Bridgewater 250. The archaeology of the world's first industrial canal
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- Author(s) Nevell, Mike, & Terry Wyke (eds)
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 2012
- Pages 128pp; illus
- Publisher Salford University
- Place Published Salford
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- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
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Twelve scholarly essays published on the 250th anniversary of the Canal's opening in 1761. Considers the archaeology of the Canal and its historical importance, notably 'as the fore-runner of many of the innovations in transport during the Industrial Revolution'. Chapters include: 'Bridgewater 250. Researching the archaeology and history of the first industrial canal'; 'Worsley's village heritage - an introduction and trail'; 'The Grocers' Warehouse, Castlefield, Manchester - the first true canal warehouse?'; 'The Bridgewater in transport history'