Whitley Lock To Castleford, 2 Locks And One Flood Lock. Then onto Leeds, 5 Locks And One More Flood Lock.

Break out the gloves..............again!

As it turns out this snap I took the other day is a bit of history repeating itself.

The Humber Pride started transporting oil products along the canal again in April this year after a gap of ten years. There is talk of it saving thirteen lorry loads in each trip, Is this just history or the future?

Thursday was a bit of a grueller as we headed to Castleford.

T shirts to start, coat and gloves to finish as it was so cold. To give you some idea of this stupid weather, I couldn't even wear my silly canal hat to keep the rain off my head as it was too windy.

There is a saying that goes along the lines of, "Ne'er cast a clout till may is out". "Clout" in this instance is an item of clothing.

These old sayings seem to have a real bearing on things, even nowadays.

Passing this uplifting declaration,

you are faced with rows of disused coal barges rusting away. The Humber Pride is back in action, why not this lot?
















Friday, and we are following the river Aire towards Leeds.
Quite how that car got there is a puzzle. I can only assume that it must have been washed down the river when it was in flood.

Four hours later and we are passing through the lock under the famous Armoury.












The Armoury in all its canalside glory.
Being a bit of a pedant as to people flying the flag upside down, I think that they have got one wrong on their poles outside. I am going to have to have a walk over there later and see.

Sad or what?

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Until next time.........................

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