Tomorrow on the wharf in the Northamptonshire village of Braunston Unite national officer Julia Long ... When the ministry of transport advertised for women to work boats on the Grand Union canal, and ...

This weekend the canal wharfs of the Northampton village of Braunston ... bringing union organisation to an industry with none. The strike would last 14 weeks — between 50 and 60 boats blocked the ...

Over summer, autumn and winter, Robbie journeys from Braunston in ... heading south along the Grand Union Canal. Along the way expect peace and tranquillity, but also plenty of drama. Robbie gets ...