Houseboats above Lock No 1, Basingstoke Canal
Introduction
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Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 16 Oct 1988
In 1988, the problem still remained of houseboats moored in the canal and obstructing navigation. While some of the boats were still in occupation, others were derelict.