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The packet-boat Duchess Countess
seen near Runcorn and heading towards Manchester in 1910. Judging from the
bow-wave the boat is being pulled by a trotting horse at about 6mph.
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A postcard of the Duchess Countess at Lymm on the Bridgewater Canal. |
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The back of the postcard postmarked 1927. |
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A picture of the packet-boat Duchess Countess at Chirk circa 1920s. |
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The fine lines of the stern
carrying the famous name. Note the large rudder, typical of all
horse-drawn and 'Butty' boats on canals and rivers.
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The stern cabin after conversion
to a houseboat. Photograph taken shortly before the 'Duchess
Countess' was broken up and burnt. The stern end of the cabin was formally
the crew's quarters and the end nearest the camera the site of the First
Class cabin. The stove was probably original and as it was in the
crew's quarters.
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The heavy oak mooring 'bitts'
and bow locker, taken in 1950's
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Restoration work at Llanymynech Wharf in March 2005. |
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A series of pictures of the working party at Llanymynech Wharf in January 2005. |
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A brand new winding hole at the eastern end of the renovated section being dug in February 2005. |
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The George Watson Buck is delivered, February 2006. |
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Open Day - 6 May 2006. |
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The first fare-paying passengers - 6 May 2006. |
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The Santa Cruise emerging from Llanymynech bridge, Christmas 2007. |
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Actors Timothy West and Prunella Scales visit the Llanymynech Visitor Centre, July 2008. |
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The George Watson Buck moored alongside the Llanymynech Wharf Visitor Centre, October 2008. |
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The George Watson Buck being lifted out of the water prior to routine painting and bottom-blacking, October 2008. |