What We Learned From a £100 MILLION Canal Restoration Project - Narrowboat Life - Episode 204

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  • Опубликовано: 14 дек 2024

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  • @AfterTheRains
    @AfterTheRains 5 часов назад +3

    Hats off to all the volunteers willing to give their time freely and no doubt in all weathers.😊

  • @ronaldcumpsty5605
    @ronaldcumpsty5605 2 часа назад +1

    Another fantastic episode, that bridge built the way it was, absolutely amazing. Brilliant designer. Big shout out of thanks to the many volunteers who keep the canals and paths in good order.

  • @marshawoods2634
    @marshawoods2634 2 часа назад +1

    A testament to the power of human cooperation. Bravo!

  • @geoffmorgan8476
    @geoffmorgan8476 11 часов назад +9

    What a very interesting vlog, i have been a member since the mid 70s and your vlog will.bring more interest to this very worthwhile project. Beyond Stroud you have Brimscombe Port and then rise to the summit at Daneway and then the Sapperton tunnel which is 2.16 miles long and took 5 years to build, It opened in 1789 and at that time it was the longest tunnel in the world. Unfortunately there are several roof falls so this will be a huge challenge for the CCT

  • @didevilliers1238
    @didevilliers1238 9 часов назад +4

    Agree with everyone -a very interesting vlog, fantastic work done by the Cotswold volunteers. 💙🦋

  • @davidbaber5445
    @davidbaber5445 12 часов назад +7

    Absolutely brilliant vlog,fantastic to see positivity,instead of doom and bloody gloom.please post more when you do volunteer 👍🏻

  • @lucillecash3046
    @lucillecash3046 10 часов назад +5

    It's amazing what is achieved by volunteers on the canals in Britain. I was watching your video and
    was interrupted by an early morning earthquake here in Wellington, New Zealand. Happy festive season to you both, Fran and Rich. ❤

  • @RossArrandale
    @RossArrandale 11 часов назад +3

    Fascinating, definitely needs another visit in the future!! Best wishes to the three of you for Christmas.

  • @LoisDavidsonArt
    @LoisDavidsonArt 7 часов назад

    I really enjoyed this, so interesting and what an amazing achievement. Thanks so much for sharing!

  • @martinwray7001
    @martinwray7001 11 часов назад +7

    Great vlog. Hands up if the smoke alarm, 'battery low noise', had you looking around your house. 👆👆

  • @sianwarwick633
    @sianwarwick633 8 часов назад +1

    Fantastic to see all this work coming to fruition. I've seen various bits of video around the internet, all describing the bridges, the roundabout that had to be moved, and the Missing Mile, where the canal had to be re-dug. Beautiful to see it all together ❤️. Great job, volunteers, and Fran and Rich

  • @SueBarker-ox8xv
    @SueBarker-ox8xv 10 часов назад +2

    Lovely to see this even though we live 1/4 mile from Pike Lock😂😂it’s such a beautiful place to walk, run , cycle . My hedgerow jam comes from its hedges every year. .

  • @hughcarson6837
    @hughcarson6837 9 часов назад +2

    Very interesting, well done.

  • @joannebedford2
    @joannebedford2 11 часов назад +2

    Amazing and wonderful that the work is done by volunteers

  • @SecretSquirrelFun
    @SecretSquirrelFun 10 часов назад +2

    Brill’ thanks for sharing. I’d love to volunteer on a canal restoration. Becoming part of the canal’s story. As well as walking and working in the footsteps of those incredible Navvies of the past. Amazing. Thanks again.
    🙂🐿️🌈❤️

  • @Fercough
    @Fercough 11 часов назад +2

    That looked gorgeous. X

  • @alangoffin3599
    @alangoffin3599 8 часов назад +1

    What an amazing account of this restoration well done in bringing this to yours and other boaters viewers look forward to receding more info on progress. I think your license fees represent very good value for money The canals are a beautiful way of life seen through your eyes Thank you Fran and Rich ❤️

  • @TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat
    @TrevsTravelsByNarrowboat 7 часов назад

    I have been following this restoration for years. Nice to see it is still progressing

  • @RoundaboutVintage
    @RoundaboutVintage 10 часов назад +2

    Loved this video. You two picked a perfect weather day!

  • @yeoldfart8762
    @yeoldfart8762 8 часов назад +1

    Nice way to start my day. Fires stared. Warm breakfast. Your video and no snow to scoop. We got 11" blown away by a friend and I have a house guest. An Ermine. Hopefully she will clean out the voles before she leaves. She's very cute and lovely. thank You!

  • @terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725
    @terenceseymour-tf8rptassie725 10 часов назад +4

    The ongoing maintenance will still be done mainly by volunteers?
    Amazing job as was the original construction of the entire British Canal Network .

  • @bkrerin
    @bkrerin 5 часов назад

    Love seeing a restoration project. It will be stunning to travel.

  • @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204
    @anfieldroadlayoutintheloft5204 11 часов назад +2

    Great video on channel keep up the great video thanks lee

  • @fionahammond9396
    @fionahammond9396 5 часов назад

    Hi Fran and Rich what a great project should be amazing when it's finished a great canal to boat on thumbs up to all the workers great video thankyou ❤

  • @maxiemills6982
    @maxiemills6982 27 минут назад

    What a beautiful community you have in the UK

  • @annwagner5779
    @annwagner5779 2 часа назад

    What a great video you have made! So great that they invited you and you are able to help with getting the word out. All that volunteer work is very impressive, and so important. It’s wonderful that you are willing to help out while you there. This is an amazing project. I really look forward to seeing the work progressing! It does sound like this could be a very popular canal for people who want to visit the Cotswolds.

  • @caroledrury1411
    @caroledrury1411 6 часов назад

    Amazing history! What a great passion you have and it shows that individuals can change the world if they care

  • @glennclarke9787
    @glennclarke9787 2 часа назад

    What an incredible ,interesting vlog that was,thank you for taking us with you stay safe xx

  • @marilynpease8782
    @marilynpease8782 7 часов назад

    You guys just get better and better!!

  • @annkauffold7049
    @annkauffold7049 2 часа назад

    Wow! That was so interesting. The rail bridge section was amazing.

  • @sheryld1957
    @sheryld1957 4 часа назад

    Great vlog. Been watching this restoration for a while. Excited to see it happening

  • @sandramuis7430
    @sandramuis7430 Час назад

    Thank you for all the info. Great to see what is being done in that part of the world. 🥰👍🇨🇦

  • @73Prospect
    @73Prospect 5 часов назад

    Very informative!
    I would imagine you will cruise this route when it is completed.
    Very cool.
    Thank you!

  • @carolduell7629
    @carolduell7629 4 часа назад

    So exciting!

  • @Santafefrank
    @Santafefrank 4 часа назад

    Thanks for the video you two 😃

  • @elainerichards6406
    @elainerichards6406 12 часов назад +1

    Wishing you a very Happy Xmas ❤

  • @marilynbalderstone696
    @marilynbalderstone696 7 часов назад

    You made that very especially interesting for me as I know all those places you showed and have been a member since early 1980s and only moved away 8 years ago and they have come on in leaps and bounds since then. How amazing is the prize winning roundabout on the A38 project not to mention getting the canal under the railway bridge at Stonehouse. Anything is possible. Thank you. .

  • @emilecousineau1464
    @emilecousineau1464 4 часа назад

    Wow, and more wow that was so interesting. Soooo much work and engineering. Once finished it will be absolutly awesome. Thank you for this informative video. Lovely to see you. Regards from Québec Canada. " Trala love"❤️

  • @jeanmeredith1918
    @jeanmeredith1918 5 часов назад

    We absolutely loved this vlog especially as our part of the country,and very much share the same interesting,you would never know all this work going on behind the scenes.what a great vlog hopefully drum up a lot more interest and support for them,so close to connecting to Saul junction,could not believe when they crossed the A38 how quickly and efficiently all the work was done its absolutely fantastic,hopefully that part in our time🎉🎉but the biggest challenge I should imagine going back the other way is the long tunnel at sapperton nr Coates will definitely not be in our time mores the pity,a lot of work needed.
    But well done on the vlog it was fabulous you both do a great job and we really enjoy them thank you👏🏻👏🏻jean and pete

  • @dave_a81
    @dave_a81 6 часов назад

    Fascinating vlog. Very informative. Perhaps with the power of RUclips, yourselves and the other great canal vloggers could really draw more attention and donations to these much needed projects. 🎉😊

  • @bencooper6284
    @bencooper6284 6 часов назад

    Did I understand correctly - that the canal will be open by December 2025 from Saul to Stroud ?

  • @didevilliers1238
    @didevilliers1238 8 часов назад +1

    Agree with everyone -a very interesting vlog, fantastic work done by the Cotswold volunteers. 💙🦋