canals

Ecofuelboat to start East Midlands run

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Web Editor

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March 1, 2022

BOATERS moored around Nottingham, the Upper Trent and the River Soar will soon have a new floating service boat providing all their fuel requirements. Experienced boater Howard Williams bought the ex-GUCC working boat Hampstead three years ago and has been preparing for his new venture for some time. While at Sileby Mill on the River…
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New lease of life for Cromford Canal bridge

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Janet Richardson

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January 29, 2022

WORK to repair and restore Brown’s swing bridge at the High Peak Junction on the Cromford Canal is now complete thanks to Derbyshire County Council and the Friends of Cromford Canal. Dating back to the 1800s, the bridge became difficult to operate due to being worn and damaged. Its main use is by the Birdswood…
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