History The Wyrley and Essington Canal A brief introduction to the history of the Wyrley and Essington Canal
History The canals of the Midland region at the end of WW1 A introduction to the Midland Region canals in 1918
Canalside Homes Looking for Canalside Land with a Mooring? Are you looking for a land to moor your boat? Read this first!
Canalside Homes Can you moor against your own land? Here's how to apply to moor on the canal adjoining a residential property or a privately owned plot of land.
Canalside Homes Things to think about when you're buying a canalside home Let's consider some of the information you may need when buying a canalside property.
Canalside Homes Flood Risk Are you thinking of buying a house by a waterway? Here's some information about flood risk as it affects rivers and canals.
Canalside Homes My thoughts on CRT Disposals My thoughts on Facebook (yuck!) and the sale of Canal and River Trust property.
Canalside Homes 30 steps to selling a house in England If you're thinking of selling your house, or you have a sale in progress, I hope that this post will help you as you proceed along your rather overwhelming journey!
Canalside Homes How can I find someone to view a property for me in the UK? What should you do if you want to view a property but you can't get there yourself?
History Accidental Drowning: Four Young Men from All Cannings The accidental drowning of Francis Cowdry, Stephen Green, William Page, and Henry Withers, on 27th December 1846.
History Found Drowned: Emily Louise Chambers (1865-1897) and Eva Louise Chambers (1896-1897) The story of Emily Louise Chambers and her baby Eva Louise Chambers who were found drowned in 1897.
Narrowboat and canal themed jigsaws I love jigsaw puzzles! Do you? Here's a wonderful list of canal and narrowboat themed puzzles - keeping this list updated is one of the random services I offer to my readers! There are some really beautiful new jigsaw designs to show you, such as a wonderful new
Canalside Homes Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) All about Domestic Energy Performance Certificates, known as EPCs.
History Private William Hutchins, Devizes, 1877-1917 The story of Private William Hutchins, a canal labourer in the Engineering Department, who was killed in action in Belgium in WW1.
History Lockkeepers on the Kennet and Avon Canal in 1911 In 2020 I surveyed the 1911 census to find all the lock keepers along the Kennet and Avon Canal. Here are my findings.
History 2nd Lieutenant Bernard Noel Asprey, Brewood, 1988-1915 The story of Bernard Noel Asprey, a WW1 soldier from the canalside vilage of Brewood.
History Samuel Barlow of Glascote Samuel Barlow and his family, the well known boat buiders and coal carriers of Glascote.
History Private William Arnold Adie, Glascote, d. 1918 Pte William Arnold Adie was killed in action during WW1.
History Lance Corporal Enoch Wright, Kettlebrook, 1875-1916 The story Lance Corporal Enoch Wright of Kettlebrook who died in England during WW1.
History Pte Robert Wood of Amington The story of Pte Robert Wood, a coal miner from Amington who served in WW1, was captured by the Germans, and was later a canal worker.
History 360° tour of Cole Hill Chapel Tamworth A visit to Cole Hill Chapel, Victoria Road, Tamworth, to photograph their graves and memorials.
History 360° tour of Glascote's canalside Cemetery Today I created a 360° tour of my local cemetery at Glascote. It is right beside the canal, and some true canal folk are buried here.
History George Thomas French of Glascote - a WW1 veteran The life and wartime experiences of George Thomas French of Glascote, with articles from the Tamworth Herald and my own genealogical research.
History George Hawkins – a true story from the Caen Hill flight The story of George Hawkins from the Caen Hill flight. Murder, accident, or suicide? What do you think?
