Canal Daytrip

28 July 2002

On 28 July 2002, twelve of us (eleven bellringers) went on a daytrip on the Grand Union Canal from Pitstone Wharf near Tring.

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Keith, Alan, Barry, Sybil, Jane, Sheila and Helen onboard

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George and Henry

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Craig at the helm with Mary

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Jane as figurehead as we enter the top lock at Marsworth (Photo: Barry Chick)

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Helen and Craig

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Mary, Mary, Lucy and Keith

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Jane and Alan at the bow as Helen takes the boat to the next lock on the seven-lock Marsworth flight

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Lucy looking cheerful as we wait for the lock to fill

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"No dog landing" it says...

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...Henry and George preparing to become criminals!

A great day out was had by all - thoroughly recommended (especially in good weather!)