Established in 2005: Blog of Steve & Maggie Parkin's 60ft narrowboat based on the Grand Union Canal; includes Steve's reviews of old waterways books
Stoke Bruerne Locks Maintenance March 2006
On March 5th we visited the Stoke flight to view the winter maintence work. New lock gates are being fitted to the 2nd lock.
The bank on the left is the reason why boats often go aground when not in the centre of the pound.
A good view of the bottom gates of the third lock showing why they can be heavy to move.
Dredging required? Just above the bottom lock.