Canal Part III , Blisworth, Northamptonshire, UK.

All pictures are presented at relatively low resolution.    Printed below each image is the photographer's name, if known.
These pictures were obtained in 2009 as a collection supplement.

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Boating family on board "Marvel".  Photograph by Walter Alexander.

Westley's Willows (planted c. 1900), photograph by Walter Alexander

Near the Tunnel North Portal - c1920     photographer unknown

 CJCC Pilot No. 2 - date uncertain but after 1913 because of the portal brickwork.
A pilot narrow boat "at the slit" - photographer unknown.
Narrow boats waiting for tug at the tunnel c. 1920.
Fishing at Fenny Stratford - Walter Alexander.
Works being inspected ? at Stoke Bruerne.
An ice-boat crew pictured before they began work since they all have their coats on!  Fred Trusler at the helm.
Non-descript boat at the slit.
Remains of the tank house near the station (c1970) with a view across the reservoirs towards stockwell bridge.
WW II tree felling on the tunnel embankment, 1942.
Ready for the installation of BW notorious green plastic egg-crate on the towpath between Mill Br. and Candle Br.