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A flight of locks,. and towpath,. Chesterfield canal..

Showing just 3, out of the 22, locks in the immediate area around 'Turnerwood' on the Chesterfield canal - this section is often cited as the most beautiful stretch in the whole country featuring 20 locks in a one mile [1.6km.] stretch - built in the 1770s // At nearby 'Anston quarry' ,. stone was loaded into barges - made their way eventually to the 'River Thames' and used to build the Houses of Parliament,. London.
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"JohnNymer" said:

Wonderful setting for a peaceful walk... and for musing on how busy it was in the past.
2 days ago

David G Johnson replied to "JohnNymer":

Correct Nicolas yes,. no doubt once buzzing with life - noise and working barges delivering all sorts of goods.. over many miles.. // Cheers from Dj.
2 days ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful light and colours.
2 days ago

David G Johnson replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks Jaap... keep well and good wishes too - from Dj.
2 days ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

This looks like a delightful place to have a stroll. Have a great Sunday, Dj. All the best, Joe
2 days ago

David G Johnson replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Thank you Joe,. it was most delightful yes,. only our second visit in - like 40 years,. A ''Good new week'' to you,. and Cheers from Dj.
2 days ago

William Sutherland said:

Beautiful capture!
2 days ago ( translate )

David G Johnson replied to William Sutherland:

Thank you William,.. Cheers - and 'Keep well' from > Dj.
2 days ago

TOZ said:

Beautiful image David a nice time of the year.
Have a great day.
TOZ
2 days ago

David G Johnson replied to TOZ:

Thanks Gordon,. yes a good time for getting out for pics. of the golden leaves when the sun gets through.. Have a good new week - and Cheers''.. from Dj.
2 days ago

Herb Riddle said:

My kind of scene David and wonderful at full screen. The dappled colours with the blue sky reflections all work together to make this a masterpiece from you. ⭐ Very well done.

Best Wishes. Herb
2 days ago

David G Johnson replied to Herb Riddle:

Many thanks Herb,. were lucky with the light just here,. cold and cloudy mostly.. thanks for the star.. keep well and 'Best Wishes' too - from Dj.
2 days ago

Keith Burton said:

Such a delightful scene David.........the light is gorgeous and I like the hint of colour in the clouds. I love the dappled shadows and the beginning of autumnal colours in the trees. Beautifully composed and taken sir..!!

I wish you a good week ahead..!!
2 days ago

David G Johnson replied to Keith Burton:

Thanks Keith,.. mainly thick cloud during the day,. but lucky here.. it's a great scenic locks walk lots of history,. Keep well have a good new week yourself,. and Good Wishes to you - from Dj.
2 days ago

Annemarie said:

most beautiful
Happy Monday and week!
42 hours ago
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