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Grand Union Canal
BW192/3/1/21/2/5
Pair of narrowboats leaving Watford Lock
Description
Black and white photograph of the "Rosa Hambridge" (visible on the side of the cabin along with "G.U. 11525") butty narrowboat 'Little Wonder' and the motor narrowboat 'Geneva' leaving Watford Lock. Taken from the side of the canal looking towards the back of the butty, there is a woman on the back of 'Little Wonder' holding the tiller and there is someone visible on the back of 'Geneva' which is passing under a bridge in the distance. Running blocks are being used to tow the butty.
Date
c1930s
Reference code
BW192/3/1/21/2/5
Extent & medium
1 photograph
