Thursday 24 August 2017

A Daytrip to Bastions Canal District

Was lucky enough recently to grab a free daytrip to the Canal District of Chris McDowall's Bastion.

Not the game. The real, actual place.


First a stay at the charming Station Hotel;



Then a quick stroll through a series of concrete tunnels;








Before finally arriving at the coast. 

It was certainly day-tripper weather;





The place was full of charming follies & adornments;



The world-famous canal-boats were in fine fettle;




Arranged in all their glory;



I was lucky enough to get a look inside some local homes;



They were full of modern amenities;



The most up-to-date "Mod Cons"





Academic achievements on display;




The phone box was locked, presumably for safety;



People may claim that Bastions Canal District has seen better days..




But as you can clearly observe here..



Things can only get better!


A boat of yester-year here on display.





Some tools of the boat-painters art.



An artefact retrieved from.. somewhere.








Some more of the boat-painters-art. Based on real castles?








I can absolutely confirm that everything about the Canal District is;
"Healthily active, mildly adventurous and abounding in interest."




Unfortunately, all good things come to an end, and it was time to say goodbye!


6 comments:

  1. Is that a nuclear power plant in the last photo?

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    1. I believe its a normal power plant but deactivated.

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  2. Maybe those pictures of castles are not only portray real castles but each can guide you to this precise castle. I.e. painted image ties to destination.

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  3. Sometimes I think the whole of England is a museum of itself, except for the parts taken over by muslims.

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    1. Duly noted. Wasn't trying to be political. Will try harder.

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  4. That vintage TV and stove are things of beauty.

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