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:
· walks and talks for schools and groups
· a 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 Boatyard in Chester.
