Characters of the Cut

8/20/2020

Since December 2019 I've been writing the 'Characters of the Cut' column for the Towpath Talk Newspaper. Each month I feature those who live their life on the canals of England and it's always enjoyable and fascinating to write their stories.

Having previously lived afloat for a number of years myself, narrowboating as a way of life is endlessly appealing to me. And by writing about others, it allows me to keep my hand in on this unique lifestyle!

So far I have featured roving traders, artists, signwriters, environmentalists, families in search of a simpler way of life... do visit my Characters of the Cut page to read their stories.

You can also read a few articles about my own narrowboat life, here.

4 Comments

Hayley link

8/23/2020 01:25:37 am

Loved the Mullers Afloat - ‘freedom, connection and simplicity’ yep that appeals so much, Alice. A great article, thanks for writing and Bx for sharing her story, definitely inspired :)

Will enjoy going through these, thanks for the reminder they’re there.

Alice

8/23/2020 12:48:54 pm

So glad Bx's story resonated. It's a lovely way of life... maybe a narrowboat could be second to a van?! Glad you enjoy these columns—there are so many rich characters on the cut! :-)

Hayley link

8/27/2020 01:24:37 am

A dear friend of ours lived on a boat for a while, and I did love so much about it, yet just couldn’t seem to get my ‘sea-legs’. Never say never and all that but I think a van’s the way to go :)

Alice

9/1/2020 02:10:54 pm

I hear you... I have a friend who could just never get on with being on my boats. Van life is a very good choice!!

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