Harecastle (Scarecastle) Tunnel illustration T-Shirt — Vintage canal narrowboat Tee

The Harecastle Tunnel, a 1.65-mile (2,675-meter) structure on the Trent and Mersey Canal in Staffordshire, consists of two parallel tunnels built 50 years apart to connect Kidsgrove and Tunstall. The first, built by James Brindley (1777), was the world's longest at 2,880 yards, while the second, by Thomas Telford (1827), remains in use today. 

The 1.6-mile-long Harecastle Tunnel on the Trent and Mersey Canal is considered one of Britain's most haunted waterways, famed for the "Kidsgrove Boggart" or "Kit Crewbucket," a spirit of a murdered woman, often described as a headless figure or white horse. Reports include ghostly screams, phantom boat sightings, and sudden feelings of dread within the dark, 200-year-old structure.

• The Kidsgrove Boggart (Kit Crewbucket): Legend speaks of a young woman murdered by boatmen, her head severed and body disposed of in the tunnel. She is said to appear as a headless ghost to warn of danger.
• Phantom Boatmen: Some reports claim sightings of ghostly, old-fashioned narrowboats navigating the dark passageway.
• The 1861 Disaster Echoes: A tragic 1861 collision inside the tunnel resulted in deaths by drowning and suffocation. Travellers have reported hearing the sounds of choking, splashing, and cries in the vicinity of the accident.
• Supernatural Warnings: Historically, miners in the nearby area believed the Boggart's wails predicted disasters in the pits. 

Lightweight, breathable, and softly worn — this crewneck tee carries a quiet kind of nostalgia. A delicate, sketch-style illustration sits on the chest: a sun-faded brick tunnel entrance, a short stretch of track, and subtle hand-drawn details that feel like a memory pulled from a road trip journal. The lettering beneath the image reads like a location pinned on a map, inviting stories and conversations. It layers easily under a jacket or stands on its own during evening walks. Thoughtful construction — from a tear-away label to reinforced shoulder tape and a resilient ribbed collar — makes this shirt feel lived-in from the first wear.

This shirt suits anyone who collects small, local histories or who likes soft, minimal graphics that nod to travel and place. It pairs with worn denim, canvas sneakers, and a slow morning. Offered in responsibly sourced ring-spun cotton with a classic cut, it keeps the focus on comfort and the artwork: a quiet, wearable keepsake for days when you want to carry a fragment of a journey with you.

Product features
- 100% ring-spun cotton (lightweight 153 g/m²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Tubular knit (no side seams) for cleaner lines and reduced fabric waste
- Ribbed knit collar with shoulder tape to retain shape and prevent stretching
- Pearlized tear-away label for itch-free comfort; adult sizing
- Print methods: chest printed DTG; sleeve and inner neck prints (if used) produced with DTF

Care instructions
- Do not dry-clean
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colours

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Product information: Gildan 64000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Bangladesh

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors , Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean