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Silent Highways : The Forgotten Heritage of the Midlands Canals

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Overview

This fascinating book delves into the forgotten history of the Midland and border canal infrastructure, including the Grand Union, Staffordshire & Worcestershire, Stourbridge, Stratford, Trent & Mersey, Worcester, and Birmingham canals amongst others. Detailing the physical triumph of construction of canal structures such as aqueducts, bridges, embankments, locks, and tunnels, this illustrated history also recognizes the engineers who designed and built them and had such an influence on the waterways in this region despite the hardships of working conditions and poor finance that existed at the time."

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780752458427
  • ISBN-10: 0752458426
  • Publisher: History Press
  • Publish Date: June 2011
  • Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Page Count: 192

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