It wasn’t the 1960s, with a growing interest in boats as a leisure activity, that its revival was recognised
The reservoirs were sold to water corporations, and derelict sections filled in, and by 1952 most of it was legally closed, said Ms Monahan.
Once derelict cotton mills that lined the route are now transformed, while a 12.5 mile section has recently been awarded prestigious Green Flags in recognition of its importance. There are projects along the route, such as the popular Incredible Edible garden scheme in Todmorden which has sown the seeds for a canalside movement to grow free fruit and vegetables.“All of our canal systems in Britain have such an amazing heritage, with all of that history,” she said.
To celebrate this month’s 20th anniversary date, the Canal & River Trust is calling on more people to join its campaign #ActNowforCanals.
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