Ah, part of my old stamping ground. For many years, the first lock was at Gravesend canal basin, where there is a lock which is the sea lock into the basin from the tidal Thames, then there was another lock, the first canal lock at the eastern end of the basin. Sadly the canals future was set in stone (or more to the point "concrete") many many years ago when they filled in the western end after the first canal lock at Gravesend. There were rumours that when the Industrial estate was being run down, it was hoped the whole canal would be restored between Gravesend and Strood, but that was nnever going to be. Also, the Strood basin has long since been filled in and built upon. I spent many hours cycling, fishing, and messing around in that area, so many thanks for posting this vid, it brought back many happy memories. I now live down in Dorset.
8 a clock in the morning. sitting drinking my first cop of coffe. Some snow outside the fjord looking icey blue and cold.perfect way of starting my day is watching your vlog. Greatings from skånevik norway.
At 5:00 you asked what the military purpose was...they hide behind it...that's my guess, the numbers are there just to tell you how many are hiding :) I would have spent sooooo long petting the cute and friendly horse! Keep the vlogs coming Laura. They are always interesting and enjoyable :)
It is incredible to think that a canal which was abandoned as long ago as 1934 still survives The Strood and Higham tunnels have been problematic to maintain over the years due to insufficient lining, and deposits of chalk falling onto the railway as a result. It was only in 2004 that work was carried out to remedy this problem
Thank you that was a fun trip down memory lane. I grew up not far from the Canal basin in Gravesend Circa 1959 and spent many days exploring and playing with other kids all along the canal tow path and the Sea wall path all the way to Cliff. The Police facility used to be a "National Sea Training" School. Boys of 15 could attend an 8 week course . That would allow them to go to sea before 16 years of age. The demise of the UK merchant fleet ment no need for boys so young. the smell was the Sewage treatment plant . "Welcome to Gravesend". At that time the canal ran on to the canal basin. but I believe has been built over since. Ps as a last reflection . At the Denton crossing where the present canal ends . There used to be I remember an upturned "Boat house". which was said to be the model for Peggotty's Boat house in" David Copperfield", a novel by Charles Dickens who lived near by in Higham.
Hi Lorna. Just been watching Tom Scott's vlog on the rifle range that fires over a main road. I don't known if the army still does, may do. They used to fire artillery shell over the A345. Sitting outside the pub in the evening. You'll be surprise how quick the tourists would drink up, when we told them what the noise was going over head.
I cycle there in the spring....its really nice then as there are baby horses and lambs in the fields, lots of trees are in blossom, and you can hear cuckoos.
I always wondered if there used to be a link between the 2 rivers. Thanks! Did u film yr ferry ride by any chance. I would be interested in that too ;-)
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Great video ... until the end! You can never spend far too much time in Kent!
Really looks amazing in areas apart from towards the end with the police and industrial backgrounds, great Video
Ah, part of my old stamping ground. For many years, the first lock was at Gravesend canal basin, where there is a lock which is the sea lock into the basin from the tidal Thames, then there was another lock, the first canal lock at the eastern end of the basin. Sadly the canals future was set in stone (or more to the point "concrete") many many years ago when they filled in the western end after the first canal lock at Gravesend. There were rumours that when the Industrial estate was being run down, it was hoped the whole canal would be restored between Gravesend and Strood, but that was nnever going to be. Also, the Strood basin has long since been filled in and built upon. I spent many hours cycling, fishing, and messing around in that area, so many thanks for posting this vid, it brought back many happy memories.
I now live down in Dorset.
That was fascinating, I love that it’s being protected / preserved despite being abandoned
Great video 👍 and ❤️ the outfit 👌 😍 😀 👏 😀 😀 😀
Always interesting to find an abandoned canal . I'm amazed at the number there still are. !
Like you said its amazing how in few steps you can find yourself out in the stillness of nature. Thank you so much for the walk
Lorna Jane your so beautiful. And i loved this video😊
8 a clock in the morning. sitting drinking my first cop of coffe. Some snow outside the fjord looking icey blue and cold.perfect way of starting my day is watching your vlog. Greatings from skånevik norway.
At 5:00 you asked what the military purpose was...they hide behind it...that's my guess, the numbers are there just to tell you how many are hiding :) I would have spent sooooo long petting the cute and friendly horse! Keep the vlogs coming Laura. They are always interesting and enjoyable :)
Wonderful! I live at one end of it and work at the other. I've wandered along bits of it, I must do the whole journey at some point.
Another great vlog 😊 love the pants by the way 😳
It is incredible to think that a canal which was abandoned as long ago as 1934 still survives
The Strood and Higham tunnels have been problematic to maintain over the years due to insufficient lining, and deposits of chalk falling onto the railway as a result. It was only in 2004 that work was carried out to remedy this problem
I hope the canal gets reopened. You doing great girl!
Thank you that was a fun trip down memory lane. I grew up not far from the Canal basin in Gravesend Circa 1959 and spent many days exploring and playing with other kids all along the canal tow path and the Sea wall path all the way to Cliff. The Police facility used to be a "National Sea Training" School. Boys of 15 could attend an 8 week course . That would allow them to go to sea before 16 years of age. The demise of the UK merchant fleet ment no need for boys so young. the smell was the Sewage treatment plant . "Welcome to Gravesend". At that time the canal ran on to the canal basin. but I believe has been built over since. Ps as a last reflection . At the Denton crossing where the present canal ends . There used to be I remember an upturned "Boat house". which was said to be the model for Peggotty's Boat house in" David Copperfield", a novel by Charles Dickens who lived near by in Higham.
That looks like a lovely walk.
Another interesting and informative video you have given us, I never knew that canal existed before watching.
Many thanks.
David in Dudley.
I love the flower dot dance.
You've found some interesting stuff along this canal. :)
Another great video.
Thank you for the video, heading there right now 🎉
Hi Lorna. Just been watching Tom Scott's vlog on the rifle range that fires over a main road. I don't known if the army still does, may do. They used to fire artillery shell over the A345. Sitting outside the pub in the evening. You'll be surprise how quick the tourists would drink up, when we told them what the noise was going over head.
Lovely video, thanks
I cycle there in the spring....its really nice then as there are baby horses and lambs in the fields, lots of trees are in blossom, and you can hear cuckoos.
It's a bit like our Sankey canal, up here in the Warrington Chesire area. Little bits still in water, but a lot filled in, in the 70's.
brilliant video
4:44 did the ducks come by train?
Ducks can cruise at 50mph, it's probably quicker to fly 😂
And yet ANOTHER thing I must do! :D
5:08 is my favorite view
Kent is a great county I have to say.
I enjoyed this one. Thank you for walking it (so we don't have to? lol).
Interesting
A "shooting wall" (ie: the earthen berm or wall behind the targets) is called a "butt".
I always wondered if there used to be a link between the 2 rivers. Thanks! Did u film yr ferry ride by any chance. I would be interested in that too ;-)
The ferry ride is under 5 minutes long and it was pitch black
Hi Lorna, love the video !!
Can l ask you if you will be be making anymore Narrowboat videos ?
Yes, when I get my new boat
Such a shame its not in use
I'm thinking , you need to get a drone . Add the other dimension, . .....errr. ..it's only 💰💰💰.. 😖. You've got the skill, and balls to get where you are, a fkn drone should be easy ( says none drone owner..😹)
Interesting…thx for sharing 💜🦩Great horse encounter