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The Canal Pioneers

He created a ‘School of Engineers’ to reflect his designs, draw detailed maps, survey territory under his direction and build the canals he was commissioned to construct.

Many of these engineers went on to extend Brindley’s original system, based on his Great Cross of waterways, as the country came to realise the enormous benefits in the transportation of heavy goods and material.

Their works included the further development of the integration of canal and river navigations throughout the country; from the Forth and Clyde to the Bridgewater Canal, from the Trent and Mersey to the Thames Navigation and the canals that served Wales.

This excellent book tells their story with fascinating illustrations and also a detailed gazetteer which provides opportunities for the reader to visit many significant sites around Britain and gain a greater understanding of the interconnected world of
these pioneers and their contribution to our transport system.

The Canal Pioneers, Brindley's School of Engineers by Christopher Lewis is published by The History Press in softback priced £14.99. ISBN: 978-0-7524-6166-3

Towpath Talk readers can purchase The Canal Pioneers at a special price of £12 with free UK p&p by quoting HPBRINDLEY from www.thehistorypress.co.uk or Tel: 01235 465500. This offer closes on February 2, 2012.