Canal boat captain asleep on the deck of his boat at Hawkesbury Pump house at

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Canal boat captain asleep on the deck of his boat at Hawkesbury Pump house at

Canal boat captain asleep on the deck of his boat at Hawkesbury Pump house at the junction of the Coventry and Oxford canals. Circa 1952

Arthur Cooper
Mirrorpix
Coventry
West Midlands
England

Media ID 21686312

© Mirrorpix

Canals Narrow Boats Sun Bathing Tired Inland Waterways

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print titled "Canal boat captain asleep on the deck of his boat at Hawkesbury Pump house" we are transported back to the 1950s, a time when canals and inland waterways played a vital role in transportation and industry. The image captures a serene moment amidst the bustling activity, as the tired canal boat captain finds solace in slumber on his narrowboat's deck. Located at the junction of Coventry and Oxford canals, Hawkesbury Pump house serves as a reminder of an era when these waterways were teeming with life. The sun-drenched scene showcases not only the tranquility of this particular spot but also highlights how hard work underpins such idyllic settings. Arthur Cooper's lens perfectly encapsulates both the physical exhaustion felt by those who navigated these intricate networks of canals and their ability to find respite even in unconventional places. As our eyes wander over every detail - from weathered wooden planks to worn-out tools scattered nearby - we cannot help but feel connected to this forgotten world. This evocative photograph is more than just a snapshot frozen in time; it represents an entire era defined by its reliance on inland waterways for trade and transport. It invites us to reflect upon our own fast-paced lives while reminding us that even amidst industrial progress, moments of peace are always within reach.

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