https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/ March 10 Whilst moored in Market Drayton Clive spotted these two Buzzards sitting on the crossbar of the goal post! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73141840 73141840 One of the tree lined cuttings on the Shroppie - very tranquil. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73141841 73141841 The Shroppie is a very picturesque canal. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73141842 73141842 We came to this tunnel just after the top lock in Wolverhampton! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73141843 73141843 We came around a bend, through a bridge and there it was! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406929 73406929 We moored up right next to this musical venue. Chris Rea was playing but it was sold out! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406938 73406938 Clive has been here many times before at BioTech conferences. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406940 73406940 An old pub amongst all the modern high rise buildings! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406939 73406939 There is actually a marina here! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406933 73406933 Old working boats with modern buildings in the background. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406934 73406934 For all you Trekkies out there, they're building a Borg ship in Brum! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406931 73406931 We turned right here this time but will be turning left the next time heading to the Grand Union. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406935 73406935 This huge construction site took up two thirds of the canal! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406936 73406936 There was a tiny ittle channel for us to use! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406930 73406930 After all that we had to do a very sharp right turn to get back on the channel! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406937 73406937 Clive's lovely Auntie with her Teddy (Christmas Present) and dolly (sent to her by her late sister after her complaint she had nobody to talk to! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73409092 73409092 Auntie Joan introducing Clive to her "friends"! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73406932 73406932 Nick Clegg, leader of the Lib Dems, on his way to the conference at the ICC with his wife Miriam. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848432 73848432 Nick Clegg and his wife Miriam crossing over the canal to the ICC for the TV cameras. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848428 73848428 One of the many bands in the St Paddy's Day parade, https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848429 73848429 One of 12 pipe bands taking part in the Paddy's Day Parade. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848433 73848433 Mark on accordion and Emma on fiddle. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848426 73848426 Not quite sure what connections Darth Vader and his Storm Troopers have with Ireland! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848430 73848430 These little girls were having such a good time! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848431 73848431 I love the pipes! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848434 73848434 On stage at the South Birmingham College Auditorium. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848435 73848435 Playing to a packed house! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848436 73848436 I thought this building at The Bull Ring was awesome - I doubt Prince Charles feels the same! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=73848427 73848427 Note the small tunnel up on the right, this was for the boat horses to https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240552 74240552 This view lulls you into a false sense of security till you see the rest of the flight! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240550 74240550 Adjacent to the Hatton Wharf is a rare breeds farm, here's one of the occupants! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240553 74240553 This cow has really odd horns! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240549 74240549 My brother has Highland Cattle and he tells me that the black ones are quite rare. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240548 74240548 Now used as offices for British Waterways. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240551 74240551 This relic of bygone days was parked outside the BW offices at Hatton Wharf. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240555 74240555 This pretty pond was adjacent to the canal, opposite Hatton Wharf. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240554 74240554 A close up of the stunning piece of sculpture in the pond. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74240895 74240895 Mel, Jim, Kelvin and Bentley, Ian https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498830 74498830 Jemima and Lady Arwen with Tim and Clive on the tillers in the bottom lock of the Hatton Flight. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498831 74498831 Tim at the helm, Mel, Jim, Kelvin holding Bentley and Ian. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498832 74498832 This huge castle sits on the bank of the River Avon. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498833 74498833 This cheeky little fellow wasn't a bit scared when we stopped to take his photo! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498834 74498834 Not a medical establishment at all but a home for retired soldiers! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74500825 74500825 Part of this courtyard remains virtually unchanged since the 15th century! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74500824 74500824 Its incredible to think that this building was around well before Elizabeth I came to the throne - 150 years to be precise! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498837 74498837 This room is used for functions nowadays, including civil weddings. It was set out ready for a function tonight. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498838 74498838 This room was built in 1450 by Neville, "The Kingmaker" Earl of Warwick. This is the original dining table and there is also a chair used by James I when he visited in 1617! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498839 74498839 The bear and ragged staff was adopted by Dudley, the Earl of Warwick's brother but as Dudley was an Earl the bear was crowned! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498835 74498835 When Robert Dudley died he had no legitimate heirs and the estate passed to his sister who marred into the Sydney family. https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498840 74498840 Its amazing that a building so ancient, made of timber, can survive for so long intact! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74498841 74498841 https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74806316 74806316 Saying farewell for now,,, https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74806317 74806317 Linch break at long Itchington https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74806318 74806318 Tom Heap from Animal Rescue 24/7 https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74806319 74806319 John & Isobel returning to Ventnor Farm Marina https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74806320 74806320 Looks suspiciously like a sub! https://www.morrisfolk.com/apps/photos/photo?photoID=74806321 74806321