'Sutton Stop' Lock

Stop locks usually had only a couple of inches change in water level. This was done at junctions between the canals of two different companies - companies were very protective of "their" water and ensured other companies paid for any taken into their canals by the transiting boats. Hawkesbury junction had been watched over by the same family, the Suttons, for many years and was usually known as Sutton's Stop. see below

Old pumphouse

'Greyhound' pub

The Greyhound was a regular stopping point for the working boat-people.

Hawkesbury junction

Hartshill BW yard

Harlequin Ladybird

Locks on Farmer's Bridge flight, under office blocks

Once again, as in Manchester, the office blocks were built over the canal rather than filling it in. Lessons have been learned since Manchester that the waterways bring tourists to the area.

Weir at Wightwick Mill Lock

These round weirs are peculiar to this section of the Staff & Worcs Canal.

The Bratch

This flight of three locks was initially built as a staircase, but was re-engineered as three separate locks. The pounds between are barely as long as a boat, still giving the impression of a staircase.

Bottle kiln

These kilns were used for making glassware. The distinctive shape channels the heat up the flue.

Lock 12, Stourbridge canal

Dadford's Shed

Lock 10, Stourbridge canal

Hatton flight

This flight of 21 locks (widely known as the "Stairway to Heaven") and the adjoining flight of 5 at Knowle have distinctive hydraulic paddle-gear.