>Subject: Re: [canals-list] Deptmore lock cottage > >David Cragg wrote: >> Any idea what has happened to those living in it. (I have only chatted to >> the lady recently so not sure if she was alone.) I always liked the supply >> vessel and mooring nearby often heard the (distant) cottage generator as >> darkness fell. As for the lock - a Brindley thrower - sounds of screaming >> engines in reverse as boats came up in it... >I've just been for a walk along there. No for sale sign and she was >still there. I didn't disturb her as I'm guessing the absence of a sign >means it's not up after all. Sue, what was your source? > >Nice to see a few people on the move, I passed 5 moving and 2 moored >boats in the time it takes to walk from Acton Trussell to the lock and back. > >Steve >NB Bream
I believe the gentleman died. A man who helps look after Stafford boat club was my source of info ( I was attending the awcc agm for wrg bc). Apparently the boat club provides access to the cottage, but I don't know if that would continue when the cottage is sold. I can imagine that the lady wouldn't want a for sale board up. Every boater that went past would want a look. Sue nb Nackered Navvy
