Resources for Foxton Canal Museum

The boat lift at Foxton

Foxton boat lift

Foxton boat lift on 10th July 1900, the official opening day of the lift. The flag...

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21/04/2008

Interior of a canal boat showing the cabin.

Interior of narrow boat

This is a replica of a canal narrow boat. Cabins were typically 10 feet long and...

Date added to website:
21/04/2008

Painting showing a canal boat being propelled through a tunnel by men using legging boards

Legging boards

Legging board were used to move canal boats through tunnels and were operated in...

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21/04/2008

The Lock Keeper

Lock Keeper's Cottage

Jack Cryer, the Lock Keeper at Foxton, and his family outside the Lock Keeper's Cottage...

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21/04/2008

Detail of a canal boat at Foxton locks

Narrow boat

A narrow boat featuring traditional decoration. Canal boats were often bright in...

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21/04/2008

Canal boat lamp decorated in traditional style.

Narrow boat lamp

A narrow boat lamp decorated with traditional patterns.

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21/04/2008

A water can with traditional canal boat decoration.

Water can

This can would have been used by the canal people to collect fresh water.

Date added to website:
21/04/2008