The Trent and Mersey Canal first came into use in 1777. A vital
transport link for the industries of the midlands - indeed Josiah
Wedgewood of the pottery was an early supporter - it carried coal,
ironstone, limestone merchandise, pottery and salt. Despite the
arrival of the railways and subsequently motorways, the carriage of
freight continued up until 1970. After inevitable decline, various
restoration programmes have been undertaken and the waterway is now
popular with boaters. A working waterway for 250 years, the need to
adapt to changing transport needs has been a constant factor in
this canal's history. With over 100 archive and present-day
photographs, maps and plans, the book describes the need for the
canal and the key personnel who were involved in its inception.
Engineering and constructions of the canal and its branches are
looked at in detail along with further improvements to the canal
and how these boosted trade. A century of ownership by railway
companies, subsequent nationalisation and later decline is
discussed. The book also looks at the people who lived and worked
on the canal. Finally, restoration, rejuvenation and the future of
the canal is covered.
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