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The Chesterfield Canal - a virtual Tour,
part 5: Worksop - Retford


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Worksop, the straddle warehouse formerly belonged to Pickford's Carriers and became the waterway maintenance yard. Now it is a pub. Seen here on the Morse Lock opening day.
Bracebridge Pumping Station. This impressive building once housed a steam pumping engine that pumped sewage into Worksop's sewage works.

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Osberton Hall viewed from the towpath.
Osberton Lock


Tapton Lock
Visitor Centre

Photo competition '06

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In spring, the drive to Osberton Hall is lined with daffodils. Later, bluebells take over.
Moorings at The Chequers Inn at Ranby

 

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The Chequers public house at Ranby - Chesterfield Canal Trust's trip boat Norwood Packet will operate from here during the 2002 season.
Forest Locks - These four locks pass through a remnant of Sherwood Forest, famous as the home of Robin Hood.

 

Part 1: Chesterfield - Staveley

Part 2: Staveley - Norwood

Part 3: Norwood - Shireoaks (new and updated December 13, 2002)

Part 4: Shireoaks - Worksop

Part 5: Worksop - Retford

Part 6: Retford - West Stockwith

Part 7: IWA National Trailboat Festival Comes to Chesterfield


 

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