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Jan292015

Canal Lingo Those Toe Rags Won’t Tell You About

In days gone by, those who couldn’t afford shoes or socks would tie a rag around their toes and feet as a make-shift sock. This ‘look’ was worn by scoundrels, criminals and thieves – hence it’s offensive connotations – but…Read more ›

Posted in Blog, Featured articles Tagged with: barge, bridge hole, canal lingo, canal lingo explained, cheesing the ropes, crack the paddles, fenland boating, gongoozler, hookshaft, leggin it, M.BWillow, penstocks, slackers, staithe, strapping in, the cut, toe rags, val manning

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