Andy M Photo
Phoenix Lock and St Mary's Bridge - Derby Canal.
Phoenix Lock, is situated at the Western end of the main stretch of the Derby Canal from Sandiacre to Derby, just before it entered into the River Derwent by St Mary's Bridge. The lock's purpose was to regulate the flow of water into the canal from the Derwent, and also permit vessels to negotiate any varience in water levels, if any.
Alongside (R/H side) is the beginning of Nottingham Road, with it's adjacent terrace of shops and houses (featured in my 'Bridge Inn' painting) in the distance is St Mary's Bridge, with it's balustrades and alcoves, it formed the only route across the River Derwent into Derby from the North and East, until recent times, replacing earlier structures and originally a ford. Just beyond is the Duke Street Foundries, including the renown Andrew Handyside works. To the left, is part of a mill complex, situated on a tract of land that was known as Canary Island, being formed by the completion of the canal's dual outlets onto the River Derwent.
This drawing captures a Trent Barge negotiating the lock, having just passed the Phoenix Street bridge. The canal was built to accommodate these wide beam craft, which advantaged its commercial viability. This river connection also permitted navigation to the upper reaches of the Derwent in the Derby area.
Period photographs used to assist the creation of this sketch.
No17 in the Derby Canal Series.
Phoenix Lock and St Mary's Bridge - Derby Canal.
Phoenix Lock, is situated at the Western end of the main stretch of the Derby Canal from Sandiacre to Derby, just before it entered into the River Derwent by St Mary's Bridge. The lock's purpose was to regulate the flow of water into the canal from the Derwent, and also permit vessels to negotiate any varience in water levels, if any.
Alongside (R/H side) is the beginning of Nottingham Road, with it's adjacent terrace of shops and houses (featured in my 'Bridge Inn' painting) in the distance is St Mary's Bridge, with it's balustrades and alcoves, it formed the only route across the River Derwent into Derby from the North and East, until recent times, replacing earlier structures and originally a ford. Just beyond is the Duke Street Foundries, including the renown Andrew Handyside works. To the left, is part of a mill complex, situated on a tract of land that was known as Canary Island, being formed by the completion of the canal's dual outlets onto the River Derwent.
This drawing captures a Trent Barge negotiating the lock, having just passed the Phoenix Street bridge. The canal was built to accommodate these wide beam craft, which advantaged its commercial viability. This river connection also permitted navigation to the upper reaches of the Derwent in the Derby area.
Period photographs used to assist the creation of this sketch.
No17 in the Derby Canal Series.