Sharpness New Dock

  • 150 YEAR CELEBRATION: Sharpness New Docks

    150 YEAR CELEBRATION: Sharpness New Docks

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    Tony Aldridge reports… JULY saw an event based around the Dockers Club, Sharpness as part of the programme of celebrations of 150 years since the opening of the Sharpness New Docks. When the Gloucester Sharpness Canal was completed in 1827 there was a smaller entrance lock to the River Severn but as trade boomed and…

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  • Spring launch for Sharpness 150 landmark

    Spring launch for Sharpness 150 landmark

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    CELEBRATIONS to mark 150 years since the opening of Sharpness New Dock in 1874 were launched with an exhibition at Sharpness Sports and Social Club. Aimed at bringing people from the community, surrounding areas and visitors together to participate in and enjoy exploring the past, present and future of Sharpness Dock, anniversary events will continue…

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