Although part of the national network, Birmingham's canals, including the Worcester & Birmingham, the Stratford-upon-Avon and the Birmingham Canal Navigation, retain their original identity - and most are still in water and used regularly, albeit in different ways to their original industrial purpose.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which West Midland Canals have changed and developed over the last century.
The book presents a captivating collection of photographs that showcases the evolution of the North West Canals over the past century. It highlights various transformations and developments, offering a visual journey through the region's waterways and their historical significance.
The book offers an engaging exploration of the Midlands and border canals, highlighting their key characteristics and the individuals responsible for their construction. It delves into the historical significance of these waterways and the impact they had on the region's development, providing insights into the lives of the canal builders and their contributions to the industrial landscape.
The book features a captivating collection of photographs that document the transformation and evolution of the Wyrley & Essington Canal over the past century. Through visual storytelling, it highlights the canal's historical significance and the various changes it has undergone, offering readers a glimpse into its development and impact on the surrounding community.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the North West Canals have changed and developed over the last century.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which East Midland Canals have changed and developed over the last century.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the West Midlands Railways have changed and developed over the last century.
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,Trent and Mersey Canal 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.