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Central England: Exploring the Slow Canals
Central England: Exploring the Slow Canals
Two centuries ago England's canals were designed as the highways of the Industrial Revolution. Now these turning and twisting waterways are a haven of tranquility. For those with time to spend they form a superb way to explore the hidden corners of Britain's landscape.
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Chirk aqueduct.
The Chirk aquaduct, finished in 1801, takes the Llangollen Canal from England to Wales. On the right is a later train viaduct. Photo Mick Palarczyk. ![Smit & Palarczyk > [BRITAIN.WALES 22.299] Chirk aqueduct. The Chirk aquaduct, finished in 1801, takes the Llangollen Canal from England to Wales. On the right is a later train viaduct. Photo Mick Palarczyk.](/img/spacer.gif "Smit & Palarczyk > [BRITAIN.WALES 22.299] Chirk aqueduct. The Chirk aquaduct, finished in 1801, takes the Llangollen Canal from England to Wales. On the right is a later train viaduct. Photo Mick Palarczyk.")
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Chirk aqueduct.
The Chirk aquaduct, finished in 1801, takes the Llangollen Canal from England to Wales. On the right is a later train viaduct. Photo Mick Palarczyk.filename: 26 |
Keywords: industrialrevolution
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