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In this issue
THE CANAL HERITAGE SPOTTER: SIDEPONDS
Today they’re a curious historic feature - but could they fulfil their original aim and save water?
BLACK COUNTRY TOWPATHS
Robert and Jane cycle the Dudley No 1 and No 2 canals, and find industrial history, heritage and some attractive hillsides too.
SOUTH LONDON'S LOST CANALS
Following up last month’s history feature on the ill-starred Surrey and Croydon canals, Martin Ludgate goes exploring - and finds there’s plenty still to be seen of both waterways
![SOUTH LONDON'S LOST CANALS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f32665e084d8/crp_SOUTH-LONDONS-LOST-CANALS.jpg)
8 mins
WE'RE UNLOCKED
Stuart and Naila Laundy discover post-lockdown life and freedom
![WE'RE UNLOCKED](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f3269782e346/crp_WERE-UNLOCKED.jpg)
5 mins
MY BLUE HEAVEN
Determined owner navigates restrictions to ensure launch
![MY BLUE HEAVEN](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f326dbc27b71/crp_MY-BLUE-HEAVEN.jpg)
10 mins
WE'RE ON THE MOVE
Liveaboard Emma welcomes a new dawn
![WE'RE ON THE MOVE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f329615cb6f2/crp_WERE-ON-THE-MOVE.jpg)
4 mins
ALL FIRED UP
It’s not all plain sailing for Louis Darling but an engineer partner makes it happen
![ALL FIRED UP](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f3273414fcb0/crp_ALL-FIRED-UP.jpg)
6 mins
SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL
In the second part of our guide, we leave the deep cuttings and high embankments behind for the gentler northern lengths leading to historic Chester and Ellesmere Port
![SHROPSHIRE UNION CANAL](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f327a354190b/crp_SHROPSHIRE-UNION-CANAL.jpg)
10+ mins
IT'S CHILDSPLAY
Onboard games to keep the young passengers happy
![IT'S CHILDSPLAY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f32848e3a67d/crp_ITS-CHILDSPLAY.jpg)
6 mins
Beautiful Plummage! A Prickly Customer
Beware the Scots’ secret weapon to defeat invading armies
![Beautiful Plummage! A Prickly Customer](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f3287af2ee16/crp_A-PRICKLY-CUSTOMER.jpg)
3 mins
GOING DUTCH
Calling fans of the distinctive David Thomas boats
![GOING DUTCH](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f328957e89d4/crp_GOING-DUTCH.jpg)
2 mins
LOCK DOWN TRAVELS
Bumble Hole Netherton to Merry Hill 3.5 miles BY ROBERT DAVIES
![LOCK DOWN TRAVELS](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/9338/496212/5f328bcad4f81/crp_LOCK-DOWN-TRAVELS.jpg)
10+ mins
Canal Boat Magazine Description:
Publisher: Kelsey Media
Category: Lifestyle
Language: English
Frequency: Monthly
Canal Boat is Britain’s best inland waterways magazine - every month each issue is packed with up-to-the-minute new boat designs, cruising features along the country’s beautiful canals and rivers, features about life on the waterways, boating equipment and the latest news and views. It’s essential reading for anyone with an interest in Britain’s Waterways.
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