1978

SJ9854 : North of last bridge, Caldon Canal, Leek Branch, 1978

taken 46 years ago, near to Leek, Staffordshire, England

North of last bridge, Caldon Canal, Leek Branch, 1978
North of last bridge, Caldon Canal, Leek Branch, 1978
Looking from the bridge. There was a dredger and spoil barges just south of the bridge, presumably working north, but unattended at the time (Sunday). The winding hole on the left, when cleared out, was the last place full length boats could wind.

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Geographical Context: Canals
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SJ9854, 37 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Robin Webster   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 28 May, 1978   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 19 October, 2021
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 9801 5498 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:5.5215N 2:1.8701W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 9798 5492
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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