Braunston Junction by peadar

Braunston Junction

Braunston is an historic junction on the national canal network, originally a meeting place between the different canal companies involved in the carriage of goods between The Midlands (Coventry/Birmingham) and London. So here the Grand Union Canal meets the Oxford Canal, and the unique triangular junction is covered by these magnificent iron bridges, manufactured at the Horseley Ironworks (one of the principle iron workshops of the Industrial Revolution in England).

Just along from this junction is Braunston Marina (see the shot in my Extras album here
https://365project.org/peadar/extras ) which housed one of the original canal boat drydocks and engineering workshops, providing service to the canal trade from the late 18th century to the present day.
Lot of memories for me on your voyage.....from when I lived in the area....way back in the early 1970's....
July 5th, 2021  
The canal system and boats are so interesting to me. Unlike anything in the USA.
July 5th, 2021  
Bep
Beautiful scenery.
July 5th, 2021  
Wonderful light
July 5th, 2021  
It looks so relaxing, you won't want to go back to work.
July 6th, 2021  
Nice bridge
July 6th, 2021  
Great light and framing.
July 6th, 2021  
I love this photo!
July 6th, 2021  
Interesting info! Do you steer the boat from the outside?
July 6th, 2021  
A nice shot. I love the arches of those bridges!

Ian
July 7th, 2021  
delightful capture! Just what I would expect to find on your travels
great composition
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July 7th, 2021  
@stimuloog Yes, from the stern deck.
July 7th, 2021  
Those bridges are very striking. I like the pop of red from the boat.
July 13th, 2021  
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