Bugsworth Basin, Peak Forest Canal
Introduction
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Bugsworth Basin, Peak Forest Canal
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 13 Apr 1981
In 1981, as seen here, this large basin where once limestone was transshipped from the Peak Forest Tramway into narrow boats, as all overgrown and disused. Now, it's all been cleaned out and cruisers are moored here.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.334904
Longitude
-1.968425