There is lots of history surrounding Beeston Lock and the cottages that still stand here today.

Over the years, there have been many families who have lived here.  The Barker's, the Eaton's, The Rice's and a famous Victorian boxer!

This area has seen deaths, floods, burglaries and the comings and goings of many a boat laden with cargo.

There are reports that the Lock Keepers cottage was burgled while the family was out and that £40 worth of goods were stolen, including silver coins, a plate and some cash.

A convicted criminal also made his passage through the lock after being released from prison.

An Easter boat trip by a group of friends ended in their boat capsizing and an 18 year man drowned.

In 1932, a man named John Roe went missing from his home at 4am, one cold January morning.  His disappearance was reported to the police but sadly, a couple of months later, a 15 year old boy discovered his body in the canal by the lock.

With so much history, we know this place is going to be a great place to visit!!

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