Ready to start 'legging' a canal boat, London, c1890 (1903). Artist: Unknown.
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Ready to start 'legging' a canal boat, London, c1890 (1903). Two 'leggers' ready to move the canal boat through the tunnel, by propelling the boat with their feet against the tunnel wall. Horse-drawn canal boats required leggers to continue their journey through tunnels, whilst the horse moved on above. From Living London, Vol. II, by George R. Sims. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1903]
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Creator
- Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
- George Robert Sims: British: journalist, poet, dramatist, novelist
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London
- 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W
Digital Image Size
Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6119x4310
File Size : 25,755kb
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- 0580040345
- 2-634-922
- 2634922
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