Birthplace of James Brindley
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Birthplace of James Brindley
Image: © Jonathan Clitheroe Taken: 17 Sep 2011
This humble commemorative stone in Tunstead marks the birthplace of James Brindley, often referred to as the Father of the English Canal Network. The house in which he was born is long demolished although at the time of posting another property occupying the site was being renovated.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.271877
Longitude
-1.837867