1

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

PPFOTM (It’s a Mortimer thing: you wouldn’t understand) Welcome to November, a month of special remembrances. Being that this is the 100th anniversary of the start of WW1, there are lots of things to remember and also to be thankful … Continue reading →

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Oct 31

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Happy Halloween to all. Sorry about the break in postings, but… We’ve been to Market Harborough, and that was fine, though we had to moor outside the basin as it was full. We left there on a fine morning, and … Continue reading →

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Oct 25

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

We moved on from Burton after staying a day for the tail end of a hurricane from North America. The wind blew, the rain fell, and there was a tornado here in Burton- though far from us. We actually didn’t … Continue reading →

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Oct 20

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

We moved along the Trent and Mersey Canal, from Fradley junction (with the Coventry Canal). We spent the night there, after just missing out on the fabulous Sunday roast dinner they have at The Swan pub, right at the junction. … Continue reading →

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Oct 18

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Ed Mortimer

Birmingham (and environs). We left Alvechurch and made our way in the approach to Birmingham through the massive (and impressive) campus of Birmingham University. We stopped in Bournville along the way,which is the purpose built town for the Cadbury empire. … Continue reading →

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