2010
SP1658 : Stratford Canal - Bridge 59
taken 15 years ago, near to Wilmcote, Warwickshire, England
This is 1 of 2 images, with title starting with Stratford Canal in this square
Stratford Canal - Bridge 59
The story associated with this relatively mundane concrete bridge as given on a nearby notice.
'In 1957, allegedly in order to reduce the cost of a new road bridge at this place, national and local authorities combined to bring about the abandonment of the derelict canal. Through the vision, vigilance and determination of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Society and the Inland Waterways Association that attempt was defeated.'
The rest is history with the canal being restored in the 1960s, re-opening in 1964 under the auspices of the National Trust and more recently returned to the custody of British Waterways. This gave encouragement for later re-openings of other abandoned canals.
'In 1957, allegedly in order to reduce the cost of a new road bridge at this place, national and local authorities combined to bring about the abandonment of the derelict canal. Through the vision, vigilance and determination of the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal Society and the Inland Waterways Association that attempt was defeated.'
The rest is history with the canal being restored in the 1960s, re-opening in 1964 under the auspices of the National Trust and more recently returned to the custody of British Waterways. This gave encouragement for later re-openings of other abandoned canals.
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- Grid Square
- SP1658, 150 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- John M (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Sunday, 18 April, 2010 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Sunday, 18 April, 2010
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SP 167 582 [100m precision]
WGS84: 52:13.3486N 1:45.4171W - Camera Location
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OSGB36: SP 167 582
- View Direction
- North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
