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Pennine Waterways
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Pennine Waterways
Huddersfield Narrow Canal
New gates in Stalybridge (2)
      

The gate for the lock head is lifted across to the lock, with the Market Hall clock tower in the background.


The gate is lowered carefully towards the recess.


The gate is pushed right up into the curved quoin.


The gate is firmly held by a metal strap fixed to the "A-frame" above the quoin on the lock side.


The balance beam is lifted towards the gate.


The balance beam is lowered into position.

    
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