Dead Moggies
The Crow was a hive of activity this morning. Everyone seems to be on the move.
Taking the Old Main Line, we crossed the Telford Line and approached the Semthwick locks to take us down to the same level.


Last year we came up these locks and were pleased to find a replica toll office which was being used by the BCNS as an information point.






In the intervening 11 months someone has decided that it was more suited to be an incinerator. It has been completely burnt out and is no longer safe to use.



We are staying in Birmingham City Centre for a few days. We had planned to head up the Shroppie from here but the breach at Shebden may mean we have to divert via the Trent & Mersey.
At the final BBQ last night we received two Stiff Cats -