Five Rise Locks, Bingley, West Yorkshire

Photograph taken September 1993 © Copyright Crown copyright.NMR ref: AA93/04715

One of the greatest feats of canal engineering of its day, this lock was built by John Longbottom in 1773 to James Brindley's design. It raises boats on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal by over 35 metres. To the right of the picture the overflow channel can be seen as a small water inlet.

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West Yorkshire Bingley

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1990s (1990 - 1999)

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The annual Eton boating regatta on the River Thames at Windsor, with the castle buildings on the hillside in the background. The event was instituted to commemorate a visit of George III (1760-1820) and held on his birthday, 4th June.

Five Rise Locks, Bingley, West Yorkshire

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