Narrowboat Collection

Near Bingley (oil on board)
3822454 Near Bingley (oil on board) by Stead, Frederick (1863-1940); 49.1x62 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Narrowboat crossing the River Dee in autumn on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, built by Thomas Telford and William Jessop, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Froncysyllte, near Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales

NFS (London Region) narrow boat fitted with fire pumps
There were 18 river fire stations along the length of the River Thames during WW2. They were used to accommodate the crews on a 24 hour standby to operate the fireboats

Canal Boats on Kennet & Avon Canal, Hungerford, Berkshire, England

Illustration of narrowboat entering, moving up, and leaving lock

Narrowboats moored on the Kennet and Avon Canal at sunset, Kintbury, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Life on a barge, Henley-on-Thames - early 1900s Date: early 1900s

Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - Canal Boat, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - Canal Boat, 1917
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal - Canal Boat, 1917. The C&O Canal operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River between Washington, D.C. and Cumberland, Maryland

Scotland, Edinburgh, Union Canal. Canal Boat moored near the Lochrin Basin on the Union Canal near Fountainbridge. Now known as the Edinburgh Quay

UK, England, West Midlands, Droitwich Spa, Vines Park, The Droitwich canal

England, Hampshire, Basingstoke, Odiham, Basingstoke Canal and Narrowboat

Narrowboat on the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal in the Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales

England, London, Maida Vale, Little Venice, Annual Canal Boat Cavalcade, Canal Boats

England, London, Little Venice, Annual Canalway Cavalcade, Detail of Narrowboat Colourful Canalware

Narrowboats moored on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal near Pencelli, Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales. Spring

Europe, United Kingdom, England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield, Victoria Quays

Narrowboats on the Kennet and Avon Canal by Northcroft Park on a frosty winter morning, Newbury, Berkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

England, West Midlands, Kinver. Narrowboat moored on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Kinver

Canal Scene, 19th century (w / c)
6198953 Canal Scene, 19th century (w/c) by Murray, David (1849-1933); 26x38.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; Scottish, out of copyright

Pushing a monkey boat through the lock at Brentford (b / w photo)
3637641 Pushing a monkey boat through the lock at Brentford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pushing a monkey boat through the lock at Brentford)

Narrowboat on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal
A narrowboat on the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal at Tinsley Locks, Sheffield, England. A man leans over at the tiller as the boat passes the gasworks Date: 1996

The River Thames at Sonning, Berkshire. Date: 1980s

Camden Lock Lock, London, UK, 30 / 1 / 10. Creator: Ethel Davies
Camden Lock Lock, London, UK, 30/1/10. The canal lock on the Regents Canal, an arm of the Grand Union Canal, near Camden Lock Market and Kentish Town, London, NW5, England, UK

Camden Lock, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Narrowboat moored near the lock at Camden Lock on the Regents Canal alongside the market, Camden Town, London, NW1, England

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Salford Quays theatre seen across the north bay of the basin

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View of the basin at Salford Quays

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The National Waterways Museum at night

The Worcester-Birmingham Canal at Tardebigge looking towards Bromsgrove

Long Itchington. A barge makes its way through the locks along the local canal with the help of two men pulling the gates shut

Ducks enjoy an autumn swim on the canal at Atherstone

The Pulteney Bridge crossing the River Avon in the city of Bath, Somerset, England

Narrowboat carrying load of fuel on city canal, Regents Canal, Islington, London, England, March

Narrowboat moored on canal, Lancaster Canal, near Cockerham, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, November

A view of the Canal Basin, Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal, Brecon, Brecon Beacons National Park, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom, Europe

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A picturesque scene unfolds as a narrowboat gracefully crosses the River Dee on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, its vibrant autumn hues reflecting in the calm waters below. Built by the ingenious Thomas Telford, this engineering marvel stands as a testament to human ingenuity and innovation. In bustling London, an NFS (London Region) narrowboat equipped with fire pumps showcases its readiness to combat any emergency that may arise along the city's intricate canal network. A symbol of safety and protection, it navigates through the waterways with purpose and determination. As twilight descends upon Kintbury in Berkshire, England, narrowboats find solace moored on the tranquil Kennet and Avon Canal. The setting sun casts a golden glow over their elegant silhouettes, creating a breathtaking sight that captivates both locals and visitors alike. Hungerford too witnesses the beauty of canal life as boats leisurely traverse through the enchanting Kennet & Avon Canal. Against a backdrop of historic architecture, these vessels become part of an ever-moving tapestry that tells stories of exploration and adventure. An illustration vividly depicts a narrowboat entering, moving up, and leaving lock - showcasing one aspect of navigating these waterways. This delicate dance between boat and lock epitomizes harmony amidst nature's obstacles; it is an art form mastered by those who call these canals home. Henley-on-Thames offers glimpses into life aboard a barge – cozy interiors adorned with rustic charm while gliding along serene waters, and is here where tranquility meets community as residents forge lasting connections within this tight-knit floating village. Liverpool's Salthouse Dock provides an urban backdrop for narrowboats seeking respite from their travels across Merseyside. Amidst towering buildings and bustling streets lies this hidden gem - offering weary sailors moments of peace amidst city chaos. Manchester's Castlefield Canal Basin presents another urban oasis where narrowboats find refuge.