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Yes we have a lighthouse on a canal fifty miles in from the coast, this is between Worsley and Eccles where Eccles cakes come from, it was a mile walk along the canal towpath from where I got off the bus, I've been meaning to visit ever since I saw pictures of it. Its obviously not a working lighthouse, just something that someone has erected next to their bungalow, where it originated from I'll have to find out, but it looks like its a study or something, neat place.

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A couple of interesting boats adjacent to the lighthouse, the blue was attractive, shame its so neglected.

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This one had a pretty prow, was casting some lovely reflections in the canal waters.


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Bit further along the canal were some anglers, out on a bitterly cold day, the fish in the canal certainly of an edible variety, I think a case of a little peace and relaxation, wrapped up hopefully warm, I did set out to photograph round here, I returned back to Darwen by catching the bus into Eccles from the bridge crossing over the canal, if I'd known, I'd have got off there when I came out from Bolton. From Eccles I got on the tram with my bus pass and went into Piccadilly in Manchester, crossed over and caught the tram up to Bury, Rawtenstall, Accrington and home.

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What would they catch in the canal?  I am thinking catfish. 

The lighthouse looks like it is adjacent to the canal, making it an appropriate place for a lighthouse to be.  I would love something like that as a study/library. 

I have enjoyed your journey.  Pat and I would love to sit with you and have a hot pot of tea and some Eccles cakes!  Boy does that bring back memories for me!

Well taken again!

Its a kind of folly, probably functioned as a lighthouse sometime, but on a canal there is no need for such things, probably is a study and library up there, yes I think tea and cakes would be most enjoyable up there, especially on a cold winter afternoon.

This has evoked such wonderful memories.

And intriguing sight and I agree it would be a wonderful study/office/library.  A great place to "get away" for a couple of hours.

I can't join in the memories, but I'd sure enjoy sitting with all of you for tea and Eccles cakes (whatever they are  ).

Jeanne they are a fruit loaded pastry.  Usually currants, with coarse sugar on top.  They are soooo good. 

Here is a commentary, picture as well as the recipe.

http://mattikaarts.com/blog/baking-recipes/eccles-cakes-the-classic-british-tea-cake/

OH, YUMMMMM!  Now I'm sure I'll join all of you for tea and Eccles cakes!