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In 1977 we hired our first narrowboat from Anglo Welsh at Market Harborough.From that moment our destiny was set. In 2006 we finally purchased our own brand new 57' narrowboat which we named 'Free Spirit'. Our aim is to travel the length and breadth of all the navigable rivers and canals of the UK. This will be our story as it unfolds.

Monday 26 November 2012

2012 Floods at Swarkstone, Sawley and Trent Lock



SWARKSTONE




Wouldn't want to get the car out today!





SAWLEY

Wooden Chalets cut of by the water.



The River Trent is on the right


Raging water at the weir before the approach to Sawley lock


Sawley flood lock


Road leading to the facilities.



TRENT LOCK

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Safe haven for the ducks and swans.

Steps completely disappeared.

Towpath flooded to Cranfleet. Note the water tap in the middle of the picture

Water tap!

Even the canoeist had to wade through the flood to get back to base.



6 comments:

nb Chance said...

Amazing Pictures Irene! Glad you both had a good break on Merlin.

Best Wishes James and Doug x

Jo Lodge said...

Incredible photographs. Mother Nature showing she is still in charge. You both stay safe xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Jacquie said...

Thought your photos were stunning.
Jacquie & Stein.

Anonymous said...

Great pics

Norwyn

KevinTOO said...

WOW you've certainly been busy today Irene. What an amzing set of pictures, it's good to have you back and that you both enjoyed your time on Merlin.
BTW I have seen the Trent at Swarkestone higher though quite some years ago when those houses were well and truely flooded.
Kevin Harry x

Fred and Lisa. said...

Great pictures.We wondered what Trent Lock would be like.At least the Steamboat is ok.Glad that your both ok.
Fred & Lisa,nb. Chyandour.

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