This is a short 6 minute 26 sec film i made to show you people around the foxton locks.The film features "Peter" who is the volunteer lock keeper,and a general look around the site.The system is now managed by the "CANAL AND RIVER TRUST",which took over from "BRITISH WATERWAYS" in approx july 2012.The other main organization responsible for other sections of waterway in england is the E.A or "ENVIRONMENT AGENCY",previously the body named the "NATIONAL RIVERS AUTHORITY",or (NRA)which managed the waters prior to the e.a.,from 1989 up until 1996.Before '89 there were 10 regional authorities,ie (AWA) Anglian water authority.Upkeep income is generally generated from government grants and boaters licence fees. First gen rushes recorded approx 11am 13th may 2014.

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