History
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Tidal rivers |
River Navigations |
Broad Canals |
NarrowCanals |
Tub Boat Canals |
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In use by 1770 |
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Built 1770-1780 |
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Proposed 1770-1780 |
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Abandoned by 1780 |
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These historical maps are the work of the late Dr. Mike Stevens
Earlier ----- Later----- Regions
[#] indicates a waterway that was never built.
(2) Leeds & Liverpool Canal (alternative lines)
(9) Bridgewater Canal
(10) Trent & Mersey Canal
(11) Chester Canal
(17) Staffordshire & Worcestershire Canal
(18) Caldon Branch
(19) Leek Branch: original proposal [#]
(20) Sir Nigel Gresley's Canal
(21) Birmingham & Fazeley Canal: original proposal [#]
(22) Leominster Canal
(23) Stourbridge Canal & Dudley Canal
(24) Droitwich (Barge) Canal
(36) Hereford & Gloucester Canal
(46) River Wye
