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Stoppage at Cowley Lock on the Grand Junction Canal

Description

Black and white photograph taken from above the canal, shows numerous boats stopped at the lock due to an accident involving the wide boat 'Victory'. Boats shown include John Griffiths "Sarah" and W E Costin's 'Rock'. There are numerous boat people on the boats and beside the canal. Further along the canal a tripod 'sheerlegs' has been erected over the lock. There are houses beside the lock.

Date

30 December 1896

Reference code

BW192/3/2/2/12/1/290

Extent & medium

1 photograph
image BW192-3-2-2-12-1-290

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