National Trust UK. Electric Canal Boat Dapdune Belle. Dapdune Wharf. Wey Navigation UK.

A quite trip on board the National Trust electric canal boat Dapdune Belle. Part 2 of 2. This video recorded on board the Dapdune Belle, shows the National Trust “Riverwatch” trip towards Weybridge turning at Stokemill. The river Wey was one of the first rivers in Britain to be made navigable being opened to canal boat traffic in 1653. This first 15-mile section of waterway linked Guildford to Weybridge on the River Thames thus giving access to markets for produce in London. In 1764 the opening of the Godalming Navigation gave access to an additional 4 miles upriver. The superb National Trust UK centre at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford gives the history and expresses the lives of the people that lived in this world of the “Navigations”. The electric canal boat Dapdune Belle was kindly donated to the National Trust by Panasonic batteries. Visitors can enter where the huge Wey barges were built and go aboard 'Reliance', one of the three surviving barges.
WooWooMad has also produced a video of the “History” trip on offer by the National Trust Dapdune Belle that travels in the other direction towards Goldalming. Part 1 of 2. • National Trust UK Elec...
Another extremely interesting day out, aided by meeting many kind, enthusiastic and obviously dedicated members of the National Trust. Thank you all very much ! ! !
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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/riverway
RiverWey
Address Navigations Office and Dapdune Wharf, Wharf Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 4RR
Dapdune Wharf Phone: [phone]
Stokemill was turn of “Riverwatch” Trip.

[@COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Cool video thank you xx

[@WooWooMad]

Dear @COMEINTOMYWORLD, I'm very glad you enjoyed the trip. Just finished putting another video up this very minute. You may enjoy. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

[@ramseybarber8312]

Hi Thanks for this, it brought back memories of when I worked on the river Thames on the Tugs, the company I worked for towed Stephens's barges from Millwall docks up stream to Teddington Lock, another company towed them up to Shepperton at the start of the Wey then Horses towed them up to Coxes mill at Weybredge, They were Grain or Wheat carriers, We had the best fed Chickens for Miles around.

[@WooWooMad]

Dear ramsey barber, Thank you for making this interesting first comment on this new video. It is always good to hear from folk that actually worked the boats, locos, machinery or tools that are shown. These days it does appear to many that as long as one can stare into a computer that is the only way income can be generated. Thanks again for a great comment. Best Wishes, WooWooMad.

[@Sebastian-rp7jj]

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[@WooWooMad]

Dear Sebastian, Very glad that you enjoyed the video. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.