Here I am Rune
Distance 0 miles
Total 757 Locks 28 Tunnels
Running total mileage 1145.7 miles
Having stayed at Brownhills for the extra day I took the
opportunity of travelling to the nearest branch of Halfords to stock up on
antifreeze for the engine. Particularly wanted to get their brand of antifreeze
since that is what is currently in the engine and didn’t want to mix another
type with it. To get to the nearest Halfords did involve a 10 mile bike ride
but then I probably need the exercise. Also took the opportunity to photograph
the Brownhills miner statue. I have to say that I didn’t realise the importance
of mining to this part of the country until we visited it. There was the
colliery and open cast mine out at Anglesey Wharf and numerous other mines in
the area. The statue itself is quite impressive and has apparently been here
since 2006. When erected it cost £70,000 which may sound quite a lot but it is
made of stainless steel and stands 30 feet high so isn’t such a bad deal.
The weather forecast for tomorrow seems pretty good at the
moment so will be moving off down towards Longwood Junction.
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| Brownhills miner statue |
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