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The Oldbury Railway was opened to goods in November1884. This was quite late (in railway construction terms) and the bridge was probably similar to that ...
CanalScape-BCN Society formed In 2007, Challenger Syndicateships acquired a lease on the ex Grand Union motor boat "Barnet". The intention was to restore the...
The group photo shows NB "Progress" with Chris Coburn passing the boat Inn this Saturday. Demolition has started so if you want to see it, be quick! Also now...
I remember going in this pub on my first ever canal holiday in 1982, it was the first pub that I had ever been into that didn't sell bitter - it only sold Mild...
Birmingham Eastside The Annual BCNS walk looked at the Eastside Locks quarter that includes the top locks of the BCN Digbeth Lock Branch that was completed...
At the beginning of the war there was a great fear of Chlorine Gas,my father was a victim in the First War amongst thousands.The red free standing letter boxes...
Further to Ray Shill's request re. information concerning any other known Decontamination Centres I have posted two photos of the ones in question. The BCNS...
The group picture shows MB "Barnet" in the painting dock at Norton Canes Boatbuilders during an inspection to ascertain the next phase of work required. As you...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the CanalScapeBCN group: NEW BOLLARDS AT LOCKS ON THE BCN Lets gauge members opinions on the new square...
There can be no place in Britain that has wasted there canalside opportunities. Where they might have claimed a world heritage site has been lost perhaps...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the CanalScapeBCN group: In the light of reaction to the square wooden Bollards, accidents etc, what...
Strong stuff Ray but oh so true. Where exactly is Notons mill so we can take a look? - ... has been ... have thrown ... destruction ... heritage and ... the...
In reponse to Laurence Nortons Mill is located on Corn Hill and adjoins the rear of Wolverhampton Station The original course of the BCN used to run past the...
The isolated BCN Cottage at Winson Green has been advertised for sale by Cottons Chartered Surveyors, described as freehold, vacant and residential. The...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the CanalScapeBCN group: Given the opinions expressed in the previous poll and in the light of current...
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Hello all, yes I am advertising! My new film is released today and contains substantial unseen footage including the BCN in the 60's. If you want more detailed...
Dear All, Below is a statement received from BW today following comments made to them with evidence of boats being built to over 7ft in the past.: We...
Tipton Gauging Station I have heard that the proposed redevelopment of the Gauging Station for residential purposes has gained fresh interest. Should this go...
The following has just been received from Tony Harvey, BW West Midlands General Manager: Stourbridge Canal breach update Media statement – Friday 19...
Having passed along various West Midland Waterways in the last 14 Days, I have had time to reflect on the Wooden Bollards. I did not encounter the same...
The Parkhead rally this weekend has a good variety of boats to see - see the album "Parkead 2008". On a worse note there appears to be more damage to the...
Last Sunday we took our hire boat through Tipton Locks, and had no problem there, although I did note the fragile state of the gauging station. Tipton. My...
Ray raises a point in listing just 12 sites lost, in reality there are probably 3 x that amount. I would really like to know what British Waterways feels about...
... Taunt in particular, showing narrow boats on te Thames with round timber piled to what would seem to be an unsafe height. One particular shot, of the wharf...
Hurrah!!!!! Work starts on November 3rd constructing a tunnel under the A449 at Hawford Mill.The dual carriageway will be reduced to single track for 32...
Take a look at the picture on our home page, views like this will soon be gone, I urge those of you who want to see the remnants of the BCN which will be lost...
