National Waterways Museum

As part of our FREE Heritage Open Day Canal Town event, we’re joining forces with a leading name on the English Folk scene; author and musician Tom Kitching.

Tom launches his new book and album, 'Where There's Brass', with a special storytelling and music concert tour. Documenting six months living in the London waterways community, making the long journey across England from Manchester on a traditional narrowboat built in 1937, 'Where There's Brass' tells the story of the contemporary London waterways; a floating slum at worst, a bohemian, alternative, vibrant community at best.
Tom is accompanied by the brilliant Nordic mandola player Marit Fält.
Performing at the museum has special significance for Tom; his mother is a founder member of the Ellesmere Port Boat Museum, and his father attended the opening day rally in 1976 with 'Spey', the boat at the heart of the story.

Performances at 1400-1445 & 1515-1600. Toll House Bar open from 1200.

• Costumed guided talks - 1100, 1230, 1330 & 1500.
• Lock demos
• Power Hall engines in action
• Traditional Crafts

(*Please note* Times may be subject to change)

Timings & Tours

Sunday 15 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 4FW

Directions:

M53 junction 9 (follow "Boat Museum" signs)

Telephone number:

+441513555017

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Disabled access

Additional information

Museum website: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/museums-and-attractions/national-waterways-museum- ellesmere-port Music event webpage: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/things-to-do/events/canal-events-canal-festivals/2024-09-15-free-canal-town-heritage-open-day-featuring-tom-kitching-in-concert

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