The Droitwich Canals

A Collection of Photographs taken by Tony Clayton

with others by Paul Strutt

The Droitwich Canal

I am indebted to Paul Strutt who has kindly provided most of the pictures on this page, taken in 2006 before the recent serious restoration had taken place. The two pictures dating from 1980 were taken by the author.

Lock numbering has been changed to the recent BW/CART system. Originally Ladywood Top was Lock 1 and the entrance lock at Hawford was Lock 8.

The entrance from the Droitwich Junction Canal, to the left through the Barge Lock

Looking West from the Barge Lock in Vines Park

The Barge Lock in Vines Park

Swing bridge in Vines Park

Salwarpe Bridge
Remains of Salwarpe Court Swingbridge

Salwarpe Tunnel

Salwarpe Tunnel

Hill End Bridge
Hill End Swingbridge

Ladywood Top Lock 8, 1980

Ladywood Lock 5, 1980

Porters Mill Lock 4

Looking South from Porters Mill Lock

Weir
Weir near Porter's Mill

Top gates of Mildenham Lock 3

Mildenham Lock and Bridge

Mildenham Bridge from the west

Linacre Bridge

Near Linacre Bridge
Looking South from Linacre Bridge

Top gates of Hawford Lock 2

Top end of Hawford Lock 2

Hawford Lock 1

Hawford Lock 1 with the Severn in the background

Hawford Lock 1 with the Lock House