The Trent and Mersey Canal

A Collection of Photographs taken by Tony Clayton

1 - Derwent Mouth to Fradley

6 - Middlewich to Preston Brook <<-- : -->> 2 - Fradley Junction

Descending Swarkestone Lock, 2002

Swarkestone Junction, 2002 The entrance to the derelict Derby Canal

Stenson Lock, 1974 After the narrow locks this one is quite a shock!

Stenson Lock, 2002 Similar view 28 years later

Branston Lock, 1974 Note two traditional features no longer present: the black and white stripes on the balance beams, and the paddle spindles that extended beyond the end of the beams and presented a hazard to your shins as you went past

Wychnor Boat Rally, 2002

Towpath crossing the Trent at Alrewas, 2002

Looking downstream towards the weir on the Trent at Alrewas, 2002

The Trent and Mersey Canal

6 - Middlewich to Preston Brook <<-- : -->> 2 - Fradley Junction

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