At Bratch Middle Lock, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
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Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 7 Dec 2007
At busy times a strict regime of three boats down then three up needs to be observed, and spectators can be numerous. The lock keeper works very hard to assist the boaters, so signs now forbid others to be at lockside, for safety reasons.