Thanks to Keith Seaton

The opening of the Coronation Channel in 1953, the Cowbit Road sluice gates being raised. These gates were later taken away as thought not to be needed. Photo by Mr R Brewster, copyright Mr M Brewster. Page 19 in my book ‘The River Welland, Shipping & Mariners of Spalding’ The History Press 2013

Hope I haven’t infringed copyright