# Steve Bates Photography
> Travel and adventure photography
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Append `.md` to any post or page URL to get the content in Markdown (for example, `/example-post.md`).
## Pages
### Percy - Austin A35 (1959 A2S5) - 512FJO
URL: https://stevebates.com/percy/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T11:36:16.000Z
Percy is our **1959 Austin A35** saloon classic car which is also known as an **A2S5**, produced by the **Austin Motor Company** at the **Longbridge** plant in **Birmingham**.

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One of the many things we're lucky to have with Percy is the original logbook which has allowed us to trace some of his history. Some of the details have been obscured here but you can see it's also been a Police staff car.

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The logbook mention's a previous owner 'Kathleen Thomas', we were able to trace her through her son who confirmed she still lived at the address on the logbook.

With this in mind we went on a road trip and took Percy to see Kathleen, this gave us the opportunity to grab some photos of Percy with its past owner and present owner at the house it used to be kept at.

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#### Percy with it's past and present owners

[View collection](https://stevebates.com/percys-visit-to-mrs-thomas/) 

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[Browse photo collection](https://stevebates.com/tag/512fjo/)
### Edna - Austin A30 (1956 AV4) - RBM51
URL: https://stevebates.com/edna/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T09:42:09.000Z
Edna is our **1956 Austin A30** van conversion which is also known as an **AV4**, produced by the **Austin Motor Company** at the **Longbridge** plant in **Birmingham**.

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Purchased by us on 19th August 2023 from Doddington in Cambridgeshire, where it was bought back to the Midlands breaking down on its first journey. Luckily we had RAC breakdown cover and was following in the Mercedes.

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Edna being collected after breaking down

Since then Edna has been receiving regular maintenance to keep her on the road and she's attended many shows and events including being on the Austin A30/A35 Owners' Club stand at Birmingham's NEC for the Classic Car & Restoration Show. Some of the events we've attended include:

> [Practical Classics - Classic Car & Restoration Show 2025 & 2026](https://stevebates.com/tag/practical-classics-classic-car-restoration-show/)

> [Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza 2026 (South Cerney)](https://stevebates.com/tag/gloucestershire-vintage-country-extravaganza/)

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[Browse photo collection](https://stevebates.com/tag/rbm51/)
### Our car collection
URL: https://stevebates.com/cars/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T11:27:33.000Z
Here's you'll find details about our collection of cars.

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Edna - Austin A30 (1956 AV4) - RBM51

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Percy - Austin A35 (1959 A2S5) - 512FJO
### Follow our trips
URL: https://stevebates.com/follow/
Last updated: 2026-08-16T22:41:45.000Z
[Netherlands 2026 | FindPenguins](https://findpenguins.com/stevebates/trip/netherlands-2026?ref=stevebates.com)
### Red Moonshine
URL: https://stevebates.com/red-moonshine/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T15:27:23.000Z
[**Finlay**](https://stevebates.com/tag/red-moonshine/) aka [**Red Moonshine**](https://stevebates.com/tag/red-moonshine/) is our three year old Golden Retriever. He's been raised on [narrowboat Will Try](https://stevebates.com/tag/waterways/) since birth so he's always been a [canal boat dog](https://stevebates.com/tag/waterways/). His full pedigree name is a **Partridgefen Red Moonshine** which is where the **Red Moonshine** name comes from.

He currently has over 10,000 followers on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/finredmoonshine?ref=stevebates.com) and just starting to build his [Facebook](https://facebook.com/finredmoonshine) audience as well as on here with the website.

Located in the Midlands, he can usually be found around the Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) or along the Coventry Canal.

[Follow Finlay on Instagram](https://instagram.com/finredmoonshine?ref=stevebates.com)

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Check out all the photographs we have online of him here:

[Finlay - Red Moonshine - Steve Bates PhotographyFinlay is our golden retriever and also goes by his pedigree name of Partridgefen Red Moonshine. He’s enjoying life as a narrowboat dog.![](https://stevebates.com/content/images/icon/Steve-Bates-Square-Logo-47958f1f-c37d-428a-a777-a07567098ddb.png)Steve Bates Photography![](https://stevebates.com/content/images/thumbnail/20240710-130229-00675-f2981f58-8534-47ba-8197-1dcc16e2dd5e.jpg)](https://stevebates.com/tag/red-moonshine/)

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## Posts
### Ethel and Emu out on the BCN
URL: https://stevebates.com/ethel-and-emu-out-on-the-bcn/
Last updated: 2026-08-23T23:30:08.000Z
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### Finlay out watching the geese
URL: https://stevebates.com/finlay-out-watching-the-geese/
Last updated: 2026-08-18T21:38:54.000Z
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### Pumpkins on the allotment
URL: https://stevebates.com/pumpkins-on-the-allotment/
Last updated: 2026-08-16T22:53:18.000Z
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### Rose on Farmers Bridge Locks
URL: https://stevebates.com/rose-on-farmers-bridge-locks/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T13:56:57.000Z
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### Dramatic sunset over Ladywood
URL: https://stevebates.com/dramatic-sunset-over-ladywood/
Last updated: 2026-08-15T22:43:29.000Z
This dramatic sunset over Ladywood (Birmingham) was captured on my phone while out walking the dog, no big camera or lens, just what was to hand.

Here's a couple of alternative versions that helped the editing process:

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### St Vincent Street Bridge
URL: https://stevebates.com/st-vincent-street-bridge/
Last updated: 2026-08-20T19:55:17.000Z
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### Brighton & Nuneaton
URL: https://stevebates.com/brighton-nuneaton/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T22:26:15.000Z
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### Portafold at South Cerney
URL: https://stevebates.com/portafold-south-cerney/
Last updated: 2026-08-09T15:55:51.000Z
This year we attended South Cerney's steam festival known as Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza for the first time. We camped on the club's stand in our Portafold folding caravan.

We also used our 1956 Austin A30 van conversion as our main tow vehicle.

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Camping at South Cerney airfield in the Portafold

Checkout the full album over here:

[Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza 2026 by Steve Bates![](https://stevebates.com/content/images/icon/lr_appicon_1024-be2345f1671b471a1b5aa3eb2876019512ad744621fa3f2f422b116acb0c3e24-b063126b-f96e-4a6d-af48-06f6480a2120.png)Steve Bates![](https://stevebates.com/content/images/thumbnail/c432f63da8fda3276e6842e9e830bd1d-2864d19d-70e1-4e09-ba3e-26f8d791c879)](https://adobe.ly/3RpHi8Z?ref=stevebates.com)
### Armed forces at South Cerney
URL: https://stevebates.com/armed-forces-at-south-cerney/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T09:30:13.000Z
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### Some of the Austin A30 & A35 on public display at South Cerney
URL: https://stevebates.com/some-of-the-austin-a30-a35-on-public-display-at-south-cerney/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T10:31:50.000Z
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### Finlay at Winson Green junction
URL: https://stevebates.com/finlay-at-winson-green-junction/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T22:49:37.000Z
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### Moorhen chicks on the canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/moorhen-chicks-on-the-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T17:04:33.000Z
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### Cruising the Dudley canals
URL: https://stevebates.com/cruising-the-dudley-canals/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:36:04.000Z
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Using the new underwater camera kit for the GoPro HERO 13, here you can see a short trip through the canals at Dudley in the West Midlands.

[Waterways - Steve Bates PhotographyWith over 2,000 miles of canals alone, here you’ll find all our adventures on the UK waterways, including some rivers.![](https://stevebates.com/content/images/icon/Steve-Bates-Square-Logo-3ae911f6-87f3-4ff8-9a98-ef626588abe0.png)Steve Bates Photography![](https://stevebates.com/content/images/thumbnail/20241119-085502-00231-1-875164ee-7591-4c2e-b013-a7cb5a68e1ec.jpg)](https://stevebates.com/tag/waterways/)
### Finlay at the allotments
URL: https://stevebates.com/finlay-at-the-allotments/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T23:00:41.000Z
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### Galton Valley Pumping Station
URL: https://stevebates.com/galton-valley-pumping-station/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T10:58:29.000Z
With both the New & Old Main Lines running past the Galton Valley Pumping Station here we see it from a Birds Eye view.

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### Drive it Day in the Cotswolds
URL: https://stevebates.com/drive-it-day-in-the-cotswolds/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T13:10:51.000Z
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### Lazy afternoon on the bench
URL: https://stevebates.com/lazy-afternoon-on-the-bench/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T13:03:15.000Z
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### Finlay waiting for the boat
URL: https://stevebates.com/finlay-waiting-for-the-boat/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T23:04:57.000Z
Sat on one of his favourite spots along the Coventry Canal, Finlay is waiting for the boat to come round the corner near Hartshill in Nuneaton.
### End of another great show
URL: https://stevebates.com/end-of-another-great-show/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T10:12:50.000Z
That's the end of another great show at the NEC Birmingham.

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### Edna on stand at Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2026
URL: https://stevebates.com/edna-on-stand-at-practical-classics-classic-car-restoration-show-2026/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T10:06:47.000Z
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### Time for some mopping
URL: https://stevebates.com/time-for-some-mopping/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T19:24:33.000Z
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### Kingfisher on the canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/kingfisher-on-the-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T22:40:20.000Z
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### Kingfisher in the tunnel portal
URL: https://stevebates.com/kingfisher-in-the-tunnel-portal/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T12:18:14.000Z
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### Kingfisher on the ropes
URL: https://stevebates.com/kingfisher-on-the-ropes/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T19:27:31.000Z
Recently we've been treated to daily visits from the Kingfisher, landing on the ropes and staying for a few minutes at a time.
### Sunset with RBM51 near Killantringan Lighthouse
URL: https://stevebates.com/sunset-with-rbm51-near-killantringan-lighthouse/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T17:00:21.000Z
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### Stormy AI steam engine artwork
URL: https://stevebates.com/stormy-ai-steam-engine-artwork/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T12:55:13.000Z
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### Traction engines at Barton Steam
URL: https://stevebates.com/traction-engines-at-barton-steam/
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### Edna on stand at Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2025
URL: https://stevebates.com/edna-on-stand-at-practical-classics-classic-car-restoration-show-2025/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T09:59:51.000Z
This month see's the Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show 2025 being held at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC). We attended with the Austin A30/A35 Owners' Club and had a live brake repair demonstration on Edna.

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### Snow on the canal in Solihull
URL: https://stevebates.com/snow-on-the-canal-in-solihull/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T19:49:18.000Z
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### Drayton Swing Bridge and Turrets
URL: https://stevebates.com/drayton-swing-bridge-and-turrets/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T22:15:36.000Z
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### BCN Explorer Cruise at Walsall Basin
URL: https://stevebates.com/bcn-explorer-cruise-at-walsall-basin/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T23:07:01.000Z
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### Heron with its catch on the Dudley canals
URL: https://stevebates.com/heron-with-its-catch-on-the-dudley-canals/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T12:20:58.000Z
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### Coombeswood Basin - Dudley No2 Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/coombeswood-basin-dudley-no2-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:09:13.000Z
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### Bumblehole nature reserve
URL: https://stevebates.com/bumblehole-nature-reserve/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T20:21:41.000Z
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### Delph Locks on Dudley No. 1 Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/delph-locks-on-dudley-no-1-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T11:13:34.000Z
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### Fens Branch - Stourbridge Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/fens-branch-stourbridge-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:11:35.000Z
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### Dudley Tunnel - North Portal
URL: https://stevebates.com/dudley-tunnel-north-portal/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T21:48:43.000Z
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### Southern Portal of Dudley Tunnel - Dudley No 1 Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/southern-portal-of-dudley-tunnel-dudley-no-1-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:17:40.000Z
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### Bradley Lane Workshop - Wednesbury Oak Loop Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/bradley-lane-workshop-wednesbury-oak-loop-canal/
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### Langley Maltings
URL: https://stevebates.com/langley-maltings/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T21:44:52.000Z
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### Titford Pools - Titford Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/titford-pools-titford-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:24:41.000Z
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### Snarestone Wharf - Ashby Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/snarestone-wharf-ashby-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:26:58.000Z
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### Seals on the beach at Wick
URL: https://stevebates.com/seals-on-the-beach-at-wick/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T12:14:13.000Z
During a drive out in the car while staying in Scotland, we pulled over for a short dog walk and was lucky enough to spot some Seals in the wild.

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### RBM51 at Statfold with some steam
URL: https://stevebates.com/rbm51-at-statfold-with-some-steam/
Last updated: 2026-08-12T23:38:16.000Z
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### Flying Scotsman through Nuneaton
URL: https://stevebates.com/flying-scotsman-through-nuneaton/
Last updated: 2026-08-06T22:52:06.000Z
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### Finlay at Cambrian Wharf
URL: https://stevebates.com/finlay-at-cambrian-wharf/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T22:08:50.000Z
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### Bargus in the snow
URL: https://stevebates.com/bargus-in-the-snow/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T22:11:51.000Z
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### Finlay escaping the snow
URL: https://stevebates.com/finlay-escaping-the-snow/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T22:12:47.000Z
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### Finlay & Bob in the garden
URL: https://stevebates.com/finlay-bob-in-the-garden/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T22:53:42.000Z
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### Finlay meeting the swans
URL: https://stevebates.com/finlay-meeting-the-swans/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T22:40:36.000Z
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### Polesworth Abbey from the air
URL: https://stevebates.com/polesworth-abbey-from-the-air/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T19:51:57.000Z
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### Apple Pie Lane Bridge - Coventry Canal (31)
URL: https://stevebates.com/apple-pie-lane-bridge-coventry-canal-31/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T21:52:21.000Z
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### Walsall Town Basin - Walsall Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/walsall-town-basin-walsall-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:28:24.000Z
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### Norton Canes - Cannock Extension Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/norton-canes-cannock-extension-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:30:15.000Z
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### Coventry Basin - Coventry Canal
URL: https://stevebates.com/coventry-basin-coventry-canal/
Last updated: 2026-08-10T23:32:10.000Z
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### Steaming down the line
URL: https://stevebates.com/steaming-down-the-line/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T12:07:05.000Z
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### The Jacobite at Mallaig
URL: https://stevebates.com/the-jacobite-at-mallaig/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T11:56:29.000Z
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### Platform 2 at Swanage railway station
URL: https://stevebates.com/platform-2-at-swanage-railway-station/
Last updated: 2026-08-08T12:01:17.000Z
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### Steam at Foxfield Railway
URL: https://stevebates.com/steam-at-foxfield-railway/
Last updated: 2026-08-11T23:24:03.000Z
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### 2016 Dutch Rally
URL: https://stevebates.com/2016-dutch-rally/
Last updated: 2026-08-14T18:43:37.000Z
Held in the Netherlands by the Dutch members of the Austin A30/A35 Owners' Club, here we can see many Austin A30's and Austin A35's.

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### Percy’s visit to Mrs Thomas
URL: https://stevebates.com/percys-visit-to-mrs-thomas/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T12:16:51.000Z
Today Percy went on a road trip to Kathleen Thomas’s house, she was a previous owner of the car that featured on the original logbook. Not only was she a previous owner though, she still lived at the house the car was registered to. So we got to grab some photographs of the car where it was once parked, along with the present and previous owner in front of it.

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### Putting Percy to good use
URL: https://stevebates.com/putting-percy-to-good-use/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T09:20:14.000Z
Roof racks are a perfect fit on Percy and we get to take the wheelbarrow down to the allotment while enjoying a nice classic car drive.
### It's a bit frosty this morning
URL: https://stevebates.com/its-a-bit-frosty-this-morning/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T12:01:48.000Z
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### Anti-pesto S.W.A.T. team
URL: https://stevebates.com/anti-pesto-s-w-a-t-team/
Last updated: 2026-08-07T11:59:30.000Z
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