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Canal narrow boat early 1900s
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Canal narrow boat early 1900s
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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Step back in time with this image of a narrow boat navigating a tranquil English canal in the early 1900s, as depicted in this vintage lantern slide from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, available through Mary Evans Prints Online. The narrow boat, with its distinctive flat-bottomed hull and vertical sides, cuts through the calm water, leaving a gentle ripple in its wake. The barge, likely pulled by a horse or mule, is laden with various goods, its cargo carefully secured with ropes and tarps. The scene is reminiscent of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, when the canal network was a vital mode of transportation for the movement of goods and people across the country. The bargee, dressed in traditional working clothes, stands at the helm, intently focusing on the canal ahead, while his companion tends to the horse. The idyllic setting is completed by the lush greenery along the canal banks and the picturesque stone bridges that arch gracefully over the water. This image offers a glimpse into the past, evoking the simple pleasures and hard work that defined life on the canals during this period.
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