BW200/1/40/139
The Grand Union Canal near Braunston
Description
Views of an M1 motorway bridge north of Braunston, lock 3 with the adjacent Admiral Nelosn Inn and bridge 4 and a drained canal where men can be seen working on the canal bed below the lock and lock 2 with its adjacent cottage where men can be seen working at the top of the lock. Also views of the Willow Wren base at Braunston where many boats can be seen moored including the motorboats 'Sandpiper' and 'Moorhen' and the butty 'Kingfisher' and the British Waterways motorboats 'Archinedes' and 'Hawk'
Date
August 1959
Reference code
BW200/1/40/139
Extent & medium
11 black and white photographs
