Sowerby Bridge Canal BasinWe haven't moved today. The plan was to stop at Sowerby Bridge to do our urgently needed laundry. Unfortunately the launderette isn't open on Sundays so we will have to wait til Monday morning.
Sowerby Bridge is an interesting old town. Like so many others in this area it was based on the mills of which many remain, albeit converted into apartments and offices. It was also a major canal port arising from its position at the junction of the Calder & Hebble and Rochdale canals. The Rochdale canal catered for vessels of upto 72feet in length whereas the Calder & Hebble canal was restricted to 58 foot boats. Cargoes being transported from Lancashire into Yorkshire therefore needed to be transshipped. The canal basin remains, with the surrounding warehouses renovated for office and leisure use.
As at Brighouse where we stayed on Friday, there is a paradoxical mix of rather run-down shops and at least 5 smart restaurants. We were tempted to try the Indonesian restaurant but have decided instead to visit a promising looking modern British restaurant in the old canal basin area.
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