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LICHFIELD CANAL WORK REPORTOur small volunteer force has rebuilt the demolished head wall of Lock 26 and isworking on replacing brickwork which has suffered deterioration over the years.Lock 26 headwall, March-2011Lock 26 headwall rebuilt, July-2011Further along Pound 27, foundations forthe towpath wall are being extended alongthe section running in parallel with theA38. This needs to be particularly robustso a massive stone bed will carry theconcrete base and upper wall structure.Pound 27 towpath foundationbeside A38One interesting interlude came when Ted Humpage, a retired local man turnedsculptor offered to purchase at a good price some surplus stone blocks to undertakebespoke commissions. Large workable stones are not easy to come by and hisportfolio of work shows great talent and ingenuity. The pictures show the selectedstones being loaded in Lichfield and in less than a month (with some extra help),enjoying a new life as a beautifully worked waterfall: note the little fishes round theoutside! (see facing page)12Cut Both Ways Summer 2011
LICHFIELD CANAL WORK REPORTTed Humpage (left) selects surplus stones,18-June-2011The same stones after the Humpage treatment! 10-July-201113Cut Both Ways Summer 2011
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