Memory Wall

Peter Sibley

Remembering my Dad a Christmas time , who loved the Canal life , so many fond memories... Always and forever.

Grahame A Robinson

On behalf of husband and father, whose grandparents came ashore, from living and working on the canals, who taught us to canoe , dipping us in 'Canal number 5'. Who took boat trips of children and elders as a volunteer bargee, and who spent many a happy walk alongside the waters. We miss you x

Jane MacFarlane

Muddy Farm, the best place to be with Jane MacFarlane

FREDA & SID KNAPPER

TO THE BEST PARENTS, WHO TAUGHT ME RIGHT FROM WRONG. BUT STILL ALLOWED ME TO DO MY OWN THING. MISSING THEM.

John E Allen

You lived so close to the canal in Long Eaton...i remember us walking on it as a kid...and i have loved canals ever since.

Orelda Fracine McGee

I love you grandma

George Dangerfield

George you were sadly taken too soon 1904-1915.

Aubrey Hunt

Having grown up in this area, Grandad always held it close to his heart. We have fond memories of walking the canal path with him, memories that we will treasure. Rest easy Grandad, Tim, Jo, Madison and Riley

Macy and William Rothert

For Bill and Macy who love cruising the English canals, meeting old friends as well as making new ones along the way and who have a deep appreciation for the English countryside and the lucky folks who can call this beautiful country home. Here's to many more years of exploring these canals! Merry Christmas Bill and Macy. We love you! Jim and Ellen

Brendan O’Sullivan

Happy Christmas Bren. Long may you continue to enjoy the ‘premium’ of a beautiful canal near you. With love, from C & D

George & Mary

Happy Christmas Gran and Grandpa! Can’t wait to visit here with you Love Bernie xxxx

Michael Beech

As a founder member of the Foxton Inclined plane trust, and canal museum, I wanted to dedicate this part of the canal to you.

Kath Airey

In memory of our Mum, Kath Airey, who was a tireless community stalwart for Whit Friday and Saddleworth. Friend to many, she loved the Canal, and canals in general and regularly walked with Sally. 30th Sept 1942 to 16th Oct 2021. Mark, David & James.

George Eastwood

Your memory is my keepsake, With which we'll never part. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart. Love you forever xx . We will meet again

Gerald and Irene Elliott

In memory of Gerald and Irene Elliott, much loved parents and grandparent’s.

Lynda Hardern

In loving memory of Lynda Hardern, you can shed tears that she is gone or you can smile because she has lived. She spent over 30 years looking out every day across her garden onto this beautiful stretch of canal with a stone snake bridge. The passing longboats were always waved to and the local ducks and occasional swan came running up the garden at the sound of the back door opening, to be fed with bread. Missed but not forgotten!

Reginald Paxton

In dedication of my beloved husband who loved the canals and we spent almost 30 years of blissful journey on the canals. He will be very much missed by all his friends and family.

Christopher Mellor

Our daddy loved the canals; his dream was to live on a barge but sadly it was never realised. He used to come to Marsden and walk down the canal to Slawit stopping here at this spot to photograph the resident kingfishers. We will visit this spot on the canal and know that it is special to you.

Sergio Lomban

Congratulations

Roy Gardner

In memory of a loving Husband, Dad, Pappy, Brother, Uncle and all round lovely man. We will remember you from tales of old and right up until last years fishing trip with the children on the canal. You loved to be outside enjoying the countryside and being by the water. That is how we will remember you. Thank you for all the kind donations from Dad's funeral collection to the Canal & River Trust. Love you mate xxx

Andie Brazewell

A colleague and friend who will be missed. From all of us at work

Sarah and Gerry Burlton

This is the spot on earth.. We take our time to reflect on all the happy memories that we made together, mummy and Grandad Where ever you both are in the universe love be with you always.. We miss you everyday and we hold the love you showed us.. Close to our hearts.. with every breath we take we live our life's to the best we can.. Because life's too short and the world's an amazing place full of wonder.💙

Geoff Edge

Happy Christmas 2022, With love from Michelle, Clive and Freya x

Janet gildon

A special place always in our hearts 💕 💞 RIP JANET

Bill Street

My father, Bill Street, enjoys walking along the stretch of the canal and bath every time he comes to England. I have spent time walking with him and I enjoy seeing his face light up as the boats pass back-and-forth along the waters. It’s a wonderful time for me to experience a passion of my fathers and I hope he’s able to enjoy it for years to come.

James Smythe

This is where I met James Smythe, the nicest paddler and friend that anyone could have. Happy paddling James.

Evelyn Stenning

Making this donation in memory of Auntie Evelyn, thinking of Uncle Derek, Karen, Fiona and Steve. May you remember the mark she made on your lives rather than the gap she leaves. All our love Margaret, Andy & Jules Perks xxxx

Harry Powell Nuneaton

Harry from your family, friends and neighbours - remembering you 28/03/31 -24/04/22

Tony Love

In loving memory of Tony, my best friend, soul-mate and husband, much loved by all who knew him. We spent many happy hours walking and cycling the canal tow paths in and around Warwick and Leamington.

Sarah & Siggy

Sarah and Siggy congratulations on your marriage! We are so happy for you and know you’ll have an incredible life together. Love, Mary & James x x x

Raymond Threadgold

In memory of dad who gave us many happy times walking the canal. With love.

Mr Roy Duggan

Postle's Bridge Near to the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct : In meomory of Roy Duggan (1936 - 2021), Champion Fundraiser and local resident. Roy campaigned and helped raise awareness for the need to provide improved access at Postle's Bridge to enable members of the public with prams, wheelchairs, disability scooters and bicycles to have better access along the towpath. RIP. (P,S. A ramp was constructed by the CRT in 2014)

Janet Alty

Many happy returns on your birthday Janet from Janet and Willie February 2022

Ryland Wayne Morris

You loved cycling and walking down the industrial canals of Birmingham.

George Skuse

To our wonderful Dad and Gramps. To mark a very special place for a very special person. It is such a beautiful piece of canal, one of your favourites where we have shared many walks with you and hope to share many more. We all love you to the moon and back. XXX

Dr Helena Perks

My late wife and I loved the Huddersfield Narrow and passed Standedge Tunnel four or five times in Slipalong. Mercifully only once in the old towed system! The reward that day was our first experience of Rag Puddings from the Diggle chip shop. We collected TWO bicycles on our prop at the last but one lock on the east side, the help we had from the staff was outstanding and successful, it did delay their Saturday nights out though. It is hard going but so well worth it.

George and Chris Smith

To remember all our happy times together and where they were happiest, love you both always Denise and Lynn xxx

David Bartrop

David, Dad, Grandpa, You are loved and missed more than words can say. Thank you for all the wonderful trips on the steam boat. We have so many lovely memories of our trips together. We make a dedication in your memory because we know you were a passionate supporter of the heritage and wildlife of our waterways. This cause was so close to your heart. You will always be in our hearts. All our love, Angela, Caroline, Katherine and the whole family. xxxx

Jim Warner

This is where my brother first learned how to fish.

George “Bryan” Swift

Dad passed away in March 2021. He Came from Burscough and was a keen fisherman throughout his life. In his later years this was always his favourite spot to go fishing and he spent many, many hours sitting here.

Roy Gill

Dedicated to the memory of our treasured dad and granddad who loved fishing the canals and rivers near his home in Brighouse and further afield in Yorkshire and beyond. Never happier than packing up his fishing tackle and setting off with his pals for a day’s fishing., stopping off for a pint on the way back home. We’ll always remember you, dad, when we walk along the waterways, as we often do, and picture you enjoying the peace and quiet, hoping to land a catch or two x

Raymond Radbourne & his daughter Jayne

With love.

Dave Wilbur

A dedication to Dave Wilbur who spent most of his boating life on the Ashby canal. In the latter years we found our haven just after bridge 56 between Shackerstone and Snarestone. We would untie our boat on a Friday evening I would walk with our dog and Dave would be in his favourite place on the tiller. We would moor there, get the chairs out with a glass of wine and a beer, and unwind. Thankyou for those memories Dave and for all our boating adventures.

Stephen Wilson

In memory of our Wonderful dad Steve, who loved nature

Brian Foster

My Dad, My Rock, My Hero. At peace by the 'cut' x

Edward Amundsen

In loving memory of Edward , a wonderful husband and father taken too soon. We would often have our quiet time walking hand in hand along this stretch of the canal and stand on this bridge as we admired the seasons. Edward also enjoyed fishing along the canal and we would meet on the tow path for a coffee after he had had a couple of hours to himself. As we watched the canal boats pass us by we planned our retirement, sadly this was never meant to be. RIP my beloved x

Peter Grover

In Loving Memory of Peter Grover 1953-2021 Recent visit to the Caen Hill Locks triggered precious memories of our adventures but also saddened me as we were supposed to have our next narrowboat holiday there. You had such keen interest and were so knowledgeable about waterways. I will never forget the way you explained the engineering behind how the canal locks work during one of our first dates. You are forever in my heart - my wonderful husband, mentor and soulmate.

Bernard Cawston

In loving memory of Bernard Cawston (Bernie) who was never happier than when he was on the canals.

John Kempton

Dear John, We know you love spending time on and near the water. Hope you have a lovely Birthday. Love Sue, Ben, Alice, Ella and Maddy

Joanna Hood

A lovely lady who cared about the world and brought so much joy to those around her. Love always Cassy & Phil xxx

Pam Poxon

You loved your boating and enjoyed the canals and rivers. We as a family all miss you but we have these memories of happier times.

Clive Bettridge

Clive, my man, I will always remember the many days spent both cycling and running along the Dudley, Stourbridge and Staffordshire canals with you. A quick refreshment taken at the Samson and Lion in Wordsley and the Vine pub in Kinver, those days with you my dear husband will never ever be forgotten. My love always, Simon

Jan and Mick

To our wonderful parents on your Golden wedding anniversary. 50 years of love and laughter! May you spend many more happy years at this special place. All our love, Chloe, Jay and Andrew

John Copley

A lot of great walks down by the canal and around the lakes with my dad, including for my GCSE art project. I remember taking photos of right here, by the disused limeworks.

David

"Dad, I've dedicated this area to you so that every time I visit the Peter Le Marchant Trust, skipper one of the boats, or walk along the tow path, I will always think of you. Looking forward to when we can next explore the canals together. Lots of love, Ali x"

Derrick and Barbara Wilson

In loving memory of all the years spent on this spot, tending the narrow boats and the start of many happy holidays. Much love from your son and daughter and families.

Peter John Muggleton

Joan is an amazing historian and researcher. Her nephew Peter is forever in her heart. With best wishes and thanks from Australia 🇦🇺❤

Peter Muggleton

My cousin dreamt of retiring and living on his canal boat but sadly this wasn’t to be when his life was unexpectedly cut short. He was a wonderful man who was very much loved by those around him - his aunt Joan Rowbottom has written a wonderful book in his memory called King’s Lock & Aylestone Waterways.

Carole Sutherland

To Carole, We've made a donation to the Canal & River Trust in your name, to thank you for your years of service to Shelter and its clients. The dedication is marked at the location you will begin your canal adventure. We will miss you enormously, but look forward to hearing about your travels on the waterways. Lots of love, all of us at the Sheffield Hub xxx

Andy Boyd

In memory of happy times and lots of laughs.

Daisy-may North

"A beautiful little girl, loved beyond words gone too soon but never forgotten. 22/5/2021 - 5/7/2023"

Margaret Esau

Many happy family memories of boating on the canals in the 70s and 80s. Always loved, always with us

David Goodall

in fond memory of my friend of many years Dave from Bob and all of us at Daron Ford

Michael David Mills

In loving memory, may he never be forgotten. Michael will be missed by many but his memories will stay with us forever.

Brian Fox

For all the times he spent here.

Richard Larcombe

In dedication of Richards life for all his kindness and the happiness he brought to others just by being in their lives.

Dave Phillips

Dearest Dave, thank you for your commitment and passion towards your business, Aurok. You will always be remembered as a dedicated and creative partner. We will never forget you and with this small contribution we pay our respects to you and your family. Knowing how much you loved spending your free time away from the competitive environment of motorsport on your barge, we dedicate this small token of our appreciation towards maintaining the great British waterways.

Mary -my best friend

Dear Mary, Thank you for your continued friendship and for sharing adventures together on Turritella. I remember with joy our Easter at Wootten Wowen. Despite all the problems with the boat....we had a lovely time. Lets do it again. And I promise I will check the batteries and fuel next time, before we set off xxx Raluca

Mark Batstone

Always a lace of us to walk talk and connect. With all my love my husband peep. Your wifely.

John Ernest Harvey

In memory of John Ernest Harvey 1931 to 2021 and his love of the waterways.

Martin Bowers

For your love of nature and of walking. This is to celebrate your short life and to always remember you. I love you and I miss you and hope that you are now at peace xx

Carl Anthony Maguire

In loving memory of a wonderful brother, father and son. To us you were so precious, your life was full of fun. A caring, thoughtful brother, a darling loving son. Your actions were always kind, a generous hand and an active mind. Anxious to please and loathe to offend, a loving father, brother and a true friend. We miss you more than words can say and nothing can take our sadness away x Your loving family & friends x Good night God bless x " Gone Fishin" R.I.P. Carl

Barrie Sims

In memory of Barrie Gordon Sims, a native of Gloucester, who loved walking and picnicking along the canals. Barrie died on November 27, 2020 of Covid-19.

Margaret Husband (Brice)

Ma was 99 in November 2020, and has always loved canals and other waterways. Having lived away from Somerset for 12 years, she 'came home' in July 2020.

Alan James Moss

In memory of my dear father. Much loved, much missed. Your daughters.

Derek Taylor

In memory of a very special father who loved the great outdoors

Jules Waterman

A dedicated spot for you on the canal. May the healing water of Bath inspire your spirit x

Cherie and Peter

Upton on Severn. Where we were in heaven!

Liz Child

With grateful thanks for your friendship especially during this past year. May you continue to enjoy our canal during the next years.

Nobby Ainscough

This is the mooring for our boat Kingfisher, many happy years boating together.

Derek Hyde

With fond memories of the Marple Locks tour that Derek so kindly led on our visit in 1997. We were thoroughly impressed with his knowledge and appreciated the time he took to share it with us. Capped off with a Guinness stout at a traditional British pub, that tour is one of our favorite travel memories! Martha Bergh & Eric Thies + Alec & Ryan Bergh Thies (who would have loved the tour) Scotch Plains, New Jersey USA

Doreen Darbyshire

We walked this way together many times during my childhood, we will walk this way together again one day, thank you for being a wonderful mum.

Catherine Byrne

Cath, in memory of a crazy year, loads and loads of walks and our amazing friendship, Lots of Love Niki Sal and Biscuit x

Martin

Memories of where it all started, our first trip on the Stourport ring, passing through Birmingham in 2011. Many more miles covered since then, but so many still to go. All my love. Wifey xxx

Leonard Frederick Goldstone

In memory of my loving husband, father and grandfather Len Goldstone who died 19th March 2023, aged 76. From that first magic day we met on 30th August 2003, we had 20 years together. He was the love of my life, always smiling and happy, he had a real love of life and adventure. Len had 3 children with his first wife Jose, Toby, Sophia, Josh and 4 grandchildren Marcus, Jessica, Edward and Clement. He has left a huge hole in our lives and we miss him so much XXX

Ros

Just remember, 2020 wasn't all bad!

Frank Johnson

I miss you every day Grandad. You loved fishing on the canal and i remember mum walking us along the canal to see you. We would jump across the big stone blocks and play in the big tunnels. I still jump the blocks now. I remember you taking us to Idle bridge and feeding the horses. Thank you for being the best Grandad and giving me the best memories. I know your still looking out for us all. Thank you Gdad. I love you xxx

Collette Denley-Currie

I had the very best time with you going on the Anderton Boat Lift this summer! Such wonderful memories of my last trip out on Dignity with you and Dad!

Mike Collins

In memory of the lovely walks alongside the Canal in Gnosall

Gary

A little something to remember that some bits of 2020 were actually OK!

Mabel Hodgkison

To granny, for all of your love and patience. You are with me every day.

Raymond Thomas Bland

In memory of the many happy hours spent fishing and also just sitting here, and teaching our granddaughter to fish.

David

Hope your week goes well

Enid Jacqueline Tyson

In loving memory of my sister Enid who died on her birthday July 9th 2020. She loved to walk along the river and canal every day with her dog. She particularly loved Aylestone Meadows. She will be greatly missed by sister Sheila and nieces and nephews Jo, Philip, Neil and Katie and families.

George Walker

To Grandad George, For happy memories by the canal. Happy Birthday Love from Jasmine xxxx

Robert Goodwin

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father, son, uncle and friend, who was never more happy than when he was by water fishing

Neil Clarke (18/3/1943 - 26/2/2024)

You loved to walk the canals and our narrowboating holidays. Funeral collection amounted to £235 which is donated in your memory. May you rest in peace xxx

Richard David Foulger (Dick)

29th November 1945 – 13th March 2019 Never more happy than time spent by the canals, rivers or lakes. Often on the Grand Union canal, around Lady Capels, as well as so many other waterways around the UK and Ireland. Being so involved over the years with KLAS, and of course everyone who ever shopped at Watford Tackle Carrier will have known our Dad. More a social club than a shop! We love and miss you xxx

Victor young

I would like to dedicate this message for my dad who spent his last years on the canal, His only wish was to sail to Oxford but his many attempts failed, Dad spent 4 years sailing about and only managed Skipton were he became passionate about the town, unfortunately Dad's eyesight deteriorated so became settled in Hapton, As dad was getting older so was his eyesight and was registered blind, Dad's dream of ever sailing to Oxford was shattered and so was his life on the canal, R.I.P Victor Young

Daisy-may north

Our beautiful little girl enjoyed everyday feeding the quack quacks on woodlesford lock r.I.p our little angel