Through Huddersfield (3) - Virtual Cruise

Queen Street South, Huddersfield
The channel narrows considerably to pass through the chamber of the original Lock 2e.
old Lock 2e, Huddersfield
Looking along the chamber of the original Lock 2e, Huddersfield.
Commercial Street Bridge, Huddersfield
Commercial Street Bridge seen from the original Lock 2e. The former mill buildings beyond are now part of the University of Huddersfield.
old Lock 2e, Huddersfield
The chamber of the former Lock 2e with the gate recesses clearly visible. Boaters should note that this is a tight squeeze!
old Lock 2e, Huddersfield
Looking back towards the former Lock 2e with the deep channel continuing beyond.
 Lock 1e, Huddersfield.
Looking south west from Lock 1e towards Commercial Street Bridge.
 Lock 1e, Huddersfield.
Lock 1e. Historically "First Lock" but now named "Stanley Dawson Lock" in honour of the late councillor.
 Lock 1e, Huddersfield.
Lock 1e. The sign says "Welcome to the Huddersfield Narrow Canal".
start of Broad Canal
The end of the Narrow Canal is Lock 1e. The waterway now becomes the Broad Canal, although a re-built bridge means that wide beamed boats are not able to reach this part.
The Virtual Cruise now continues along the Huddersfield Broad Canal.
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