August 10, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
These row houses were built in the 1830s and used by various workers and their familes. Each one is furnished to represent a different time period in which they were lived.
In the 1830s there was no running water, electricity, or gas, yet it was considered a comfortable working class home of thatRead more
August 10, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ 🌧 13 °C
In the 1930s, electricity and a gas stove were added. The parlor was used more often, such as on Sundays and holidays. The wireless became popular.
In the 1950s a small black and white TV was a luxury. Labor saving devices include hot and cold running water, an electric stove, vacuum cleaner, andRead more
August 10, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ 🌧 15 °CEllesmere Port is located where the Shropshire Union canal meets the Manchester ship canal. There are docks, locks, stables, cottages and canal basins. The museum includes one of the greatest collections of historic boats in the world. We learned about how canal boats were built and what it was likeRead more
August 10, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ 🌧 15 °CFriendship is the name of a canal cargo boat that was owned by Joe and Rose Skinner. It was their home for 50+ years (until 1959), and we were fascinated to see their tiny cabin. They hauled mainly coal. It was drawn by a mule named Dolly, and they took good care of her.
August 10, 2018 in the United Kingdom ⋅ 🌧 15 °C
Navvies were the men who built the canals. They were not desirable people to rent to as they had a reputation for drinking, rowdiness, and thievery. So often they lived in huts near their work site.
Here are some photos of the beautiful ways the boats were decorated.
Also shown is a canal iceRead more
You might also know this place by the following names:
Shropshire Union Canal
