Albert's Dock on the Chesterfield Canal
Introduction
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Albert's Dock on the Chesterfield Canal
Image: © Neil Theasby Taken: 25 Jul 2014
It was from here that local stone began its long journey to London. It had been specially chosen for the construction of the Houses of Parliament. From here the stone was carried on barges to West Stockwith on the River Trent - thence to the River Humber - out into the North Sea then down the coast to The Thames. The journey usually took four days if winds were favourable.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.33597
Longitude
-1.236028