Andy M Photo
Winter on the Cut.
This sketch captures the Derby Canal at Sandiacre. It is facing East towards its junction with the Erewash Canal (Sandiacre Junction) as seen from the Derby Canal's, Sandiacre Top Lock, visible in the middle distance is the Bottom Lock, and just beyond, the top of the accommodation bridge marking the entrance to the Derby Canal. On the right stands the Boat Inn, originally built as a farmhouse. At some point, as was the custom for many rural farms to be dual purpose, it became a watering hole for the passing boat crews and others using the canal. It managed to survive both World Wars intact, but sadly burnt down early on in the 1940's. Only its foundations remain.
Most of the surrounding surrounding buildings are still present. Though there is no evidence of a Toll/Lock cottage at the bottom lock, as known. There does look like something of that nature attached to Sandiacre Lock cottage on the adjacent Erewash Canal, which may have served both companies. If you visit today, the canal is a heavily tree lined footpath, and part of the bottom lock has been excavated prior to restoration. Modern housing encroaches where there were once fields.
As with other drawings in this series, it has been created with the aid of historic photographs.
Winter on the Cut.
This sketch captures the Derby Canal at Sandiacre. It is facing East towards its junction with the Erewash Canal (Sandiacre Junction) as seen from the Derby Canal's, Sandiacre Top Lock, visible in the middle distance is the Bottom Lock, and just beyond, the top of the accommodation bridge marking the entrance to the Derby Canal. On the right stands the Boat Inn, originally built as a farmhouse. At some point, as was the custom for many rural farms to be dual purpose, it became a watering hole for the passing boat crews and others using the canal. It managed to survive both World Wars intact, but sadly burnt down early on in the 1940's. Only its foundations remain.
Most of the surrounding surrounding buildings are still present. Though there is no evidence of a Toll/Lock cottage at the bottom lock, as known. There does look like something of that nature attached to Sandiacre Lock cottage on the adjacent Erewash Canal, which may have served both companies. If you visit today, the canal is a heavily tree lined footpath, and part of the bottom lock has been excavated prior to restoration. Modern housing encroaches where there were once fields.
As with other drawings in this series, it has been created with the aid of historic photographs.