Locking up Carpenters Road

Today, I went to view the lifting of the second gate into Carpenters Road Locks. Drizzle doused, but still dramatic, as this is such an unusual lock restoration.

As the second gate was being greased and slid into place, a group of volunteers were invited on a trip boat to see the lock from the Waterworks River.

Here's a gallery of pics:

Afterwards, I cycled down the Lee and Limehouse Cut to the Canal & River Trust's Docklands Office. My volunteer-issue lifejacket's service date came up over the weekend, so I had it exchanged for a more recently serviced model. The Trust takes safety very seriously, and after my training I try to do the same.

1 hour (VTR - lifejacket servicing.)