Maria was legged through Standedge Tunnel in a time of 2 hours 47 minutes. On board was 90-year old former legger Ronnie Barnes.
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Read Newspaper Report by Ken Bennett from Oldham Chronicle.
The journey between Marsden and Huddersfield had to be abandoned as the canal was closed because of a leak. However, the legging back through the tunnel on May 3rd and the return to Ashton on May 4th will go ahead as planned.
Ronnie Barnes on board Maria at Diggle. Photo: Chris Sunderland.