A lovely day out was arranged to Tiverton on 13th October 2001 to visit Tiverton castle, including a look at Hermon French's collection of Geological specimens.

In the afternoon we had a very pleasant trip on the horse-drawn barge that runs along the Grand Western canal. Some photos from the day are reproduced below.

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This is a general view of the castle showing the 16 century house
This shows one of the corner towers, believed to include the principal room.
The round tower
Examination of geological specimens with Mr. Gordon
The barge in all its glory
Looking towards the bar end of the barge
Looking towards the front of the barge.
Moored up waiting to go.
The shire horse that pulled the barge

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