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- Collection: The Thames & Severn Canal - Ashmead's Mill to Sapperton Tunnel
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Daneway Wharf Lock, commonly known as Summit Lock - from 1905 to 1967
Photographs L - R, T - B:1,2. These two views are both from c. 1905 and both show Daneway Wharf Lock which was number six up the flight of locks approaching Daneway. The entrance to the Wharf Basin is to the left in the first picture showing the…
The Bricklayer's Arms and its Landlord, Mr Pearman
1. This 1900 view shows the Bricklayer's Arms.Originally built by the canal contractor, John Nock, in 1784 as accommodation for his men working in the tunnel during the six years of its construction. It was sold by the company in 1807 and became an…
Daneway Portal to the Sapperton Tunnel
We end our journey with views of Sapperton Tunnel portal.The Sappeton Tunnel daneway Portal was of Gothic style with battlements and finials as decoration.1. c.1895, this snow clad view was taken just prior to restoration by the Thames & Severn…
Inside Sapperton Tunnel, 1967
With a length of 3,817 yards it was the longest tunnel, and the longest canal tunnel of any kind, in England from 1789 to 1811.After passing through the Fullers Earth the first view shows the tunnel approaching the Inferior Oolite at about 400 yards…