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Brass plaque on sidepond railings

The Tale of Leaky Lock

Just a note, to let you know, that this here Lock, is very slow.
So take a breath, relax and smile, (you might be waiting here a while)

The problem is, (or so we're told) is Lock Thirteen is very old.
Her paddles shot, through wear and tear, the water pours out here and there.

We've had them fixed, then fixed again, by some of Waterways finest men.
And for a while, the Lock works well, until again they leak like hell.

I pray this pause in your sojourn, has made you stop, to think and learn.
That on the cut there is a pace, that's not for those who want to race.

So if you're rushing, running late, this tale of Leaky Lock you'll hate.
If you've no time to gently float, then why a bloody Narrow Boat?

Photograph taken by PeterScott on 26 April 2025 and was added to the database on Saturday the 26th of April, 2025