Photo-a-Day  (Tuesday, 7th November, 2023)

Is there owt i'theer?

Oh what a pleasure to meander along the cut whether by boat or a nice stroll. We forget people have this view from their bedroom window. Would have to be careful on the towpath with the amount of ruts/potholes which are now full of water though. It looks like the Algae is slowly breaking up on the water probably had a few boats along and getting the water moving

Late 50s early 60s that view was grubbier - and the bridge would have been the hump back.
Looks good now and in reply to Keen Angler would bet there's a few summats i' theer, unlike the mid 60s when there was next to nowt!
Fine photo, Dennis.

That's a lovely photo and I recall walking along the canal in New Springs with a friend some years ago. I like the New Springs and Whelley Area very much. However, last Christmas on facebook there was a Wigan parody of Frank Sinatra's song "New York, New York" which went, "If tha con mek it theer, tha'll mek it anywheer, It's up to thee, New Springs, New Springs" and every time I see a sign for New Springs, that comes to mind and makes me smile!

Walk over here regularly,have always been fond of this area.

Nice scenery for those opening the curtains of a morning …..in all weathers especially in Autumn. I con see awt neighbours singing that Irene and doing a high kick at the end.

The walk in the opposite direction up towards Haigh Hall and the canal bridge in the plantations is very nice and then continuing further on to Adlington.
All the canal walks these days are a pleasure with the industrial legacy, grime and spoil heaps all gone replaced by trees and wild life.

Another goodun Dennis,riding that towpath is a favourite pastime of mine weather permitting of course,it’s a pity the Westhoughton branch was never completed would have ment less road riding as these new laws about overtaking cyclists are concerning as some drivers give far to much clearance narrowly avoiding head on collision with vehicles coming the opposite direction and some almost catching your elbow.

Looks a pleasant walk. We dropped down onto a towpath from a busy road at Chester once. It was so peaceful walking by the canal. Nice photo Dennis.

For a minute when I saw this canal scene I thought Mick was back posting.
Come back Mick, you're missed.

No you're not Mick.

Keen Angler, aye, gudgeon.

Gudgeon are very good when fried nicer than whitebait and much like fishy crisps

My father was born at No 70 Withington Lane in 1907 the row of cottages were demolised in the 1950s and replaced with new ones