Lock No 35, Hatton flight, Grand Union Canal
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Lock No 35, Hatton flight, Grand Union Canal
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 7 Jun 1977
The Hatton flight of 21 wide locks is a daunting experience for any boatman, taking around four hours of continuous hard work. This pair of full-length boats, working breasted-up out of Lock No 35, are almost half way up - a small bridge just ahead of the boats is called 'Half Way Bridge'.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.29642
Longitude
-1.633963