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Lancastrian
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... would make an ideal topic for a canal series if done properly.

The original "Seven Wonders of the Waterways" was compiled over 50 years ago by Robert Aickman who was the co-founder of the Inland Waterways Association, they were published in his book Know Your Waterways.

They are:-
    Anderton Lift on the Trent & Mersey Canal
    Barton Swing Aqueduct on the Bridgewater Canal
    Bingley Five Rise on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
    Burnley Embankment on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal
    Caen Hill Flight on the Kennet & Avon Canal
    Pontcysyllte Aqueduct on the Llangollen Canal
    Standedge Tunnel on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal

This has since been increased to 12 with the addition of:
    Sapperton Tunnel on the Thames & Severn Canal
    Harecastle Tunnel on the Trent & Mersey Canal
    Crofton Pumping Station on the Kennet & Avon Canal
    Falkirk Wheel on the Union Canal
    Foxton Inclined Plane on the Grand Union canal (Leicester Section)

Others could include:
    Lune Aqueduct on the Lancaster Canal
    Neptunes Staircase on the Caledonian Canal

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I could be flippant and say I wonder if a canal will get to Glencairn? :D

But how can anyone disagree with the fourteen, other than add to it if possible. 8)

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glencairn wrote:
I could be flippant and say I wonder if a canal will get to Glencairn? :D

But how can anyone disagree with the fourteen, other than add to it if possible. 8)
Well that depends on which one you mean, there are at least 4 or 5 in different countries across the world. If it's the Scottish one you could start by digging towards Falkirk. :D

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Such a possibility. Glencairn is north of Falkirk. 8) :D

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glencairn wrote:
Such a possibility. Glencairn is north of Falkirk. 8) :D
Yes I know. :D

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Lancastrian wrote:

Yes I know. :D


:?: how did you know :D

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glencairn wrote:
Lancastrian wrote:

Yes I know. :D


:?: how did you know :D
My brother lived near Kilmarnock, many, many years ago, and I have been of the Falkirk Wheel. :D

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The real Glencairn is near Wick! My model railway of Glencairn is near Perth and Dundee. More trains to run :D

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glencairn wrote:
The real Glencairn is near Wick! My model railway of Glencairn is near Perth and Dundee. More trains to run :D
Will the real Glencairn please stand up, so where are you based, :D

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12 Wonders of the UK Canal Network

This is the current 'official' list of the 12 wonders, although you may have your own thoughts of others that should be included and some that shouldn't.

This video compliments the article Wonders of the UK Canal Network in the Heritage section of Canals & Waterways, VIDEO HERE

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Just depends when! A house in Tyne and Wear. A family home that has been in the family since built 1758 on border of Scotland and England. Then Glencairn. Hence Lady G etc.

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Just depends when! A house in Tyne and Wear. A family home that has been in the family since built 1758 on border of Scotland and England. Then Glencairn. Hence Lady G etc.
So you've bee around then. :D

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You know I lived in Yorkshire as well.
Done a few miles :D

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glencairn wrote:
You know I lived in Yorkshire as well.
Done a few miles :D
Aye, I certainly did. :D

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