Derbyshire in Focus on the Chesterfield
Canal
A History in Brief
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The canal
is only a five minute walk from my home,and is a calming escape from the
mad, modern world. I would like to acknowledge the work of all those involved
in the restoration of the canal, and thank them for giving us all the
chance to enjoy the slow moving ribbon of water that one day, will I'm
sure,be a complete link between the Trent and Chesterfield once again. |
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of the canal proceeds at a steady pace, but there is still a long
way to go. There is a fine article in the April 2006 edition of "Canal
Boat" magazine entitled Chesterfield Revival that lays
out the problems and the solutions for the stretch between Mill Green
and the Norwood Tunnel. Even if I am not around to see the full length
open again, there is no doubt that I have derived great pleasure from
walking beside the canal and will continue to do so. |
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I hope you find the following
interesting and informative. A brief history 1768 All in the mind. 1771 Approved by Act of Parliament. Construction started. 1776 Staveley to Trent open. 1777 4th of June. Celebrations in Chesterfield on completion of canal. Bad News. 1907 Norwood tunnel collapse isolates the west. 1955 Trade from Walkeringham brickworks ends. 1960 Enquiry into total closure. Good news 1990 Tapton lock reopened. 1992 John Varley boat launched. 1993 Hollingwood lock opened. 1994 Bluebank lock opened. 1995 Restoration westward from Worksop started. Dixon's lock opened. 2002 Bilby bridge opened. 2003 Section from Worksop to Kiveton opened. |
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The Chesterfield Canal Trust
have their own site,it contains a great deal of information about the
canal. You may wish to become a member and support the great works they
are doing. 
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