Long Eaton Lock
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Long Eaton Lock
Image: © Stephen McKay Taken: 1 Jan 2010
Reminders of Long Eaton's hosiery industry surround the Erewash Canal at Long Eaton Lock - the first above Trent Lock, where the canal leaves the River Trent. The canal continues to Langley Mill, a total length of nearly 12 miles.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.897092
Longitude
-1.275132