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Feeding The Monster (continued)

JT & 4B – and Lock 44’s Cottage

n Joe Treacy’s Feeding the Monster along the towpath to the finding of the waterways then and who enjoy the
article this month, Joe tells us about my soul, I met Joe – while he was busy pleasure offered by the canals now.
Ithe Royal Canal’s Lock 44 Cottage. feeding a different monster. From that
Joe’s tale reminded me… yes, I’ve actually first meeting a friendship developed. We Right, so back to the Lockkeeper’s
walked past that cottage and have also haven’t seen each other in about four cottage at Lock 44. I’ve included a few
taken photos of the plaque mentioned years and it was only when we lifted the photos taken way back in 2011, when I
by Joe. So… I went digging. Fortunately, magazine off the ground that I contacted meandered past the spot. I’ll also include
I didn’t have to dig far because I’d Mr JT to ask if he’d fill the pages of the a few pics of Mr JT’s pride and joy – 4B.
documented my walks along the Royal magazine with stories from those lost I’ll add, I’ve had the pleasure of travelling
Canal. days of inland waterways travel. on board – and also night stopping… but
those are stories for other days!
In the very first issue of the SWW It is important that the story of the inland
Magazine I shared a little about my waterways is told and there is no better If you’re looking for a bit more about
relationship with the Royal Canal. man than Joe Treacy to relate the tales, my walks along the Royal Canal visit the
Relationship? Yes… I once even wrote a that I can promise. Joe has an infectious blog here - https://ouchmybackhurts.
piece titled “I found My Soul Along the passion for the canals and historic barges wordpress.com/royal-canal-life/
Royal Canal…” Promise. Somewhere – and for the tales of the folk who worked

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