Historic Chesterfield canal comes to life during Open Day
The event, organised by Worksop and Retford Boat Club and the Chesterfield Canal Trust, featured running cruises, displays, craft stalls and guided talks from experts and historians.
The club’s tripboat, Seth Ellis, ran throughout the day and visitors also got the chance to look around the club’s oldest narrowboat, Python, which is currently undergoing a restoration.
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Hide AdVisitors learnt the history behind the canal from canal expert John Lower and author Christine Richardson, who wrote a leading biography of canal’s designer, James Brindley.
For more information and details on upcoming events visit: www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk/
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ngas chesterfield canal 02: The club’s tripboat, Seth Ellis, gave running cruises throughout the day.
ngas chesterfield canal 03: Demonstrations and displays were available for visitors to peruse.
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Hide Adngas chesterfield canal 06: George Findley, from, Misson, Bawtry demonstrates how to make fenders for the narrowboats.
ngas chesterfield canal 07: Carol Findley with her crafted goods.
ngas chesterfield canal 08: Demonstrations and displays were available for visitors to peruse.
ngas chesterfield canal 10: Trips on a narrowboat were available for the public.