These pictures are taken from a canal-boat cruise from Boothstown to Wigan in the North of England. The legacy of Britain’s industrial past glided by, full of rust and texture. There was wildlife in the undergrowth, the banks overgrown with character (and pubs.) We had a birthday party on board and almost demolished the barge, which was eventually confiscated by the owners. Even our picnic table collapsed beneath us as we moored at a local watering hole. All told, a wonderful day, Pimm’s on the boat – terribly English!
the vibes 
Lovely colours in the photos.
Thank you! Had to boost the colours a little to balance out the grey northern light.
Her Majesty loves your images! Beautiful!
It’s truly an honour, Your Royal Highness (bows) Thank you for gracing us with your…grace and…shit what does one say to Royalty? Cheers, Ma’am!
Did you really get thrown off a barge after wrecking it?
It was an accident! I really wish I’d listened to what my mother told me about steering barges…
Why what did she tell you?
I don’t know. I didn’t listen.
‘Tales of the Riverbank’ was never like this. Sounds like a great day. I really like the shot of the tyre.
It was rock’n’roll all the way. The tyre is part of a bigger picture: more crazy canal capers coming up.
Reblogged this on msamba.
Thanks for the reblog mate!
My parents just hired a barge for a canal trip in Wales. They enjoyed it. Yes, all very English.
Nice photos too.
Well I imagine they behaved themselves like good civilised people! I wish we could say the same!
Sounds like a great time! I’m glad the swan and ducks don’t mind a little rust and texture.
I was threatened by a fluffed up swan while I calmly took a picture! I used to live in a harbour, so I knew not to react. Still a bit scary…
Cool appearance. Inspiring!
Thankyou Jenny! fabulous blog, by the way – you have great taste!
You know,, still beginner.. 😀
Great start, keep it up!
Really great pics.
Thanks for the reblog, and I’m glad you like the pics. I’ve got a similar post called Moroccan Bazaar (under Photography) check it out!
Already did. Love the vibrant colors of Morocco
Lovely finds, Mark!