The Bridgewater Canal near Preston Brook, Cheshire
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The Bridgewater Canal near Preston Brook, Cheshire
Image: © Roger D Kidd Taken: 29 Aug 2011
The Bridgewater Canal was opened in stages between 1761 and 1795, mainly for the purpose of carrying coal. It continued to carry commercial traffic until 1974. David Dixon's article is worth exploring:
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Image Location
Latitude
53.318427
Longitude
-2.649058