The book delves into the boat-building industry, featuring Waltons Boatyard, the tub boat canals of Shropshire, and the Ocker Hill BCN depot. The final chapters bring the story up to date, focusing on recent Dudley Canal celebrations, including the 150th anniversary at Netherton Tunnel and the IWA National at Wolverhampton. Additionally, through the personal stories and perspectives of individuals who lived and worked along the canal banks, including Thomas Clayton’s captain John Blunn, canal ‘Bevin Boy’ Arthur Duffield, canal worker Hetty Seymour, and the infamous ‘Tipton Slasher’, a bare-knuckle champion boxer and canal worker, readers gain insight into the generational changes that have occurred.
Tales from the West Midlands Canals
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Tales from the West Midlands Canals
This illustrated book presents a fascinating history of the canals in the West Midlands, starting from their early days and following their evolution over two centuries. The author, Robert Davies, closely examines the Lunar Society and its members, such as Boulton and Watt, as well as the Earls of Dudley, to explore the changing patterns of these waterways.
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| Type | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Author | RH Davies |
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