Canals Collection (page 8)

A flotilla of barges winds their way through the waterways of Aintree and Bootle, to raise awareness of he Leeds-Liverpool Canal. 21st May 1994

The Leeds Liverpool Canal, photograph taken from the Red Lion bridge in Maghull. February 1976

A canal bridge, Bootle Hospital in the background. January 1958

Floral decoration on a barge at on the Leeds and Liverpool canal at Appley Bridge. June 1980

The Leeds Liverpool Canal, Lydiate, Sefton, Merseyside. 2nd February 1994

View over Bootle, Liverpool, from the top of a sixteen storey block of flats which is included in the Church Street redevelopment scheme of 199 homes at Coffee House Bridge

Harold Collins, age 8, of the canal boat "Whitley and Bayswater"
Harold Collins, age 8, of the canal boat " Whitley and Bayswater" painting a cabin block decoration. When the boats are laid up

Woman on canal boat in the sun whilst child sunbathes behind her - circa 1950 Narrow boats float peacefully along the water River boat Trees tow path bank Peaceful scenery

Ijburg, Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, Europe

White swans in the frozen water of Spaarne river canal, Haarlem, Amsterdam district, North Holland, The Netherlands, Europe

Italy, Veneto, Venice, zucchini flowers, Rialto market

Sheffield, Canal Basin, early 19th cent
From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc03509

Traditional building and houseboat on a canal, Ghent, Belgium

Wooden lifting bridge over the Langerei canal, Bruges, Belgium

Quay of the Rosary or Rozenhoedkaai, Bruges, Belgium

Bicycles leaning against a canal wall with medievel buildings, Bruges, Belgium

Plan showing the connexion of canals and navigable rivers by the proposed north-eastern Canal, 19th cent
By C. Smith, Strand. From Bristol in the south to York in the north, Liverpool in the west and Hull in the east) From an original at Sheffield Libraries: arc02904

The Canal du Midi near Castelnaudary, Languedoc-Rousillon, France. September 2011

Word on the Water - a bookstore on a canal barge, Regents Canal, London, England

Regents Canal, London, England

A gondola approaching the lagoon of Venice, seeing the church of San Giorgio far in the distance. Venezia, Italy

A gondola ride in Venice, navigating through the small canals of the city centre. Venice, Italy

Lomonosov Bridge over Fontanka River, Saint Petersburg, Russia

View towards Hermitage Bridge over Zimniaya Kanavka (Winter Canal), and Neva River beyond, in winter, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Winter, Saint Petersburg, Russia

A river cruise passing by Saint Nicholas Naval Cathedral (Nikolskiy Morskoy Sobor) and Krasnogvardeysky Bridge (Red Guard Bridge), Saint Petersburg, Russia

Cast iron sphinx guarding the approach to the Egyptian Bridge (Yegipetskiy Most) over Fontanka River, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Morning reflections on Fontanka River, the largest and most prominent branch of the Neva, lined with palaces, museums and gardens, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Les 9 Ecluses de Fonseranes at the Canal du Midi near Beziers, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Herault, Occitanie, Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Canal de la Robine and view of the palace of the archbishops, Narbonne, Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon, Occitanie, France

Evening at Rio dei Miracoli with its little bridge and the church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Cavallino - Treporti, Venice province, Veneto region, Italy, Europe

Illuminated Urania Observatory and Uniqa Tower at twilight, Innere Stadt, Vienna, Austria

Uniqa Tower against sky at twilight, Leopoldstadt, Vienna, Austria

Illuminated Urania Observatory by Danube river canal at twilight, Innere Stadt, Vienna, Austria

UK, England, West Midlands, Droitwich Spa, Vines Park, The Droitwich canal

A stormy late summer night in Venice: pictured in the frame is St. Mark Square, with its tower and its palace, from the Giudecca island. Venice, Italy

England, Hampshire, Basingstoke, Odiham, Basingstoke Canal and Narrowboat

City Hall (Rathaus) in Hamburg, Germany

Dancing Houses, Amstel, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Burano, Venice, Italy

Zijlpoort at Leiden, South Holland, The Netherlands

Canal with market and town hall at Leiden, South Holland, The Netherlands

Historic houses and canals in the old town of Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium

UK, England, Birmingham, Regency Wharf, Gas Street Basin on the The Worcester and Birmingham Canal

Elevated view of Ponte di Rialto from the Fondaco dei Tedeschi at sunset. Venice, Italy

Rooftops of the Venice city centre from the Fondaco dei Tedeschi at sunset, with the Frari church in the background. Venice, Italy

Classic view of the Canal Grande from the Ponte di Rialto during a gloomy winter day. Venice, Italy

Canal Grande from the Accademia Bridge, with the Salute in the background. Venice, Italy

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Discover the enchanting world of canals, where history and beauty intertwine. Caen Hill Locks in Wiltshire, UK, showcase narrow boats gracefully navigating through a series of impressive locks. Step back in time with a plan from 1815, revealing the ambitious vision of connecting Sheffield to Tinsley through a canal system designed by W. And J. Fairbank. Experience engineering marvels like the Anderton Boat Lift, an ingenious mechanism that lifts boats between different levels on the canal. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of Bathampton near Bath, as narrowboats peacefully moor along the picturesque Kennet and Avon Canal. Travel across borders to Dublin in 1797 with a map showcasing its intricate network that played a vital role in transportation during that era. Explore England's Llangollen Canal aboard a charming British Narrowboat, cruising through idyllic landscapes and quaint villages. Witness progress unfold with plans for new canals such as Knottingley to Goole proposed in 1818 - testament to human ingenuity shaping waterways for trade and connectivity. Journey further south to Panama where modern-day marvels like the Panama Canal revolutionize global shipping routes. Find serenity along France's iconic Canal du Midi as joggers leisurely traverse its towpath near Castelnaudary - an oasis amidst stunning Languedoc-Rousillon scenery. Finally, visit Castlefield in Manchester where bustling city life harmoniously coexists with tranquil canal boat living and can not just waterways; they are gateways into history, culture, and natural wonders waiting to be explored at every turn.