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Photo-a-Day  (Thursday, 28th November, 2024)

Boathouse


Boathouse
The Boathouse pub in Appley Bridge is being refurbished in time for Christmas.

Photo: Mick Byrne  (.)
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Comment by: Tom on 28th November 2024 at 05:30

Very good news, I believe they have started renovation work on the old Navigation pub (Indian curry house) in Gathurst as well.

Comment by: Irene Roberts on 28th November 2024 at 08:21

It's a refreshing change to hear of a pub being renovated instead of left to go to rack and ruin. I wish it well and hope it is a success.

Comment by: Colin Traynor on 28th November 2024 at 11:16

If anyone remembers Carol who used to run the this many years ago ( I think it was called The Waterside) and lived on a Narrow Boat moored alongside, she now runs Potters Bar in Standish.
In the 1960’s early 70’s it was originally Appley Bridge British Legion.
Regarding The Navigation I went past the other day and although there were workmen on site I am unsure what its future might be. There is talk on a ‘Community Hub’ but like everything today funding could be an issue.

Comment by: ianp on 28th November 2024 at 11:29

It's in a spectacular location so it should do well.

Comment by: Colin Traynor on 28th November 2024 at 11:53

Thinking about it, Waterside or Waters Edge, I’m not sure!!!!

Comment by: Gareth Cheetham on 28th November 2024 at 14:22

It was the Waters Edge, Colin.

Used to do the quiz every Monday back when it was run by Tony, who sadly died quite young...

Comment by: Joan on 28th November 2024 at 15:43

Frozen canal down here Mick, it's fun watching the ducks sliding around.

Watersedge

Comment by: Dek on 28th November 2024 at 16:06

There's a pub called The New Dog and Gun near a brook called Haigh Beck that joins the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Apperley Bridge, not far from the marina. The irony of it all.

Comment by: Foggy on 28th November 2024 at 18:40

Carol ex Watersedge was a very good cook and was married to a friend of mine

Comment by: Colin Traynor on 28th November 2024 at 20:48

Dek, Apperley Bridge, that’s Bradford way isn’t it?

Comment by: Coli Traynor on 28th November 2024 at 20:57

Joan, I have posted a good shot of the frozen canal, it might just feature at some point.

Comment by: Irene Roberts on 28th November 2024 at 22:23

Colin, you're right.....Apperley Bridge is in Yorkshire; I didn't like to say anything as I thought people would think I was being "picky". I'm sure Dek means Appley Bridge.

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