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The triangular junction with its two cast iron towpath bridges is a symbol of... (more)

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Kimberley is heading towards Napton on the Oxford Canal. Following the... (more)

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The Oxford Canal was one of the first generation of canals in the United Kingdom... (more)

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The development is known as Eagle Works. For the factory that used to stand on... (more)

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From a roll of film taken during January-February 1983; no more precise dating... (more)

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The Oxford Canal was one of the first generation of canals in the United Kingdom... (more)

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The railway and canal run side by side here, but this was not always the case:... (more)

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Recent snow-melt had caused flooding in the valley. There was a bitter east... (more)

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This information board has been erected by the Canal & River Trust and is... (more)

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There are three bridges at Braunston Turn where the northern section of the... (more)

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Sheepwash Channel (also known as Sheepwash Cut) diverges from the main channel... (more)

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Sheepwash Channel (also known as Sheepwash Cut) diverges from the main channel... (more)

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Narrowboat passing under Buller's Bridge on the Oxford Canal.... (more)

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Cottages and narrowboats at Langford Lane Moorings on the Oxford Canal.... (more)

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Narrowboats moored at Thrupp on the Oxford Canal.... (more)

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Former lock-keeper's cottage.

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Water troughs and rings for tying up and resting the horses that drew the... (more)

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The two bridges at the T-junction of the Grand Union Canal (beyond the bridges)... (more)

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The Greyhound PH is a free house situated adjacent to Hawkesbury Junction where... (more)

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Hawkesbury Lock is at the very end of the Oxford Canal at its junction with the... (more)

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A narrow channel connects the Oxford and Coventry canals, this bridge is seen... (more)

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R C Dobbs & Co. of Halesowen's narrowboat Jubilee moored on the Oxford... (more)

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Heading northwards, the Oxford Canal enters a quite steep sided heavily wooded... (more)

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Mallards are ubiquitous on canals - here three are seen swimming towards the... (more)

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This scenic stretch of the Oxford Canal passes between All Oaks Wood on the left... (more)

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Rugby is famous as a railway town - Dickens referred to it as "Mugby... (more)

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As the Oxford Canal approaches its end at its junction with the Coventry Canal... (more)

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A very attractive stretch of the Oxford Canal passes alongside All Oaks Wood.... (more)

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This is a view from directly under the SP3684 : Bridge over Hawkesbury Junction (Oxford Canal side) looking northeastwards such... (more)

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The Rugby Branch off the Oxford Canal is a little offshoot, about 350yds (320m)... (more)

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Carrying Bridge Street over the Oxford Canal. The heat retained in the bridge... (more)

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See SP4540 : Oxford Canal, Bridge#164 at Banbury for the bridge open. The buildings and bridge beyond are part of... (more)

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Seen through Bridge 165. The bottom gates of the lock are open, but no-one is... (more)

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The bankside trees on the right here are starting to obstruct that side of the... (more)

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Looking south towards bridge 166 [Bridge Street]. Semi-frozen and no passing... (more)

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On a cold January morning. South of Bridge 166 [Bridge Street]. The towpath... (more)

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Offering waste disposal and toilets for boaters.

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A view of the extensive buildings of Town Thorns Farm at Hungerfield taken from... (more)

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Taken at a canal boat rally in 1977. This is the canal arm visible to the right... (more)

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A female mallard (Anas platyrhynchos) which has rather drab brown plumage... (more)

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