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Thorne, The Canal c.1955
Photo ref: T303012
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A large barge bound for the Humber makes its stately way down the Stainforth and Keadby Canal at Thorne. The canal linked the River Don with the Humber, which it joined near the neighbouring village of Keadby.

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Memories of Thorne, the Canal c1955

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Thorne, The Canal c.1955

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Does anyone remember Four ways Cafe? I lived there with my mum and dad from 1957 to 1964
I in the canal photo that big barge was my grandads he used to deliver coal up and down the canal he was called Hubbert Barrass can anyone help me find more photos of this and also name of his barge please