Boundary Post  :  The BCN Society Journal

The Birmingham Canal Navigations Society produces a quarterly journal called "Boundary Post".  Selected articles are published on this website.

    Selected Articles from Issue number 170.
  • Editorial  -  Notes from the Editor for the Autumn 2005 edition.
  • The Chairman Writes  -  Letter from the Chairman of the Society.
  • Junctions of the BCN  -  Phil Clayton continues to revisit Junctions of the BCN: revitalising the BCN Explorer Trail Scheme
  • BCN Branches and Byeways  -  Ray Shill's latest article in his new series: looking at the history of Branches and Byeways of the BCN
  • Ickneild Port Loop  -  Extract from planning proposals for the development of Icknield Loop
  • News Clippings  -  Local News Clippings: about canal developments
    Selected Articles from Issue number 167.
  • Editorial  -  Notes from the Editor for the Winter 2005 edition.
  • The Chairman Writes  -  Letter from the Chairman of the Society.
  • Junctions of the BCN  -  Phil Clayton starts to revisit Junctions of the BCN: revitalising the BCN Explorer Trail Scheme
  • BCN Branches and Byeways  -  Ray Shill starts a new series looking at the history of Branches and Byeways of the BCN


    Selected Articles from Issue number 164.
  • Editorial  -  Notes from the Editor for the Summer 2004 edition.
  • The Chairman Writes  -  Letter from the Chairman of the Society.
  • Pratts Bridge  -  Bill Hughes and his memories of Pratts Bridge: Wyrley & Essington.

    Selected Articles from Issue number 163.
  • Editorial  -  Notes from the Editor for the Winter 2004 edition.
  • The Chairman Writes  -  The letter from the Chairman of the Society.
  • Letters  -  Members Letters to the Editor.

    Selected Articles from Issue Number 162.
  • Editorial  -  Notes from the Editor for the Autumn 2003 edition.
  • The Chairman Writes  -  The letter from the Chairman of the Society.
  • Bradley Locks  -  Jon R. Axe Explores the possible Restoration of the Bradley Locks.
  • Cut along the Metro  -  A walk using the Metro Line:That takes in the Bradley Locks.

    Selected Articles from Issue Number 161.
  • Editorial  -  Notes from the editor for the Summer 2003 edition.
  • The Chairman Writes  -  The letter from the Chairman of the Society.
  • A Tribute to the RNLI  -  Bryan Brock states why he flies the RNLI pennant from his narrowboat.

    Selected Articles from Issue Number 160.
  • Editorial  -  Notes from the editor for the Spring 2003 edition.
  • The Chairman Writes  -  The letter from the Chairman of the Society.





    Selected Articles from Winter 2002, Issue Number 155.
  • Editorial  -  Notes from the editor for the Winter 2002 edition.
  • The Chairman Writes  -  Letter from the Chairman of the Society.
  • The Bonfire Rally  -  Report from the Bonfire Rally.
  • A Society With Intent?  -  Information about the Societies new hospitality tent.

The Boundary post is usually available at the BCNS stand at events at the cost of 50 pence. The journal is free to members of the society, information about membership can be found here.

Readers are invited to submit items of news, general or historical interest to The Editor, Brenda Ward. (colehurst@tiscali.co.uk)

The Editor, Brenda Ward,
9 Wylde Green Road,
Sutton Coldfield.
B72 1HB.