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Grand Union Canal
BW192/3/1/25/2/9
Sir John Knill's 'Kenelm' clearing the top lock at Braunston on the Grand Union Canal
Description
Black and white photograph taken from the side of the canal looking towards the back end of the motor narrowboat, Ron Wilson can be seen steering with Charles Lane on the gunnel. Part of the butty 'Uranus' is visible in the background. [This was Ron Wilson's first trip working for Sir John Knill] [The boat was formerly a Grand Union Canal Carrying Company Limited narrowboat called 'Epsom'].
Date
c1950s
Reference code
BW192/3/1/25/2/9
Extent & medium
1 photograph
