Bingley, Five Rise Locks, Leeds And Liverpool Canal c.1900
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B98501
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At 127 miles, this is the longest canal in Britain, and creates a vital trans-Pennine crossing between the mill towns of Yorkshire and the seaports of the Mersey. The famous Five Rise locks raise barges and boats an awesome 60 feet. This splendid view shows both the flight and boats. The furthest boat is a steam-powered tug, which will move the immaculate coal-laden transom-sterned 'short boat' with sweeping lines and long wooden tiller. It could carry a load twice the size of a narrow boat. Note the fancy rope-work on the stern: it is clean, despite the dirty cargo.
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