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Alcor Narrowboat at Brentford Lock and Dock, 1974

Peter Young took these photos at Brentford Lock on February 23rd 1974 - a sunny day but with dark clouds.

They show the traditionally-painted narrowboat Alcor at the lock and passing through - the second photo shows a glimpse of the lock keeper as well as the boat owner.

The third photo shows the Alcor at Brentford Dock between a Thames & General Lighterage barge and another barge in the foreground. Also a good view of the crane.

Does anyone remember either of these men?

Hilary Pereira supplied an answer in 2023:
Dr Scott Pereira started living on Alcor in Oxford in 1970, we married in 1972, and in 1974 we were living on board mostly in Rickmansworth, working as junior doctors.

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As at 2023, the Historic Narrow Boat Club has pictures and a history of Alcor.

Full list of Peter's photos

Published December 2016; last updated February 2023