The Duke's Cut

The Bridgewater Canal

Author: Cyril J. Wood

A delightful exploration of England's first canal

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A delightful exploration of England's first canal

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The Bridgewater Canal is distinguished as England's first canal and its development marked the beginning of a transport revolution that provided a crucial foundation for industrial and commercial development in England. Since its completion in 1765, the canal has been regularly used by commercial and passenger traffic; it was one if the major routes of the North West that helped Manchester to develop as a centre of trade and industry in the nineteenth century. In The Duke's Cut: The Bridgewater Canal, Cyril J. Wood recounts the fascinating history of the Bridgewater canal from its conception and construction to its subsequent successes including its use as a leisure waterway today. His detailed commentary is complemented by his descriptive guide to cruising the canal and valuable navigational information. Illustrated with over 150 images, this comprehensive history and guide will appeal to local historians and canal enthusiasts alike.

About the Author

Cyril J. Wood has cruised the British Waterways system extensively and his exploits are documented in Canalscape: Canal Cruising 1960 to 2002. Cyril is am author, photographer, and photography lecturer.