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Jay Banbrooke
@nbeliza.bsky.social
Lives on Narrowboat Eliza travelling the waterways of the UK. Married, non-binary gender - trying to just be happy in a good way. Traveller, beer drinker, photographer, walker and bossed around by Buster the Boat Dog 😃
This magnificent bench has recently been installed at Goose Beach (our name for it) just above The Hyde lock on the Staffs & Worcs canal. In memory of Alan Trevis Smith M.B.E. for his dedication to the canal.
#NarrowboatCommunity #photography #boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
November 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
What a beautiful frosty morning, at Hinksford lock on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. Before anyone states the bloody obvious, yes it was cold!
#boatlife #ukcanals
##canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive #photography
November 26, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Going backwards down through the mighty Bratch locks is definitely a first for us. The need for water and an enormous fallen tree meant we had to go about. A massive thanks to the CRT Volunteers: Sue, Chrissie, Eddy and Tom for their help!
#boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
November 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
On this day in 1971, I was at boarding school (if I’m honest NOT having the time of my young life) my mother told me that my father had died. Funnily enough, as I grow older the closer I feel towards him although I have no particular memory of him.
(my father towards the end of his wartime service)
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
A lovely Mandarin Duck who seems to be on his own with only Mallards to keep him company on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal near Bratch locks!
#boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive #photography
#birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature
November 19, 2025 at 7:23 PM
In 2019 Andy and I were privileged to visit Antarctica - on this day 6 years later we truly appreciate all the work and research carried out in the polar regions by LGBTQ people, respect on this Polar Pride Day
#antarctica #polarpride #polarprideday
November 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Just gone through the mighty Bratch locks on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal - we waited until we knew CRT Lockies were working, massive thanks to John & Tom who braved the elements and helped us through the locks.
#photography #boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
November 14, 2025 at 9:53 AM
On this day, commemorating all those died protecting or freedom. This commemorative plaque is for a very brave young man, First Lieutenant Arthur L. Brown USAAF, who died preventing his Thunderbolt crashing on the town of Nantwich on January 14 1944
#Nantwich #USAAF #ArmisticeDay
November 11, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Please remember, especially on this Armistice Day, all generations who fought to protect our freedom today 🙏
(My father fourth from the left)
November 11, 2025 at 8:04 AM
What a wonderful day to be out on the cut, whether boating, walking, or even taking photographs! Approaching Rocky Lock on the Staffs & Worcs canal, just north of Stourton.
#boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive #photography
#birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature
November 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Where we are now, on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal just north of Stourton. We've deliberately moved somewhere remote to avoid fireworks.
#boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive #photography
November 6, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Buster the Boat Dog keeping up to date this morning watching the Sky News. Although why it has to be upside down not sure 🤔😂
November 3, 2025 at 8:30 AM
No apologies for posting yet another pretty canal photograph. On the lovely Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, just above Kinver by ‘Geese Beach’. Taken on 30th October.
#boatlife #photography #nature
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
October 31, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Please please please check those bonfires 🙏 #nature #uknature #hedgehogs
October 23, 2025 at 7:06 AM
In 1966 an unstable spoil heap from the nearby coal mine engulfed Aberfan, killing 116 children and 28 adults - one of favourite composer’s wrote this in memorandum 😢

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October 21, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Currently moored in Kidderminster on the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal. Anyone who’s travelled here will recognise this view, but with these wonderful autumn colours I just couldn’t resist!
#photography #boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
October 14, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Yesterday, a rather misty chilly walk from Wolverley to Whittington (and back) on the lovely Staffordshire and Worcestershire canal - took these at Whittington Lock.

#NarrowboatCommunity #photography #boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
October 13, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Narrowboat Eliza safely moored on a very autumnal Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, just north of Hyde Lock.
#boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive #photography
October 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
As we are rapidly approaching the silly season PLEASE read this carefully - it applies to any time really but please don’t make it easy for them.
October 8, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Andy busy polishing his shiny bilge. 😂😂😂

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#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
September 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
While we're on the subject of noisy neighbours - Canada geese are argumentative, noisy horrors 😂
#birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature
September 29, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Couldn't resist posting these from this morning - Buster the Boat Dog and myself walked up the Stourbridge canal to Wordsley Junction - what a spectacular place it us!
#boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
#photography #nature
September 23, 2025 at 10:35 AM
A few of where we are - this is such a beautiful spot - all taken today on Mabon 🙏
#boatlife
#ukcanals #canal #narrowboat
#KeepCanalsAlive
September 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Where we are now; possibly at one of our favourite places on the Staffordshire & Worcestershire canal, just north of Hyde lock. Major shout out to a CRT chap who helped us out big time at Kinver Services.
#boatlife #ukcanals #canals #narrowboat #KeepCanalsAlive #NarrowboatCommunity
September 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Just back from Buster's walk, firstly he scared this heron, which then sat on the opposite bank looking somewhat annoyed!
#birds #wildlife #wildlifephotography #photography #nature
September 13, 2025 at 11:19 AM