Boat horse Gypsy Queen returned to the Hereford and Gloucester Canal to play an important part in the opening of the restored section between Over Basin and Vineyard Hill.
Gypsy Queen pulled “Alder” with special guests Timothy West and Prunella Scales on board to cut the ribbon for the opening of the 300 yard section of canal.
Pictures of the opening and the event are on Hereford and Gloucester Canal website.
Testing the water – trial run. Photo: Rick Muir
Official opening journey with special guests. Photo: Rick Muir
Timothy West and Prunella Scales cut the ribbon from the bows of “Alder”. Photo: Rick Muir