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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.
![Smit & Palarczyk > [BRITAIN.ENGMIDDLE 22.204] Tight fit. Passing Hyde Bridge on the Staffordshire & Worcester Canal requires good steering abilities. Photo Mick Palarczyk.](/img/spacer.gif "Smit & Palarczyk > [BRITAIN.ENGMIDDLE 22.204] Tight fit. Passing Hyde Bridge on the Staffordshire & Worcester Canal requires good steering abilities. Photo Mick Palarczyk.")
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Cascade of locks.
In eight steps the Dudley Canal No.1 decends a steep hill west of Dudley by means of the Delph flight of locks. The water overflow points left of the locks create spectacular waterfalls when the canal is high in water. Photo Mick Palarczyk. [BRITAIN.ENGMIDDLE 22.234]
Cascade of locks.
In eight steps the Dudley Canal No.1 decends a steep hill west of Dudley by means of the Delph flight of locks. The water overflow points left of the locks create spectacular waterfalls when the canal is high in water. Photo Mick Palarczyk. All rights reserved. No permission for reproduction, including copying or saving of digital image files or text, is granted without prior written authorisation from the author.
