If Boats Could Talk !

At 127 miles The Leeds and Liverpool Canal is the longest single canal in England constructed by one company. Although it is shorter than the Grand Union Canal which was made up of many smaller canals merged together.

The Leeds and Liverpool had been designed for broad boats of 62 feet (19 m) length to carry coal and other commercial loads more efficiently. This was in contrast to, say the Bridgewater Canal, which was built for narrow boats of 72 feet (22 m) length.

Today the LLC still carries many broad beam boats, converted to pleasure craft from commercial activity. I bet this one could tell a tale or two!

Have a great weekend whatever you're doing :)