Passing through the Worcester Bar in Gas Street Basin
Approaching Broad Street Tunnel
Having moved into Sherborne in the morning, we spent Thursday afternoon visiting the wonderful Birmingham Back to Backs National Trust site. The well preserved houses are a "must visit" attraction for those with an interest in the social and industrial history of working class England. They are only a short walk from the canals of central Birmingham.
The Birmingham Back to Backs
That evening we managed to get last minute tickets for the Phantom of the Opera which was playing at the Hippodrome. We had yet to see this blockbuster and enjoyed it a lot. The stage setting, singing and, of course, the music were great. As we left the theatre the snow began falling. Little did we know that it would continue through the night and come down more heavily during the wedding on Friday!
Snowy Sherborne Wharf
Moving back to the boat on Saturday it was clear that the blizzard that had enveloped most of the country was going to make going to Dudley that day very difficult. There is limit to how much discomfort one can stand when boating. Although Albert stayed put at the wharf all day on Saturday we visited Maggie's mother in Solihull using the local trains and buses.
Cambrian Wharf in the snow
Farmers Bridge Locks in the snow
It took the boat some time to warm up when we returned in the evening. We will have to see what weather is in store tomorrow. Arctic conditions appear to prevail over most of Britain and the prospects for reasonable weather at Easter look remote. Still who knows what is to come. And this is mid March!
Heavy snow on Albert
