|
|
Post by Mr Stabby on Jun 15, 2018 16:48:58 GMT
Writer and historian Dan Jones uncovers the unique stories behind three of Britain's most iconic canals in this brand new documentary series. The Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to London began its history more than 200 years ago, and challenged the greatest industrial engineering minds of the time. Now it has found new life as a leisure destination for thousands of holidaymakers. Travelling this impressive route, Dan experiences first-hand the innovations behind its construction, including the Blisworth tunnel - the longest freely navigable tunnel in Europe - and the Iron Trunk Aqueduct at Cosgrove.
|
|
|
|
Post by Trina on Jun 15, 2018 16:50:26 GMT
Planning to watch that.👍
|
|
|
|
Post by patty on Jun 15, 2018 19:37:59 GMT
Watching it...interesting
|
|
|
|
Post by JohnV on Jun 15, 2018 19:54:13 GMT
missed it ...... bugger !!!
|
|
|
|
Post by rockdodger on Jun 15, 2018 19:55:03 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by JohnV on Jun 15, 2018 20:04:27 GMT
that picture boils my ......... I just typed a long rant about London boaters but decided to scrub it ..... it just makes my blood pressure go up
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2018 20:13:16 GMT
missed it ...... bugger !!! Channel 44 on Freeview ‘Chan 5 + 1” |
|
|
|
Post by patty on Jun 15, 2018 20:28:52 GMT
well i sort of watched it... in between faffing about clearing up post sons van shenagegans ..we r still kitting it out for him to live in..
i can tell you crt said they dredge about 30 miles of canal every year...
|
|
|
|
Post by JohnV on Jun 15, 2018 20:36:06 GMT
well i sort of watched it... in between faffing about clearing up post sons van shenagegans ..we r still kitting it out for him to live in.. i can tell you crt said they dredge about 30 miles of canal every year... let's see 30 into 2000 goes erm erm erm that makes it 2084 before they finish !!! 666 times Aaaarrrgh it's the mark of the beast !!! |
|
|
|
Post by patty on Jun 15, 2018 21:55:10 GMT
well i sort of watched it... in between faffing about clearing up post sons van shenagegans ..we r still kitting it out for him to live in.. i can tell you crt said they dredge about 30 miles of canal every year... let's see 30 into 2000 goes erm erm erm that makes it 2084 before they finish !!! 666 times Aaaarrrgh it's the mark of the beast !!! well if thats the case then as soon as they finish they'll have to start again..guess keeps them employed... 666=mark of the beast=CRT??...oh no! |
|
|
|
Post by TonyDunkley on Jun 15, 2018 22:16:59 GMT
I only managed to record the last half hour or so of it on Freeview Channel 44 -(5+1) and having now watched it I wish I hadn't bothered. I got the distinct impression that the presenter was simply regurgitating a spiel he'd been schooled in by C&RT's publicity department.
Like John, I was intrigued by the mathematics of the annual mileage of waterway that gets dredged nowadays. Will I be watching the rest of the series ? . . . Don't think so !
|
|
|
|
Post by patty on Jun 16, 2018 5:17:04 GMT
I never 'plan' to view anything really..I only saw that as I was flicking through channels..the bits i saw did seem very pro CRT ..maybe it'll balance if they talk to boaters...
|
|
