History
The canals of the Midland region at the end of WW1
A introduction to the Midland Region canals in 1918
Sheridan Parsons
I write Regency romance novelettes with midlife protagonists, ladies with ambition, and gentlemen who work for their living, rather than the usual pretty young debutantes and dukes. I love to include historical details in my storytelling.
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
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 collection
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.