With the stroudwater navigation, the restored canal would re. For the remainder, there is no public right of way over canal route and, out of respect for the landowners, should be avoided. Cycle along historic waterways the severn and thames way. The thames and severn canal is a former canal in gloucestershire in the south of england, though there are plans to restore it. And to the rivers avon, severn and wye, and the principal canals. Following the publication of ronald russells influential book entitled lost canals of england and wales in 1972, a number of canal restoration. Thames and severn canal stroud all you need to know. However if you are driving in your car, and hope to drive to a particular point on a canal without using a gps, the best choice of altas for this is probably philips navigator britain, which shows canal locks and bridge numbers. Buy the thames and severn canal by humphrey household isbn. Thames and severn canal the thames and severn canal is a canal in gloucestershire in the south of england, which was completed in 1789.
Rivers to be linked to ease drought under water company plans. Thames and severn canal plan book acts of parliament severn and wye railway stroudwater canal various canals and railways thames and severn canal river thames, acts and reports surveys, reports etc. The quality of the writing of each individual book is variable, this one is a little dry perhaps for modern tastes. Being a great fan of the traditional narrow boat and the canals in the uk, we parked conveniently and took a walk. The thames and severn canal ebook by humphrey household. Thames and severn canal a brand new book entitled the thames and severn canal by humphrey household, has just been published, about the first ever trunk waterways in the county. The stroudwater was initially commercially successful but abandoned in 1954. As the 19th century progressed, railway competition took much traffic from the canals. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Apr 01, 2012 rivers to be linked to ease drought under water company plans millions of gallons of water could be transferred to drought hit regions from rivers in wetter areas of the country under plans being. Buy the thames and severn canal on free shipping on qualified orders. Much of the line of the canal is intact and many distinctive features and buildings remain.
Sometimes the towpaths are followed past scenes redolent with industrial archaeology whilst at other times fieldpaths are taken through pastoral countryside. Josiah clowes was appointed head engineer, surveyor and carpenter to the canal in 1783 to assist whitworth. Thames and severn canal wallbridge lower lock 5th april. The thames and severn canal is a canal in gloucestershire in the south of england, which. Jul 06, 20 filmed from an electric powered craft, this was the first boat to use this new section of canal. It is believed that this report was written in 195960 when w f alderton was the assistant county council surveyor in charge of the canal. The stroudwater and thames and severn canals from old photographs volume 2 by edwin cuss, 9781848687875, available at book depository with free. It is a lovely canal as it winds its way out of the town and was well worth our time. The stroudwater navigation by michael handford isbn. Brimscombe port book shop now open cotswold canals trust.
Prepared from 30 years of personal experience with the canal by the author, plus extensive research, this account traces the history back to the 1780s. A brand new book entitled the thames and severn canal by humphrey household, has just been published, about the first ever trunk. It is still owned, and leased out, by the original builders the company of proprietors. Streams weave through vast reedbeds, canals pass colourful meadows and ancient forests, rivers meander through picture book villages built from golden stone, reflecting families enjoying picnics on their banks cycling the waterways of the severn and thames way is pure bliss.
Chapter 2 the roundhouse and the thames and severn canal. We came upon the thames and severn canal while doing a walkabout in stroud. With many locks climbing through the picturesque golden valley to the famous sapperton tunnel it then winds it way to lechlade on the thames a 36 mile crosscountry route. Both the stroudwater navigation and thames and severn canal are broad canals. A serious student of inland waterway history or a researcher should. Thames and severn canal stroud 2020 all you need to know. The thames and severn canal a report by w f alderton. Thames and severn canal, england tourist information. The thames and severn canal is a canal in gloucestershire in the south of england, which was completed in 1789. The thames and severn canal is a canal in gloucestershire. In 1819 another canal company, the north wilts canal, completed a link between the wilts and berks canal at swindon and the thames and severn canal at latton. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far.
A report the thames and severn canal topics cotswold. In this collection, we guide you along the severn and thames way as it follows canals and rivers 173 miles 279 km. Following the publication of ronald russells influential book entitled lost canals of england and wales in 1972, a number of canal restoration schemes sprang up. Conceived as part of a canal route from bristol to london, at its eastern end it connects to the river thames at inglesham lock near lechlade, while at its western end it connects to the stroudwater navigation which links stroud with the severn at wallbridge near stroud. Among the organisations established that year was the stroudwater canal society, which soon became the stroudwater, thames and severn canal trust, and from 1975, the cotswold canals trust. Thames and severn canal stroud 2020 all you need to. Pdf the stroudwater and thames and severn canals from old. The thames and severn canal was in economic difficulties by the 1890s. The thames and severn canal oakridge community archives. The thames and severn canal runs through gloucestershire and part of wiltshire taking in the glorious cotswold hills.
It was completed in 1789 and conceived as part of a canal route from bristol to london. However as a block the whole series represents a monumental piece of research and for that the authors and publishers must be highly praised. From the severn to the thames the walk follows the line of old canals through some of the most beautiful parts of the english landscape. The thames and severn canal ebook por humphrey household. At 215 miles 346 km, it is the longest river entirely in england and the secondlongest in the united kingdom, after the river severn. It is believed that 52 milestones were originally positioned at halfmile intervals along the canal. The stroudwater and thames and severn canals traverse some of the most beautiful parts of the english countryside, rich. The thames and severn canal was in economic difficulties by the 1890 s.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Cotswold canals capel mill canal cruising new section of. The round house marks the upper end of navigation on the thames. With the stroudwater navigation, which had been completed in 1779, it completed a link between the river severn and the gloucester and sharpness canal in the west and the river thames in the east. It was conceived as part of a canal route from bristol to london. Visit thames and severn canal on your trip to stroud or. At its eastern end, it connects to the river thames at inglesham lock near lechlade, while at its western end, it connects to the stroudwater navigation at wallbridge near stroud, and thence to the river severn. Using our international travel planner, stroud attractions like thames and severn canal can form part of a personalized travel itinerary.
June 20 the spoil mound above the waterway is being seeded with a grass and wild flower mix. Mar 23, 2020 the thames and severn way is a canalside route designed by the cotswold canal trust and shown on os mapping and waymarked following where possible the canals between framilode and lechlade on thames, passing through stonehouse, stroud, brimscombe, the golden valley, siddington, south cerney, cricklade and passing over the route of the sapperton canal tunnel. The thames and severn canal by humphrey household abebooks. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. To the right of the building is the entrance to the thames and severn canal. The thames and severn canal this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering.
The river is now back in full view, and a short walk across the field returns me to the riverbank at the roundhouse. The roundhouse and the thames and severn canal the roundhouse, lechlade. Its eastern end is inglesham lock near lechlade where it connects with the river thames. For a key to symbols, see the waterways legend for information on using this template, refer to wikipedia. Apr 16, 2009 the canal was completed in 1789 at a cost of gbp250,000.