Industry Narrowboats

19/04/2026

More canal erosion- :

03/04/2026

I love "Penguins" 🤩

Although we're only three months into the current year, the 2027 Historic Narrow Boats calendar is being printed as we speak and will be available very soon. As usual it will come in both double A4 and slimline formats. Once again The Calendar Company are doing an excellent job.

This one is a bit special as it's the 10th anniversary edition. It still sells exceptionally well, which is not bad for something that began as 'just an idea'. Like a good many things these days, the printing and postage costs have increased, but I'll try my best to maintain the previous price level.

I've almost achieved my self-imposed 12 different boats in 12 unique locations on 12 individual waterways. The Shroppie features twice, but there are many considerations when making the final selection. For the cover I used a sunny winter shot of Trout and Norah, the reason for which - apart from being an attractive image - will become apparent in due course.

The plan for this year is to attend a few events and make the calendars available to a wider audience. Now that boating activities are set to go into overdrive in the coming months, I hope to see many of you out on the cut.




Daisy's Bakin Butty The Floating Cafe
National Historic Ships UK
Historic Narrow Boat Club
Canal & River Trust

13/01/2026

Dawn Tiggers

16/11/2025

"Dutch Tug"

25/07/2025

Awesome 😍

At 98 and 94 years old, Dick Van D**e and Richard Sherman have once again captured hearts. In a touching new video, the iconic pair come together for a spontaneous singalong of Mary Poppins favorites. Van D**e lights up the room with his infectious joy while Sherman smiles behind the piano. A beautiful reminder that true magic – and true talent – never fade. (check in the first comment👇)

25/03/2024

The rusty "Dutch Tug" sitting in our boat shed that needs a lot of TLC. Bigger than the previous one, which was the last boat Keith ever worked on himself. Ring Alan Hooper (boatyard manager) for more details:- 07912259638

11/07/2022

Apologies for the inconvenience, The yard's contact phone number is presently out of service, if anyone needs to contact us please message on here or messenger. Thank you

08/05/2022

2 butties & 4 motors by the Anderton Lift on the River Weaver:-

02/01/2022

*Happy New Year* 2022 to all our friends & customers. Cheers, Christine Ball.

23/12/2021

Today would have been Keith's 74th birthday. To me he never seems far away. Seen here with our three sons in Paxos our favourite place for holidays:-