Canal Boat in the Village
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Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 24 Jul 2014
This is the old canal basin in the heart of the former Royal Small Arms Factory which has been transformed into a new residential area. There is now no connection to the River Lee, so if this boat ever leaves it will have to be by road.