283. Life as a London liveaboard narrowboater

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CruisingTheCut

CruisingTheCut

Жыл бұрын

London's canals and rivers are becoming ever more crowded with boaters as people flock to the capital's waterways, drawn by the lure of a seemingly idyllic and possibly cheaper lifestyle. But is the dream for real or is reality not quite as rosy? I went down to the big smoke to find out.
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@RobbieCumming
@RobbieCumming Жыл бұрын
Brilliant David 👏👏👏 And well done Riikka. Having started out as a continuous cruiser in London this brought back memories! Yes at times it can feel unsafe/hard to find a mooring/you have to queue/double moor. But as a community London’s waterways are entirely unique, everyone seems to look out for one another. And for those of us that aren’t retired it’s the only place in the country where you can be with others of a similar age/lifestyle.
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Robbie 👍
@shoedesigner
@shoedesigner Жыл бұрын
I miss Londons Boating community, it is amazingly supportive, I made so many friends. It’s a bit different where we’re ccing now in Yorkshire!
@abpob6052
@abpob6052 Жыл бұрын
Land lovers don't want to pay the taxes that keep the waterways open. The only real solution is steep taxation on all boaters to 1. keep the infrastructure maintained and 2. separate the homeless from the real boat enthusiasts
@Johnketes54
@Johnketes54 8 ай бұрын
​@@abpob6052Quite a bad attitude there, Way back in the late 60s early 70s we had a council run bus service, All this cost effective nonsense didn't exist, Paid for by the people to use but very cheap fares similar to the NHS, You ask if people "want to pay" THEY PAY, And everyone can use the facility with some policing obviously, People on the river pay the same council tax as a one bedroom flat and bring the mooring down and limit the number of boats on the canal, So those "land lover's" you despise pay a small percentage in the upkeep or clear of to Shoeburyness where everything is cheaper and access to the Thames at Shoebury Common unfortunately you have to pay i believe just for the day,Jetski paradise
@malthuswasright
@malthuswasright Жыл бұрын
The situation there also means it's practically impossible for visitors to go to London because all the moorings are taken up with live-aboards. It would be great to take a boat to London again but it's just too much hassle.
@Margaret_J
@Margaret_J Жыл бұрын
OMG Pink flamingos, a singing husky and CRT wars 🐾 Just how much more exciting can a winter's evening be 😂 Brillant end picture!! Great stuff as always Thanks
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jeffebdy
@jeffebdy Жыл бұрын
How strange that my lifelong ambition in life was to be an artist and spend my evenings sipping champagne on an inflatable pink flamingo. Sadly they're still but dreams... Another great vlog!
@rickkearn7100
@rickkearn7100 Жыл бұрын
I didn't see a gin and tonic in either of your hands in that parting glimpse, David, for shame! Thanks for yet another gem of a post! Cheers.
@abundantharmony
@abundantharmony Жыл бұрын
Meh.. Alcohol is the Devil's taint sweat anyway.
@curtbonnell4308
@curtbonnell4308 Жыл бұрын
This certainly shows another (not pleasant) side of the boating life. I can't imagine having to do this every two weeks. Bless them all.
@howardlockhart3615
@howardlockhart3615 Жыл бұрын
Another deep investigative report by a seasoned investigative reporter! I quite enjoy the new direction of David’s videos. This one because he tells about a different view of narrowboat life and pink flamingos. Keep up the great work! I enjoy the van videos too. Many thanks David!! 🇨🇦
@donotwantahandle1111
@donotwantahandle1111 Жыл бұрын
I liked this video as it spotlighted the lives of two narrow boaters with the good and bad side of this lifestyle. Well done David.
@michaelkey3915
@michaelkey3915 Жыл бұрын
a lot of those boats look abandoned...maybe the crt needs to start doing checks to see which ones can be pulled out and scrapped to clear up some space..
@danieltaylor5231
@danieltaylor5231 Жыл бұрын
A heron that didn't fly away and David on a pink flamingo, you are spoiling us sir!
@Pesmog
@Pesmog Жыл бұрын
There is a famous, rather fat Heron on the Tottenham stretch of this canal, where part of this was filmed, that will eat tinned fish straight out of your hand. I didn't believe it possible, as Herons are so wary, until I saw a lady feeding it sardines straight into its beak.
@familyw5661
@familyw5661 Жыл бұрын
that is hands down the most calm voiced version of " and tried to hump my leg" I have ever heard :) so funny David. great video.
@x--.
@x--. Жыл бұрын
Did you not see those calves in that Flamingo shot? Can you blame the poor fella? :D
@ah6414
@ah6414 Жыл бұрын
​@@x--.It would have been worthwhile adding the clip of ol' mate fully clothed uncomfortably getting on and off that giant nipple.
@RustyShackleford66
@RustyShackleford66 Жыл бұрын
I love how she states that she can go wherever, whenever! ..........right after spending ages looking for a spot where she is actually allowed to moor.
@chrismoon7518
@chrismoon7518 Жыл бұрын
CRT need to enforce their own rules in London and indeed everwhere. If they craned out all the unlicensed and overstayers the canal network would not be spiralling down to the watery squat that it is currently......
@sylviadiaper378
@sylviadiaper378 Жыл бұрын
Just love your style of journalism. A mixture of well presented facts and humour.
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@lesleym6952
@lesleym6952 Жыл бұрын
Love that picture at the end 😃
@stevenogborn5892
@stevenogborn5892 Жыл бұрын
I do love this new direction that your channel has taken. I also loved just slowly chugging along the UK scenery.
@DMHS77
@DMHS77 Жыл бұрын
Doesn't strike me as a lifestyle with a lot of freedom, despite what the nice lady says. Move every 2 weeks, search for a mooring spot on top of someone else, queue hours for water/sanitary facilities, be afraid to leave your boat for any period of time due to crime. It might have been more free/open 20 years ago, but not anymore.
@alansmith4729
@alansmith4729 3 күн бұрын
100% agree , it's been turned into a very run down floating caravan dump. Graffiti, crime , what a waste of a once lovely place.
@arthurmorgan8601
@arthurmorgan8601 5 ай бұрын
Rikka`s is an inspiration and very brave to be doing boating on her own. Some of those boats need pulling out of the water and scrapped. Its like skidrow of the boating world!!
@janetcreasman6441
@janetcreasman6441 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another great video and an interesting life aboard. Chuckling at the idea of waking up to a giant pink flamingo looking in at the window the next day!
@Temptation666
@Temptation666 Жыл бұрын
David on a pink flamingo. Now that is not something we see every day
@bonniewills2814
@bonniewills2814 Жыл бұрын
I bet Lorna is jealous ;0)
@Checkyoursix77
@Checkyoursix77 7 ай бұрын
Looks like a floating skid row.
@camberweller
@camberweller 7 ай бұрын
It reminded me of the boat/ campsite scene in Smiley’s People.
@jab9694
@jab9694 Жыл бұрын
That picture on the flamingo is great! So funny! Thank you for sharing!
@Lego6980
@Lego6980 Жыл бұрын
Love the video- I have always wondered what it would really be like to live on a narrowboat in London and this vlog gives ample insight. Quite a lot more difficult than I would have thought. What a lovely person with her beautiful dog and thanks to her for sharing a little of her experience with us. What a pity there are so many negative comments here, and some rather hurtful imo comments about her dog. Totally unnecessary and rude. I enjoy all your videos and the lovely people and their animals you introduce us to. Many thanks King David!
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@matthewbattye5343
@matthewbattye5343 Жыл бұрын
The most reasonable and positive comment here.
@2760ade
@2760ade Жыл бұрын
Couldn't cope with the constant stress of finding a mooring spot. That's totally contrary to the laid back and free ethos of boating!! Well put together and interesting video, I was unaware so many lived aboard in the capital!
@x--.
@x--. Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think I'd have to find a private mooring at least once or twice a year. Maybe go in with a few other boaters and try to get a lower annual rate. Having a break of "find a new spot" would be tiring.
@Nerd3927
@Nerd3927 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful people you meet! Here in the Netherlands people confuse Boats with cheap living as well, and indeed they suffer! No maintenance for two years means a huge loss in value and 4 years to catch up. I have seen several new neighbors go very miserable with a debt for the boat and not being able to cope in winter with no place to go.
@bobgiddings0
@bobgiddings0 Жыл бұрын
Having her park that dog outside my bedroom window for any length of time would be a nightmare, assuming you slept at all. The whole river as seen here looks a bit like a very long low rent overcrowded caravan park. It would just wear you down into clinical depression sooner or later.
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
He stopped as soon as we were moored
@susansurles3776
@susansurles3776 Жыл бұрын
The dog was probably saying "lets get moving"
@eekee6034
@eekee6034 Жыл бұрын
Given David's reassurance that he stopped, I'd be more bothered by the flamingo. I get subconsciously bothered by things that look like they're looking at me. I would at least try to get used to it though.
@georgevue8175
@georgevue8175 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video. When I was young I could live close to people, but now that I am approaching retirement age I want a few hundred yards between me & any other humans except my wife. London canals are way too crowded for me.
@dpo1713
@dpo1713 Жыл бұрын
This was really very interesting and most professionally produced. Well done.
@tweaker1968
@tweaker1968 Жыл бұрын
Loved the postcard shot of you at the end.... I bet video of you getting on & off is hilarious....
@nathanisip
@nathanisip Жыл бұрын
Fantastic documentary work David. Great job representing the viewpoints of both the boaters and the CRT in this rather controversial topic.
@TheGhostofJTWalsh
@TheGhostofJTWalsh Жыл бұрын
Good stuff David,as always. And that dog isn't fat,he's just a little husky.
@dogcalledholden
@dogcalledholden Жыл бұрын
Damned fine work sir. Damned fine journalism. An excellent slice of British canal life. Bravo.
@jimithecat99
@jimithecat99 Жыл бұрын
Apart from a few exceptions that looked really nice, it looked to me that the majority of boats looked tatty at best or downright shabby. The long, long line of boats looked like a floating slum town.
@seanseoltoir
@seanseoltoir Жыл бұрын
Agreed... Looked like the best improvement for those boats would be to just sink them...
@ruadhscottygirl2480
@ruadhscottygirl2480 Жыл бұрын
If you can’t find the funds to rent, buy, or pay for a permanent mooring, you most likely won’t have the money to paint your boat or have a professional paint your boat either.
@meazle
@meazle Жыл бұрын
Where's the video of you climbing on and off that flamingo?
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@jacquelineryde7339
@jacquelineryde7339 Жыл бұрын
Well that was an eye opener, I cannot wait for our boat but I would definitely pass if I had to live on it in London, that would send me batty 👍👍
@leedavies3629
@leedavies3629 Жыл бұрын
Nice one Dave that wud stress me out all them boats I luv dogs but bloody hell that dog never stops Cheers Dave 🙂🦆🎤✌️
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
He stopped as soon as we moored
@willardroad
@willardroad Жыл бұрын
Ok, the snark level here is wonderful. Love it! You had me at "... and tried to hump my leg," and I stayed for the delightful rest. Really interesting.
@Tha1NOnly1
@Tha1NOnly1 Жыл бұрын
What a lovely lady. And a very insightful look at some of the struggles of boaters in that area. Well done.
@FassinTaak
@FassinTaak Жыл бұрын
People need to wind their necks in, too used to living in a comfy, underfloor heated little apartment. Growth doesn't come from an easy life but one where you think on your feet, reject convention and make your own way. Just because it's hard it doesn't mean it's inferior - quite the opposite. Bravo Riikka for making your own path.
@jim_lightfoot
@jim_lightfoot Жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable video and great to see the real boating life & challenges of that area. Riikka comes across as real lovely & has a zest for life...that dog though, i'd be chucking it in the cut the amount of whining it does😀 🐕
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
He stopped as soon as we moored
@JeghedderThomas
@JeghedderThomas Жыл бұрын
The most talkative dog breed in the world, love 'em - couldn't have one, I'd go mad. Cacti! I'd have cacti instead.
@AndreasDuessca
@AndreasDuessca Жыл бұрын
Lived in London on the canals 20 years ago. It was a lot quieter, but at the time there were very few resources and very many sketchy places, specifically in the East, around King's Cross and Paddington. And yes, huskies are all full of drama. 😁 Great dogs though.
@chancygardener2890
@chancygardener2890 Жыл бұрын
interesting view of city boat life. Best wishes to the continuous cruisers of London
@mikeyost3672
@mikeyost3672 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations London, you have created floating slums.
@Allirys
@Allirys Жыл бұрын
It is so odd how much I cherish your channel, since I am from such a different place. Your film direction is so pure and smooth. Very satisfying! :)))🌍
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@canbonly1970
@canbonly1970 Жыл бұрын
Leaving for my first trip to the UK (London) in 3 days. I can’t wait to see the canals and all of the boats.
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoy it!
@barryuk676
@barryuk676 Жыл бұрын
I would imagine that urban London boaters are very different to the vast majority of canal users, peace and quiet in the countryside or the gritty life of the big city I know which I would choose. Love your videos keep them coming.
@andrewmonument8847
@andrewmonument8847 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see you still managed to get in the obligatory shot of a Heron !
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Of course!
@marrlena947
@marrlena947 Жыл бұрын
I lived on a narrowboat in England for one year in 2001 to 2002. It was idyllic then. No double mooring in London. Little vandalism. We traveled the whole country. It was also only 600 £ for a license for one year! Too many people moved into narrowboats as housing and it ruined everything. I'm happy I did it back then. Also, almost all the boats were beautiful, well kept and works of art. I sadly agree with the comments that they mostly look awful now.
@jimshoe402
@jimshoe402 Жыл бұрын
Try the US as in NO !! I followed one a few years back few on the water then Cheap ..ALOHA
@childoftruth1738
@childoftruth1738 Жыл бұрын
It's always about "safety" when your freedoms are taken. I love the cut!
@Bicyclehub
@Bicyclehub Жыл бұрын
This is fascinating and it is great to see a really well-made video that takes a balanced view. It is certainly a challenging lifestyle and some determination is needed. The high rents in London are at the root of many of the problems, overcrowding in particular. It’s temporary though. There will come a point where all the boats will have to have electric propulsion and it will be interesting to see what happens then.
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177
@pilgrimoutdoors-uk6177 Жыл бұрын
And this is on the River Lea...try that again a couple of miles south through the Hertford Union Canal (Ducketts Cut) and onto the Regents Canal through London. Moored up three abreast. Moored on water points. Moored on Lock approaches. It's an absolute nightmare. I took my boat through there in the early 2000's and it was amazing. Plenty of places to short stop and enjoy London. Went through there this summer (2022) and it was horrendous. Damaged Lock gates, flooded locks, drunk and abusive people, sunken boats, filth and rubbish everywhere. CRT? nowhere to be found.
@nigellunn8019
@nigellunn8019 Жыл бұрын
An interesting video David, as always. You hear a lot of stories about boat life in London, a lot of which is very negative. You give an honest and unbiased account, well done.
@stephenhayes6133
@stephenhayes6133 Жыл бұрын
Thank you again David for a great video.
@M1elk74
@M1elk74 Жыл бұрын
I often ride my bike along the Lea and love passing the narrow boat community and occasionally stopping for a friendly chat x
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian
@andrewdolinskiatcarpathian Жыл бұрын
Thank you David for such an interesting and enlightening video. It is a great insight into the less glamorous world of live aboards, especially in London. I hope you will continue to make more videos showing this side of canal life. 👏👏👍😀
@marcburns508
@marcburns508 Жыл бұрын
Im from America, and most of our canals got filled in. I think its great the UK still has their canal system. Our canal systems were never too connected... sometimes to the rivers. I think it would be cool to live on a long boat.
@MichaelAngleyPI
@MichaelAngleyPI Жыл бұрын
Can't forget the Erie canal in NY.
@altacat9702
@altacat9702 Жыл бұрын
Thank you both for all the serious good information...glad you hit the pub !! : )
@acedia4453
@acedia4453 Жыл бұрын
Agree with her, having a barking cat sized dog is pointless security these days. A wolf like Husky is no joke, they are deadly when provoked.
@stephenpegum9776
@stephenpegum9776 Жыл бұрын
Another great video David - cheers ! 😎 Like many other commenters, this constant searching for fresh moorings would slowly drive me mad ! 😱 But each to their own I guess.
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@realnizefilms
@realnizefilms Жыл бұрын
Very interesting, and full of relaxing visuals. Great video!
@JitsIntoTheSunset
@JitsIntoTheSunset Жыл бұрын
A big fat thumbs up!! Learned so much through this episode AND I just love your dry humour, David 🦩😂 THANK YOU for the effort you go to provide this production & entertainment value! ❤ xx Tania
@richpeacock
@richpeacock Жыл бұрын
Nice to see my neighbourhood on this channel I've been watching for a long time. I recognise these boats and the flamingo well.
@nbflyingfox4672
@nbflyingfox4672 Жыл бұрын
Nice one David. Yet another very interesting vlog. Yes Londons waterways have always been hectic, even years ago. I am sure with the cost of living going up, there will be another influx of new continuous boaters looking for a cheaper option to live on a boat. Think I will stick to less urban areas. Just don't like crowds.
@commissaryarrick9670
@commissaryarrick9670 Жыл бұрын
i agree the countryside and rural canal settings are the best . they are less crowded and the scenery is much better
@stevensigl
@stevensigl Жыл бұрын
That life looks hella comfy, waking up rainy morning pulled up next to a cafe have a cup of coffee listening to the sounds of the urban river. 😌
@redepsilon5
@redepsilon5 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic photo to finish! Another great video, thank you David.
@nb.silverfern1
@nb.silverfern1 Жыл бұрын
It's no fun either if you want to visit London as a boater.
@kplante7881
@kplante7881 Жыл бұрын
Very nice…. Thanks for sharing!
@Dgoshy
@Dgoshy Жыл бұрын
Wonderful video! Thank you for your efforts.
@dennislindenpellinge
@dennislindenpellinge Жыл бұрын
I am pleasantly surprised, to say the least, by the beautiful canal/nature surrounding central London. Beautiful! Thanks for sharing this! 😊👍
@Nae395
@Nae395 Жыл бұрын
This is a far cry from the romance of canal and river lift as projected on Griff Jones 'rivers' series. Great production David, thank you.
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Cheers
@VintageTexas59
@VintageTexas59 Жыл бұрын
Dang, you sure looks comfy on the flamingo David, lol Thanks for the boat tour, London canals seems very crowded, better with green landscape and peaceful settings. Cheers from Texas
@TheGuyFromNorway
@TheGuyFromNorway Жыл бұрын
You're such a chill youtuber. Ty
@splatten8597
@splatten8597 Жыл бұрын
Good to see you again, David.
@nicevans6827
@nicevans6827 Жыл бұрын
To all the people jibing about all the boats looking shabby and neglected, we could say that about a lot of houses in most areas of london. Unfortunately everyone isn’t 60 and retired with a good pension and buckets of spare time on their hands. (There are the people all the really beautiful boats usually belong to). Therefore there isn’t always the time to paint up your boat with beautiful sign writing and so on. Though it will have been a lot of peoples intention to ‘do the boat up’ when they moved on, a lot of people find it hard to get the basics of narrow-boating done, let alone a full restoration.
@nicevans6827
@nicevans6827 Жыл бұрын
Also, it happens to be the case that if you have anything nice in a city in the UK, someone will steal it. Having a beautiful narrowboat in London is likely make people from the various areas along the canal and unfortunately some people living on the canal believe that you also have valuable possessions inside that they can come and help themselves to. Which is a regular occurrence. I have had chairs, BBQ’s, plants, coal, mops, brushes among other things stolen from my roof, as well as being broken into twice on the river Lea. As well as catching people in the act of stealing stuff while I have been on the boat. Not to mention the constant stream of walkers that like to leave their rubbish on boats because the Lea valley authority doesn’t provide a single bin.
@badarttangent7786
@badarttangent7786 Жыл бұрын
I love how dramatic her dog is ❤️
@randyw2539
@randyw2539 Жыл бұрын
Interesting to have a look at another style of life on the canals, or, in this case, river. There are more challenges than life on the canals in more rural settings, but still has advantages over living in a flat. I don't envy their fight with the CRT for mooring rights/space, but wish them well! Excellent work as always, entertaining, and well shot. Also, thanks to Riikka and Bowie for letting us have a glimpse into their lives.
@craigw.scribner6490
@craigw.scribner6490 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for another interesting and informative video, David, on a side of canal life which I previously knew nothing about.
@paulhoughton5266
@paulhoughton5266 Жыл бұрын
Stonebridge Lock, that brings pack memories. I was walking my dog near there (Doberman) in the mid 1970s. The water in the lock was completely covered in algae and the dog thought it was grass and went to run on it. I pulled him out and he was a bit shaking but he didn't do it again 😀
@WilliamAlanPhoto
@WilliamAlanPhoto Жыл бұрын
Great interviews. Thank you.
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@k8eekatt
@k8eekatt Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you are keeping up with the changing canal culture.
@sommelierofstench
@sommelierofstench Жыл бұрын
your videos have made me want to lead this lifestyle! so interesting. i will probably never be able to, but it’s nice to live vicariously through your videos. so thank you for documenting these people and their lifestyles!
@punkypink83
@punkypink83 Жыл бұрын
hang on, we moored up on a residential with our club boat right where the background location was in the intro. AND I'VE SEEN THAT FLAMINGO!
@JCisJD
@JCisJD Жыл бұрын
Still brilliantly professional as ever!
@colblimp
@colblimp Жыл бұрын
Fabulous film!
@lucindawilson5510
@lucindawilson5510 Жыл бұрын
once again worthwhile thanks
@coupster5464
@coupster5464 Жыл бұрын
That was quite neat.. such a different perspective of narrowboat life.. would love to see more of such, with interesting folk such in this edition.
@RupertFoulmouth
@RupertFoulmouth Жыл бұрын
You can tell how much the dog loves it by his near constant whining.
@sarahgardiner1649
@sarahgardiner1649 Жыл бұрын
He’s not whining- huskies are known for being very vocal.
@johnrichards244
@johnrichards244 Жыл бұрын
I saw your notice pop up and couldn't wait to get home and watch. Another great relaxing video. Thanks David. I hope you are well
@eveb446
@eveb446 Жыл бұрын
Lovely video, David. Great photo of you relaxing on the pink flamingo.
@vividdreams7072
@vividdreams7072 Жыл бұрын
What a great glimpse into boat life. The constant changing of where you live alongside actually living on water was so well captured. Now, that is one Happy Dog, anyone who knows this breed of dog (and understands dogs in general) knows Bowie is talking , involved in the journey and his life with Rikka on their floating home. As CRT have made more moorings into private , not repaired banks that could be used and taken an attitude that Continous Cruisers are a problem. I moved onto canals in 2000. Continuous Cruising was the legitimate way of life (and still is). TowpathLife ...nothing finer and more vibrant ⭐💫⭐💫⭐
@markattardo
@markattardo Жыл бұрын
Interesting lifestyles. The congestion is quite a contrast to continuous cruising the canals. I expected more people, but grossly underestimated the numbers in my head. Your quite the adventurer riding that flamingo. Glad you weren't bucked off😂
@JC-qv8yo
@JC-qv8yo Жыл бұрын
I do enjoy these videos of yours on the canal. In lockdown 2020 I binged them all from start to finish (whilst meant to be working!) Your videos always make my feel relaxed. Thank you!
@CruisingTheCut
@CruisingTheCut Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@paulcharleton3208
@paulcharleton3208 Жыл бұрын
Great video. Love this channel. This was close to home as I spent my first 4 years (at the end of the 1950's) living in a caravan by Pickett's Lock on the Lea Navigation. Father was a civil engineer building Deephams water treatment plant on Pickett's Lock Lane. Very fond early memories and nice to see the canal being used. Keep these videos coming they're very professional - not surprising given your background!!!
@caniacstevehenderson7115
@caniacstevehenderson7115 Жыл бұрын
Agreed great interviews 👌
@alexistarr
@alexistarr Жыл бұрын
I live fairly close to Stonebridge lock, and would highly recommend the Waterside cafe located adjacent to it, which I frequent on a regular basis for a burger, whilst strolling through Tottenham marshes.
@timothybearne147
@timothybearne147 Жыл бұрын
Great insight into London boat life. 🦩
@steverubinchak1717
@steverubinchak1717 Жыл бұрын
Thank you what a lovely story, good on her.
@TheDastardlyDick
@TheDastardlyDick Жыл бұрын
I actually met Bowie this week! They were moored by Sainsbury's in Alperton, near where I work. Lovely friendly dog and not at all vocal when I saw him and stopped to give him a stroke (after reading Rika's notice. Nice video as always, thank you.
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