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Memories of a Wartime Canal Boatwoman

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Memories of a Wartime Canal Boatwoman

The ‘Idle Women’ were the female volunteers who worked on canal boats during the Second World War. Nancy Ridgway and her mate Margaret Thomas were the only ones to stay for an extended period and this book contains Nancy’s memories of that time, originally written for her children and grandchildren.

While many are familiar with this group, few know about the women who worked on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, referred to by boatmen as ‘Judies’, towards the war’s end. Although at least twelve women worked on the boats at some point, the scheme was less impactful than the Grand Union scheme due to its late start and the difficulties women faced working on wide boats. However, traffic ledgers reveal that Miss Anderson was the ‘master’ of the Edith, and Mrs. Greenwood managed the Weasel.

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Author

Nancy Ridgway

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Paperback

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