The Blue Bench of Joy

[Barr1e]

From my walk today along the Grand Union Canal towards Hemel Hempstead

The Blue Bench of Joy

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Bourne End (Winkwell) swing bridge

Traffic being stopped to allow the road bridge to swing across allowing the canal boats to pass through. This is Bridge No. 147 on the canal, a key operated swing bridge. Originally made of timber and operated by a large wheel turned by hand, the operation was mechanized in the 1980s. According to the information board at Winkwell Lock there are three such swing bridges on the southern section of the Grand Union Canal. Beyond the bridge is Three Horseshoes Pub a very popular eatery and drinking establishment.
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Regards. Barr1e

[Barr1e]

Re: The Blue Bench of Joy

Red Indian myth can also be found in Berkhamsted. Situated next to the canal is a genuine Canadian totem pole. It was given as a gift to John Alsford when he owned the timber yard that was originally on the site where it stands.
The carving is a fertility symbol and legend has it that women wishing to conceive should visit and make three wishes for the child they dream of!

The Canadian totem pole



Regards. Barr1e

[Barr1e]

Re: The Blue Bench of Joy

This is a scene which I took for the latest challenge Flower/s as a bump to gain extra entries. As it was taken just a lock away from the Totem Pole I thought it would be best suited here whilst bumping the challenge on this site.

Boat Pub with a wonderful autumnal show of flower baskets.



Regards. Barr1e

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