264. Forty historic narrowboats in convoy on the canal

After a hiatus due to "global events" (!), the annual historic canalboat festival came back to the National Waterways Museum at Ellesmere Port. Spread over the Easter weekend, it began with a convoy of narrowboats coming up the Shropshire Union Canal from Chester to Ellesmere, and I went along to document the event.

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[coolgordon]

I never knew this world existed until this dude

[onespur]

Wonderful video. I was disappointed when you announced that you were no longer cruising, although I certainly understand the reasons. But I am very glad to see that the content and quality of your videos hasn’t changed a bit. They are always top notch. I’m a displaced Arizona cowboy now living in LA. I became interested in narrowboats and the canal system and it’s history when I discovered your vlogs. I could never do it, too wet and cold for me, I prefer the desert and horses. But it is a fascinating activity and way of life. Maybe someday I’ll do a holiday on the Cut. Thank you David.

[robertkirby]

All that talk of keeping keeping Cruising The Cut alive without a boat of your own. If this is what we can expect it is already mission accomplished.

[AirlineX]

Absolutely wonderful way to spend 24 minutes with David.

[kirksabio]

Never in my lifetime would i ever hear the term "shibari" used to describe narrowboat moorings.

Just the kind of top-notch wordplay you expect from a channel such as this

[BohemianBeatster]

David, you do have a knack for interesting, enjoyable and informative commentary. You're a natural story teller.

[WillNGo]

Terrific. What a pleasant day in only 24 minutes. This is how history should be preserved, alive and working.

[seanjamescameron]

Activate the new ‘Thanks’ button David so we can show our appreciation for your work. It’s in Monetisation > Supers.

[bobbutcher]

said he would continue with the vlogs and in a documentary sort of way. This is evidence of his promise and a very fine vlog it is indeed. Thanks David for allowing us all to appreciate your expertise and skill in making these easy to watch films.

[lockedin]

The constant chug, chug, and chug, of the narrowboat engine. Unmistakable and intoxicating at times

[TheJonnyjj]

I literally lived for a whole year whilst studying to be a teacher in the properties oposite at waterside court which I could see in your video and of course you visit now I've moved back home! absolutely lovely canal and great people always friendly and talkative whenever I walked down the canal.

[barrylaflin]

Hey… yet another informed, classy piece of work. David. Very professional and yet not at all intimidating. Thank you so very much sir!!

[runarandersen]

I liked the part with interviews with the owners about the history. It is fascinating and impressive the work they’d done to them, saving history.

[jeffebdy]

These are the kind of vlogs you were born to do! Lovely footage, interviews and narration.
So glad that you continue to make canal videos.
The only thing missing....?
Cheese sandwiches of course!

Edit: the labour of love of these restorations is a joy to see

[olivier]

You are a wonderful stoty teller. I have about zero interest in boats, wide or narrow, and yet I am here, captivated by what you are telling.

[ljp]

If you had made this video three hours long, covering every facet detail about every boat, I still would have watched it wishing there was more. Another excellent video. Thank you!

[WhitneyHoustoneva]

Interesting to see the old working boats still on the canals and the great history of their war efforts.

[hans]

The glorious sound of some of these engines.
Great story again.
Thank you.

[petersargent]

Best phrase "fiddling with the oily bits". A treat as I took a hire boat to there a few years back. Thanks.

[robertstevenson]

So wonderful to see the canals used in such resplendent ways. This way of life must be kept going, it's part of British eccentricity which adds so much to the value of Life.