Postcard Bottom locks in 1908

Bridgewater Canal top locks basin at Runcorn c.1968

This view is at the "Bottom locks" in 1908. The colourful "narrow boat" contrasts with the drab tar-colour of the larger barge. Sad that we don't know who these people were.

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The message reads:-

Dear Aunty, Hoping you are quite well I am enjoying myself very much has Stanley sent you a postcard
I am going to Mrs.Peacocks (?) for tea today and Mrs.Brodys (?) tomorrow Annie is going to take me.
Your loving niece Mary