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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 11h
PILLBOXES join listed structures 🫶

We've always held a fascination for these. This is good to see...

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PILLBOXES join listed structures | Towpath Talk
EIGHT First World War pillboxes in Norfolk have also been Grade II-listed. The concrete fortifications, built along the River Ant and North Walsham and Dilh ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 1d
Kennet & Avon Canal, but do you recognise where this is?
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 3d
COSTING TOURISM THOUSANDS! Rotting waterway infrastructure

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COSTING TOURISM THOUSANDS! Rotting waterway infrastructure | Towpath Talk
Waterways infrastructure is being left to rot as custodians struggle to fund repairs and maintenance, according to Fund Britain’s Waterways (FBW) – as one m ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 3d
Remember our story about the shocking fire and explosions in Kelston Lock? Here's the rescue video:

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Shocking fire and explosions in Kelston Lock. Can we lift it in one piece? (everybody ok)
YouTube video by River Canal Rescue
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 6d
IMPROVED TOWPATH to create greener route to town’s train station ⬇

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IMPROVED TOWPATH to create greener route to town’s train station | Towpath Talk
Residents and commuters in Mirfield, West Yorkshire, are benefiting from a resurfaced towpath and upgraded footpath, offering a greener, easier, s ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 6d
Just some cows having a swim in the canal. According to hillmorton locks The Fire Service and farmer successfully got these fans of the cut mooooved back to their field. 🐄
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 10d
SUNKEN BOAT recovery cost pursued by council:

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SUNKEN BOAT recovery cost pursued by council | Towpath Talk
Bath & North East Somerset Council has begun formal proceedings to recover £55,000 in public money that was spent on removing sunken boats from the Rive ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 10d
📸 From the inside out! Great photo from Towpath Talk follower Emily aboard NB Jelly Tot 🫶

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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 13d
WIN a place on an RCR maintenance course! ⏬

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A big thank you to our friends at River Canal Rescue
WIN a place on an RCR maintenance course | Towpath Talk
To celebrate River Canal Rescue’s 25th anniversary, managing director Stephanie Horton is giving away prizes every month, throughout the year. In October, T ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 13d
📸 From the inside out! Great photo from Towpath Talk follower Penny Brown 🫶

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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 15d
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - From the inside out! Great photo from Towpath Talk follower Glen Fischer 🫶

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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 17d
TRADERS FEELING THE HEAT of drought-stricken network and ‘devastating’ winter forecast... Read Lucy Wood's report ⏬

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TRADERS FEELING THE HEAT of drought-stricken network and ‘devastating’ winter forecast | Towpath Talk
Towpath Talk editor Lucy Wood reports... WATERWAYS businesses are expressing growing concerns as low water levels and stoppages are ...
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Inland Waterways Association @iwa-uk.bsky.social · 23d
This spring was the warmest on record. It's why our Director of Campaigns, Charlie, has written for the latest issue of Towpath Talk about the climate challenges the network faces, but also highlighting how waterways are part of the solution. Read the full piece in October's @towpathtalk.bsky.social
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 17d
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY Beautiful photo from Towpath Talk follower and Liveaboard Tim Dale!

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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · 27d
ROCK LEGEND reopens canal centre

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ROCK LEGEND reopens canal centre | Towpath Talk
TAPTON Lock Visitor Centre has been officially reopened by renowned musician Dave Berry. The centre is owned by Derbyshire County Council and was previously ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 16
CHARACTERS OF THE CUT: Just Us Wandering... A FAMILY of five who were looking to buy a house in 2019 unexpectedly had their heads turned by a fellow boat blogger and never looked back. Alice Elgie reports ⬇

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CHARACTERS OF THE CUT: Just Us Wandering | Towpath Talk
A FAMILY of five who were looking to buy a house in 2019 unexpectedly had their heads turned by a fellow boat blogger and never looked back. Alice Elgie rep ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 15
STARLINK Alternative?

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STARLINK Alternative? | Towpath Talk
VISITORS to this year’s Crick Boat Show may well have seen one of the most interesting new products to appear on the market for boat owners for some time, a ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 12
HOT WEATHER takes its toll on Irish Waterways ⬇

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HOT WEATHER takes its toll on Irish Waterways | Towpath Talk
IRELAND, renowned for its damp weather and lush countryside, has struggled in the recent heatwaves that have swept across the northern hemisphere. The first ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 12
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY - BBQ on the Llangollen canal, photo (and BBQ) by Towpath Talk follower Janis Geraghty 🫶

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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 10
📸 PHOTO OF THE DAY from Neil Smith: Night shot near the Cross Keys at Penkridge

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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 8
WIN! A year's RCR Gold Membership!!

More information and TWO ways of entering at towpathtalk.co.uk FREE!

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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 8
The lovely towpath dogs of Towpath Talk follower Archie Workman. Do you have pets on the cut? Let's have a L👀K...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 6
BIODIVERSITY AWARD: Testament to hard work of charity and partners ⬇

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BIODIVERSITY AWARD: Testament to hard work of charity and partners | Towpath Talk
A scheme in the West Midlands that is improving the habitat for wildlife along the region’s historic navigable canals has received a prestigious award. Lucy ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 5
LEARN NEW SKILLS and refresh existing knowledge ⬇❤

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LEARN NEW SKILLS and refresh existing knowledge | Towpath Talk
RIVER Canal Rescue has spaces on its two-day maintenance courses, running on October 1/2, 15/16 and 29/30, November 12/13 and 26/27 and December 10/11. Held ...
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Towpath Talk @towpathtalk.bsky.social · Sep 5
Are you a floating trader or canalside business who's been affected by the navigation restrictions and closures imposed because of the drought? Share your experience with Towpath Talk by posting in the comments or emailing [email protected] - we want to hear from you.