An Amazing Transformation
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An Amazing Transformation
Image: © Des Blenkinsopp Taken: 17 Oct 2022
This is part of the brand new neighbourhood of Wichelstow on the (at the moment) southern edge of Swindon. The old Wilts and Berks Canal, derelict for over 100 years, has been dug out, widened and turned into a large basin lined with new apartments, shops and a new waterside pub. Unfortunately it is a long way from any other navigable waterway, so the effect is largely landscaping for the time being, although there is a trip boat moored up. It only has about 2 kms of restored canal to cruise along.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.544929
Longitude
-1.808449