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for discussing British waterways
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Shannon floods: Castleconnell, O'Briensbridge, Errina
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New page up at [link] The interesting thing about this lot (though not of much consolation to folk flooded from their homes) is that it gives an idea of the water levels on these stretches before the Ardnacrusha hydroelectric power station was built. The effect is even clearer on the next page I... more »
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When we are all plugged in?
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It seems I suspect by the politics of stealth that we are all gradually going to be shepherded into marinas and that leafy little mooring next to a field will just be a dream of the past. This is perhaps an over exaggeration, but it appears to be the way of the future with the rapid explosion of all the new marinas turning up... more »
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Droitwich Junction Photos
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As promised, here are some shots of the restoration from the eastern end. The line descends from Hanbury Junction through three locks in their original position. These were restored earlier, and the tail of the third lock can be seen in: [link]... more »
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Blog Update
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Hello Everyone I have updated my blog [link] Water tank options are the pressing subject for me ATM Input / opinions welcome Biggles
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Books
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Hi all, I've just listed the following surplus David & Charles books on eBay: Canals of South West England (270489126662) Canals of Eastern England (270489130001) The Oxford Canal (270489133283) British Canals (270489135440) Andrew
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Caldon Canal Breached near Leek
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Canal bank and towpath collapse An engineer was at the site on Friday and saw no signs it would leak A hole has appeared in a canal near Leek, Staffordshire, causing gallons of water to flood the surrounding fields. A 50ft (15m) section of the Caldon Canal east bank and towpath collapsed at about 0530 GMT.... more »
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Back issues of Waterways World
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Please can anyone help. I am trying to obtain copies of the articles about the horseboat Pamela that were published in WW as follows: Sept 76 - Apr 77 - Jun 1977 - Nov 77. Emailed scans or photocopies would do. Many thanks - Chris B.
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Prompt Payment Discount
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BW have announced a proposal to progressively reduce the prompt payment discount over the next 3 years, replacing it, in part, with a discount for renewing online: [link] ...They also propose adding a £7.50 charge (described as "nominal") for... more »
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! How the EU Wastes Your Money
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The European Union budget between 2007 and 2013 is estimated to be around €975 billion, or £875 billion. According to the Treasury, the UK pays almost £10 billion a year into the EU’s budget. On average (after the rebate, which is about to be struck down), we get back about £5.2 billion. Britain’s net contribution will go from £3 billion in 2009–10 (from a... more »
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