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Leaving Lock Gates Open.
This posting has been prompted by a recent comment left on the blog. The merits of leaving a pair of lock gates open at one end of a lock is one of those questions that is discussed from time to time...
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Lock Gate Poetry.
A poem about Lock Gate poems and CaRT.By Frank Hurst. Pretty words upon the beam are not a thing of which I dream;My life would be much more content if the money more usefully was spent;The canals do...
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You’re Leaving
It is always hard to say goodbye to a much loved friend or colleague. But a nice leaving card and a poem carved into a lock gate could help to make it easier. A poem I think is always a nice way to be...
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Poetry celebrating diversity and multiculturalism.
What is the stupidest waste of public money that you know of?For the inland waterways users I would imagine that poetry on lock gates is high on the list. However, I found out that poetry on lock gates...
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Thinking Out Of The Box (3)
The construction of lock gates is a real craft. Anyone who has taken the time to visit the construction facility on an open day would attest to the skills and craft that can be seen display. Time Laps...
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