Grid reference SJ9210
near to Gailey, Staffordshire, England
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Slipping onto M6.
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Canal at Brick Kiln Lock near Gailey, Staffordshire
Brick Kiln Lock is No 33 on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal near Gailey. It is one of four fairly widely spaced locks descending from Gailey Top Lock by Watling Street.
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The A5 westbound passing Calf Heath Reservoir
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Moored narrowboats near Gailey, Staffordshire
This is the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal north-east of Gailey Lock, looking towards Penkridge, Stafford and Great Haywood. It looks like a nice quiet place to moor overnight, but wait ... the M6 is close by off to the right.
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The Round House, Gailey lock 32, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Grade II Listed former lock Keeper's house. The canal was built between May 1766 and 1771, presumably dating the house to this period. It is said the tower was built to allow the lock-keeper to see north along the canal. On the 1883 OS... (more)
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The round house at Gailey Lock
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A5 approaching M6 junction at Gailey Wharf
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Gailey Wharf
Gailey has long been a base for hire boats but whereas they used to be part of the Viking Afloat fleet, with their bright yellow and red colour scheme, they are now painted in this more restrained style. The boat seen here is 'Wood... (more)
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A5 Towards Junction 12 M6
The A5 is unusually quiet for a friday afternoon. The Calf Heath reservoir is behind the house on the right hand side.
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Gailey Bridge 79 and Round House, Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal
Gailey Lock and wharf are just the other side of the bridge, which carries Watling Street. now the A5. This was once a very busy spot on the canal and the lock house was built as seen so that the lock keeper could keep himself well... (more)
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Pool House - Calf Heath Reservoir
The sluice keeper's house for the canal reservoir.
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Gailey Wharf on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
looking south towards the lock (just beyond the bridge)
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