The Railway & Canal History Society has formed a new special interest group that is available to members, entitled Modern Transport. I co-ordinate the pieces...
Whilst I can't be of any assistance regarding Laurence's mystery GU boat, I can confirm that "Usworth" once possessed a wheelhouse. During the 1961-63 period...
Happy New Year. In ' 63 BR maintenance boatsand four men arrived outside my Rubery Owen office on the Walsall Canal and in a week laid seven bricks on a...
An historic Walsall watering hole has been voted the number one waterside pub in the UK. The Manor Arms in Park Road, Rushall, which dates back to 1104, came ...
Many of you will remember the BCN 24 hour Marathon Challenge that was organised by Helen & Chris Davey for 10 years ending in 2002. Well BCNS have resurrected...
In addition to the information sent out earlier, the organisers would like it to be known that non BCNS members who enter the Challenge will be entitled to a...
Following a discussion on the Britain's Lost Railways group regarding an appropriate place to post images and discuss historic and lost waterways, a new group...
Following a discussion on the Britain's Lost Railways group regarding an appropriate place to post images and discuss historic and lost waterways, a new group...
A unique 70' BCN motorboat. Built 1934 by Harris Bros of Bumblehole, Netherton, formerly operated by T & S Element of Oldbury. New footings and bottom, wooden...
This is a very special boat and should return to the BCN, and hopefully not be converted again. It is the only Motor Day Boat built, all the other motors...
It would be good to see this tug back on the BCN! FOR SALE Wooden BCN Tug Progress Built in 1936 by Peter Keay and Son, Walsall Built for W Elwell and Sons and...
Hi there, I thought there might be some on this site who would be interested in the fact that during the Changing Lifestyles event in Birmingham Town Hall from...
Latest on Valencia Wharf I have received a rather unsatisfactory update from Sandwell Council in response to my FoI enquiring about Valencia Wharf. Here are...
Will Depressing reading but I think that from a FOI perspective they have fulfilled your request. Its not for the FOI person to comment on whether the matter...
The Times on 28th and 29th has carried two articles regarding the progress and rejuvination of the British Canal system. On page 63 29th January there is...
Hello, If the engine is on the cabin roof and has the shaft over the boatmans head and down to the rudder this was the first one to travel to London, as...
Have just received the following BW stoppage notice regarding the demolition of theis bridge: Bradley Arm Glass House Bridge to Pothouse Bridge Monday 9...
Max and others The shaft is not evident, but the engine appears to be on the cabin. I describe this craft arrangent in my book BIRMINGHAM CANAL NAVIGATIONS, ...
As you can see from the group heading picture took yesterday, all is in place to demolish the unique bridge on the Bradley arm. Another piece of history soon...
To all interested parties, Â As far as I am aware there has been no update on Valencia Wharf since Mr Wood's posting of 26th January. This may mean that most...
Re[2]: [CanalScapeBCN] Latest on Valencia Wharf Dear John, Saturday, February 14, 2009, 2:22:04 PM, you wrote: To all interested parties, As far as I am aware...
To All Concerned, Â Â On Sunday 15th February I replied to a message I received from Mr Will Chapman concerning my posting of the previous day re: the...
Thanks for the heads up John. I have written back to the Council asking why they said there was no application when there was and also, why they have not sent...
Dear Will, Â Thank you for your prompt reply to my posting. I was unsure if people within the group knew about the planning application, but it would seem now...
It does seem to me that the Valencia wharf incident has had its day. Holloways must be aware of the potential a Marina would bring to the area but for whatever...
Hi Will, Â Thanks for your message. I'm pleased that you have sent in an objection. I will be submitting one myself soon and will also try to persuade a...
Dear Laurence, Â Thank you for your response to my e-mail. Some of the points you make are obviously true, especially those regarding the loss of canalside...
... Absolutely! The principle must always be to object first - even to reasonable looking applications - because otherwise the plans may change and you will...
