On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 21:56:23 +0100, "Guy Morgan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> >BTW before anyone says that it would be easier if the bridges were worked >from the towpath side, there's a reason! I asked the same question all >those years ago and was reminded that it would have beeen difficult for the >horse to step over the bridge arms! > Not show jumping horses then :-) - says he just watching a repeat of the Olympic horse jumping :-) But on a more serious note - presumably the acts of parliament facilitating the building and the law as it currently stands - gives the canal owner the right to access the off side and a small piece of land for the bridge structure ? - but does it give boaters any right of access. The reason I ask - is could BW legally provide a facility for boats to temporarily tie up on the offside. I know many of us do of course - but some are rather difficult. -- Malcolm
