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Foxton Locks – 1978 – 3
by Alan Murray-Rust
for square SP6989
Under the bridge (no.61) at the bottom lock. The bridge dates from the building... (more)
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Foxton Locks – 1978 – 2
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SP6989
Three down, seven more to go.
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Foxton Locks – 1978 – 1
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SP6989
Looking down the lower section.
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Leicester Branch, summit level
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SP6174
Haddon Road Bridge (no.22) in the distance.
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Red Hill Lock and bridge
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SK4930
This is the last lock on the Soar Navigation before the river joins the River... (more)
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Foxton inclined plane
by Alan Murray-Rust
geograph for square SP6989
At the time of this visit, the planes had been largely cleared, but the engine... (more)
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Gumley Road crosses the Leicester Arm of the Grand Union Canal
by Tim Glover
geograph for square SP6889
This is Gumley Road Bridge, number 60. National Cycle Route 6 crosses the bridge.
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Clarkes bridge [No 5], from the east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7089
Carrying a bridleway over the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand Union Canal.... (more)
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Gallows Hill Bridge [No 8] and a pipe bridge
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7290
Gallows Hill Bridge carries the B6047 [formerly the A6] over the Market... (more)
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Uncle Tom's Bridge [No 12], from the south-west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Carrying the former A6 [now the B6047] over the Market Harborough Arm [Leicester... (more)
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Sedgley's Bridge [No 9], from the south-west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7389
Once also known as Wilford Bridge. Carrying a public footpath over the Market... (more)
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The Grand Union Canal - Leicester section, between bridges 2 and 3
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5966
Opened on 9th August 1814 as the Grand Union Canal, between Foxton and Norton... (more)
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The Welford Arm, Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6382
Looking north between bridges 2 and 1. The Welford Arm opened in November 1814,... (more)
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Between bridges 12 and 13 on the Leicester section
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5973
The canal now known as the Grand Union Canal - Leicester section opened in 1814... (more)
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Norton Junction, looking north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6065
Opened on 9th August 1814, as the junction between the Grand Union Canal [later... (more)
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Bridge 37, from the south
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6180
Carrying the South Kilworth Road over the Leicester section on the Grand Union... (more)
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26 miles to Leicester
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6179
Grand Junction Canal Co milepost on the Leicester section of the Grand Union... (more)
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Whetstone Lane Bridge from Whetstone Lane Lock
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5698
It's cheaper to build a bridge below a lock than above it. This is the... (more)
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Black Horse Bridge [No 3], from the south-east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6989
Carrying Foxton's Main Street over the Market Harborough Arm of the Grand... (more)
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Welford Junction from the Welford Arm
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6282
On the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal, opened in 1814. Left / south... (more)
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Ball's Bridge [No 3], from the south
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5966
An accommodation bridge on the Grand Union Canal - Leicester section [opened in... (more)
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17 miles from Leicester
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6991
The Grand Union Canal [Leicester section], just south of Debdale Wharf. The... (more)
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Simpkin's Bridge [no 96], from the east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5798
On the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal. Beyond is a glimpse of the... (more)
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The navigable River Soar at Aylestone
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK5701
Part of the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal, between bridges 106 and... (more)
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Dark skies north of Gee's Lock
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5599
The Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal, about four miles south of the... (more)
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The site of the original Bridge 15, Market Harborough Arm
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7287
Bridge 15 was built for access to the grounds of Stone House, formerly the home... (more)
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Bridge No 42, at Welford Junction
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6282
This is a roving bridge, taking the towpath from the 'main line' of... (more)
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Sheep pastures near Watford Gap
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5969
On the west bank of the Grand Union Canal - Leicester section [formerly the Old... (more)
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Blaby Bridge [no 98], from the east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5698
Carrying the Leicester Road [A426] over the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal.
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Site of a former bridge, Market Harborough Arm
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6990
According to a guide printed in 1970, these narrows are the site of Bridge No 1,... (more)
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Market Harborough Arm, between bridges 12 and 11
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Looking north-east.
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Market Harborough Arm, looking north
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Between bridges 13 and 12, near Hillcrest Farm.
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Bridge No 14, from the south-east
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7288
Carrying a public footpath across the Market Harborough Arm. According to a... (more)
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Union Wharf, near dusk
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP7287
When it was called Market Harborough Basin, it was lined with wharves and timber... (more)
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Grand Union [Leicester] Canal, near John Merrick's Lake
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK6010
Looking north between bridges 17 and 19.
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Entrance to Memory Lane Wharf - disused no longer
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK5805
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East of Binley's Bridge [no 67]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6991
The Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal.
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Bridge no 68, from the west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP6891
Carrying a footpath to/from Smeeton Westerby over the Grand Union Canal... (more)
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Crow Mill Bridge [no 92], from the west
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5897
Carrying the South Wigston to Countesthorpe road over the Leicester section of... (more)
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Slipway and winding hole, just west of Blaby Bridge
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5698
On the north bank of the Grand Union Canal [Leicester section].
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Bywash at Gee's Lock, Grand Union Canal [Leicester section]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5599
This channel transfers surplus water from above the lock to below it.
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Blue Bank Bridge [no 102] and Blue Bank Lock [no 37]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5699
Seen from the back of a boat heading south on the Leicester section of the Grand... (more)
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Hawthorn blossom in the Soar valley
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5699
Along the Grand Union Canal [Leicester section], below Blue Bank Lock [no 37].
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Towpath bridge [no 108c], confluence of Rivers Biam and Soar
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK5702
The Soar is navigable and forms part of the Grand Union Canal [Leicester section].
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Parsons Bridge [no 107] from the south
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK5701
Carrying Canal Street over the navigable River Soar, which here is part of the... (more)
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Housing off Canal Street, Aylestone
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SK5701
On the east back of the River Soar / Grand Union Canal [Leicester Section].
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Mooring bollards for Blue Bank Lock [no 37]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5699
Looking south towards Blue Bank Bridge [no 102] on the Leicester section of the... (more)
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Reeds hiding the towpath, south of Gee's Lock [no 36]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5598
On the Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal, near Glen Parva.
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Canada geese on the canal bank, near Glen Parva
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5598
The Leicester section of the Grand Union Canal, between bridges 100 and 101.
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Bridge and former bridge, Grand Union Canal [Leicester section]
by Christine Johnstone
geograph for square SP5598
In the foreground, the abutments of the former Great Central Railway bridge.... (more)
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