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The local shops are directly opposite the Boat Inn located on the B4102 from Solihull to Hampton in Arden
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Dist:0.4km<br/>Photographed from the bridge carrying the B4102 road (Hampton Lane) across the canal.
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Dist:0.4km<br/>Looking east along the Grand Union Canal as it approaches Catherine-de-Barnes. The overhanging trees and the reflections in the water create a tunnel effect.
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Dist:0.5km<br/>Family owned English restaurant, established in 1988.
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Dist:0.5km<br/>The reason this building looks from the outside more like a school than a church, is that it was originally built to serve both functions. It was built by Joseph Gillott in 1879. He owned most of the farms, houses and estates to the east of Solihull. Its use as a school ceased in 1974, and the last service held here was in June 2010. Today the building is still owned by the church, but it functions as a community hall. Now that services are no longer held here, worshippers are invited to attend the mother church, St. Alphege in nearby Solihull.
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Dist:0.5km<br/>The Boat Inn is situated in the village of Catherine De Barnes which was once a small area of heath within Longdon Manor. The village takes its name from the 12th century Lord of the Manor whose name was KETELBERNE.
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Dist:0.5km<br/>Named because of its proximity to the Grand Union Canal.
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Dist:0.5km<br/>The notice board is by the shops. The village is known locally as Catney Barnes, often abbreviated to Catney. This is why the name Catney appears on the board. This usage has continued since at least the 19th century. The name Catherine-de-Barnes is believed to have originated in the name of a 12th century lord of the manor named Ketelberne. Quite how this developed into Catherine-de-Barnes isn't clear. But it's interesting that a name probably derived from Norman origins has survived.
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Dist:0.5km<br/>The sign shows two traditional canal narrow boats, as would have been used on the Grand Union Canal, which is nearby. [[2115445]].
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Dist:0.5km<br/>Internally the building appears much older than it does from the outside, although it has been much extended over the years. The pub today is part of the Chef & Brewer chain, so the emphasis is very much on food, but they do have some guest real ales. [[2115465]]
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