18 (k). Disused Waterways - Miscellaneous
22nd April 2006

Various shots of disused canals from across the country. More pictures will be added soon.

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One of the few surviving remnants of the Croydon Canal in Betts Park, Anerley. 4th June 2008.
One of the few surviving remnants of the Croydon Canal in Betts Park, Anerley. 4th June 2008.
 A short section of the Oxford Canal at Banbury was required for road construction so a diversion was built in the 1980s. This is the point where the present line diverges from the original, the truncated remains of which can be seen on the right. 21st March 2008.
A short section of the Oxford Canal at Banbury was required for road construction so a diversion was built in the 1980s. This is the point where the present line diverges from the original, the truncated remains of which can be seen on the right. 21st March 2008.
 Part of the Caen Hill flight on the Kennet & Avon when under restoration in January 1975.
Part of the Caen Hill flight on the Kennet & Avon when under restoration in January 1975.
 The entrance to the Caistor Canal seen in 2002. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
The entrance to the Caistor Canal seen in 2002. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
The former entrance to a factory wharf at Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham. 27th May 2008.
The former entrance to a factory wharf at Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham. 27th May 2008.
 Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham. Beyond the boat the canal once continued on to the wharves at Newhall and also to Baskerville Basin via Gibsons Tunnel. 27th May 2008.
Cambrian Wharf, Birmingham. Beyond the boat the canal once continued on to the wharves at Newhall and also to Baskerville Basin via Gibsons Tunnel. 27th May 2008.
 The entrance to the Cambridge Arm of the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Though long disused, it still functions as a feeder. 17th June 2007.
The entrance to the Cambridge Arm of the Gloucester & Sharpness Canal. Though long disused, it still functions as a feeder. 17th June 2007.
 The Cromford Canal near Butterley Tunnel. 15th July 2006. OS: SK421513
The Cromford Canal near Butterley Tunnel. 15th July 2006. OS: SK421513
The eastern end of Buttlerley Tunnel on the Cromford Canal. 15th July 2006. OS: SK421513
The eastern end of Buttlerley Tunnel on the Cromford Canal. 15th July 2006. OS: SK421513
 Restoration underway on the Droitwich Barge Canal in March 1977. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
Restoration underway on the Droitwich Barge Canal in March 1977. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
 Hanbury Junction on the Droitwich Narrow Canal.
Hanbury Junction on the Droitwich Narrow Canal.
 A bridge over the former Dudley No. 2 Canal in Selly Oak Park. 2nd July 2006. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
A bridge over the former Dudley No. 2 Canal in Selly Oak Park. 2nd July 2006. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
looking over the top of the same bridge in Selly Oak Park. 2nd July 2006. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
looking over the top of the same bridge in Selly Oak Park. 2nd July 2006. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
 An old postcard showing the western portal of Lappal tunnel on the Dudley No. 2 Canal. It was the fourth longest canal tunnel in Britain (after Standedge, Strood & Sapperton). It closed in 1917 and very little remains of it now.
An old postcard showing the western portal of Lappal tunnel on the Dudley No. 2 Canal. It was the fourth longest canal tunnel in Britain (after Standedge, Strood & Sapperton). It closed in 1917 and very little remains of it now.
 Greywell Tunnel on the Basingstoke Canal. 28th July 2004.
Greywell Tunnel on the Basingstoke Canal. 28th July 2004.
 The Chatterley portal of the first, disused Harecastle Tunnel. (2633 metres). 22nd June 1997.
The Chatterley portal of the first, disused Harecastle Tunnel. (2633 metres). 22nd June 1997.
A disused narrow lock on the Hatton flight, converted into a bypass weir. 14th July 2006.
A disused narrow lock on the Hatton flight, converted into a bypass weir. 14th July 2006.
 Lock 2E on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The restored canal passes through the lock chamber on the level in order to access the new Bates Tunnel. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SE146160
Lock 2E on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. The restored canal passes through the lock chamber on the level in order to access the new Bates Tunnel. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SE146160
 Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 17E, Linthwaite. The lock is seen here prior to restoration when it was cascaded. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SE095146
Huddersfield Narrow Canal, Lock 17E, Linthwaite. The lock is seen here prior to restoration when it was cascaded. (Photo courtesy of David Stowell). OS: SE095146
 The long disused Llanthony Lock on the Severn at Gloucester. 19th September 1989.
The long disused Llanthony Lock on the Severn at Gloucester. 19th September 1989.
The remains of a lock on the Liskeard & Looe Canal in Cornwall. June 1990. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
The remains of a lock on the Liskeard & Looe Canal in Cornwall. June 1990. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
 St Keyne Bridge on the Liskeard & Looe Canal. 28th July 2009.
St Keyne Bridge on the Liskeard & Looe Canal. 28th July 2009.New
 Terras Bridge on the Liskeard & Looe Canal. 28th July 2009.
Terras Bridge on the Liskeard & Looe Canal. 28th July 2009.New
 Grand Union Canal bridge 132 at Startop's End. The disused arch on the left led to a second lock, added in 1838 to speed up traffic through this busy section of canal. 2nd May 2009.
Grand Union Canal bridge 132 at Startop's End. The disused arch on the left led to a second lock, added in 1838 to speed up traffic through this busy section of canal. 2nd May 2009.New
Newbold Tunnel on the North Oxford Canal. This section of the canal is on one of the disused loops, left when the canal was straightened. 1988.
Newbold Tunnel on the North Oxford Canal. This section of the canal is on one of the disused loops, left when the canal was straightened. 1988.
 The disused Chesterfield Canal near Norwood Tunnel. 2nd August 2006.
The disused Chesterfield Canal near Norwood Tunnel. 2nd August 2006.
 The bricked up eastern portal of Norwood Tunnel. 2nd August 2006.
The bricked up eastern portal of Norwood Tunnel. 2nd August 2006.
 Looking east from above Norwood Tunnel. 2nd August 2006.
Looking east from above Norwood Tunnel. 2nd August 2006.
The entrance (right) to the Old Hill Colliery branch on the Dudley No 2 Canal. 1st October 2006.
The entrance (right) to the Old Hill Colliery branch on the Dudley No 2 Canal. 1st October 2006.
 Bricked up bridge arch at the junction of the Old Hill Colliery branch. 1st October 2006.
Bricked up bridge arch at the junction of the Old Hill Colliery branch. 1st October 2006.
 Disused narrow locks at Knowle on the Grand Union Canal. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
Disused narrow locks at Knowle on the Grand Union Canal. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
 The entrance to the former Cumberland Arm of the Regents Canal. The main line diverges on the left. The Arm terminated at Cumberland Basin near Euston Station. It was closed during Word War 2 and infilled with rubble from war damaged London. Most of the line has now been built on. 28th April 2007.
The entrance to the former Cumberland Arm of the Regents Canal. The main line diverges on the left. The Arm terminated at Cumberland Basin near Euston Station. It was closed during Word War 2 and infilled with rubble from war damaged London. Most of the line has now been built on. 28th April 2007.
Entrance to the long disused second flight of locks at Smethwick. 25th July 2006.
Entrance to the long disused second flight of locks at Smethwick. 25th July 2006.
 Southnet Tunnel on the Kington, Leominster & Stourport Canal. Although it was competed in 1795 this part of the canal was never opened and the tunnel saw no commercial traffic. 16th April 2006. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
Southnet Tunnel on the Kington, Leominster & Stourport Canal. Although it was competed in 1795 this part of the canal was never opened and the tunnel saw no commercial traffic. 16th April 2006. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
 Southnet Tunnel interior. It is an impressive 1,146 metres long. An even longer tunnel at Pensax on the same canal was never completed. 16th April 2006. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
Southnet Tunnel interior. It is an impressive 1,146 metres long. An even longer tunnel at Pensax on the same canal was never completed. 16th April 2006. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
 The Kington, Leominster & Stourport Canal near Southnet Tunnel. 16th April 2006. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
The Kington, Leominster & Stourport Canal near Southnet Tunnel. 16th April 2006. (Picture courtesy of Martin Wilson).
Part of the former Tavistock Canal in Devon. June 1990. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
Part of the former Tavistock Canal in Devon. June 1990. (Picture courtesy of David Stowell).
 The entrance to the former Whitmore Arm and basin, part way down the Farmers Bridge flight of locks. 14th July 2006.
The entrance to the former Whitmore Arm and basin, part way down the Farmers Bridge flight of locks. 14th July 2006.
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