East of England meets for August

[alanrichey]

Been a bit quiet for the first 2 weeks for various reasons (including my car's MOT) so time to get out in this glorious weather.    Bit of a late call but we are going to have a drive out to Foxton Locks (LE16 7RA), 12:00 tomorrow (Monday 19th) for a picnic lunch.    All are welcome.

For those who haven't seen them the 'staircase' is a dramatic spectacle, and the site of the original 'inclined plane' which preceded the locks is also particulaly interesting.

Anyone fancy joining us, let me know.

[Derek]

Found this on You Tube, this is how the inclined plane used to work.

  

 

[Kerry]

Very efficient way of moving a boat. Both chambers always weigh the same.