The history of canals and canal boats

Posted by on November 29, 2010

The British canals and canal boats are an iconic and endearing feature to the landscape and character of much of the national countryside and local geography. Originally developed and built to assist with the commercial activity of the country in the late eighteenth century, these canals and waterways became an essential tool for the development of business growth in the UK. One of the main growth areas of this time was manufacturing and the country became a focal point in the production of a wide range of goods from luxury items to everyday articles. With this massive surge in manufacturing activity, the growing needs to transport these goods became ever more apparent. Transporting items from the factory or industrial unit was such a vital element to trade that the existing waterways and rivers were developed and extended in order to ensure that the goods reached the appropriate destination with ease. Thanks to the increasing burden on the underdeveloped road systems, canals became, …
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