Our Waterways Heritage
Formed in 1997, the Trust’s aim is to promote the heritage of the Chester Canal, which runs from Chester to Nantwich and is now part of the Shropshire Union Canal system. The Trust offers a number of services including:
talks and walks for schools and groups
range of teaching and learning resources
access to heritage and archive material
a series of winter talks
In a bid to reach many more people, we won funding from the Local Heritage Initiative (LHI), the Nationwide Building Society and the CultMark project to produce:
The Old Chester Canal - a history and guide book
Exploring Canals - A Teaching Resource on DVD and CD-ROM
Resource Boxes for use in schools
Chester Canal - Interactive Map
Current projects include the development of a Canal Corridor Conservation Area and involvement with proposals to restore the historic Taylor’s Boat Yard in Chester.
Northwich River Weaver Festival
- June
23rd and 24th
Chester Canal Heritage
Trust will be taking part in this festival on the river Weaver in
Northwich. Organised by the IWA, River Weaver
Navigation Society, Development of Arts Northwich and local boating clubs
the event programme will
include water-based entertainment, cultural and family events,
including Wild Over Waterways, bell boats, vintage narrow boats, arts &
crafts, brass bands and all the usual boat rally excitement.
See
IWA Website for more details.
