Murder Most Foul

Today in 1898 is infamous
A murder most foul
In Bugsworth Basin
An act that made residents howl

On board her boat
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Names

Slowly passing moored boats
All look so sad and cold
Appearing to be huddled close
And feeling very old

But some have names to delight… Read the rest

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Sunday

Today is Sunday
And the canal is as quiet
As a church pew on a Monday

A sunrise waited us
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Hardcastle Tunnel

Today was like no other day
Mollie took us on a magical tour
A trip to take your breath away
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The Stairway to Heaven

We are told it is “The Stairway to Heaven”
21 locks on the Grand Union
Really helpful if you have a crew of seven
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As Good as a Pantomime

Slowly moving, ducks for company
Nature blooming along the banks
As birds in trees sing a symphony
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Stockton Top

September Sun invites you out
Maybe a trip to Stockton Top
Then by the canal a walkabout
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Heavenly

One after another the narrow boats
Enter the Stonebridge Lock
Families enjoying being afloat
But they need to stop by seven o’clock


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Roads of Blue

Roads of blue
Meander through green trees
So glad I am with you
And a chance to be at ease


Four miles an hour
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