Harecastle tunnels, Kidsgrove

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Date:1920 - 1925 (c.)

Description:The northern entrance to the Harecastle tunnels showing Telford's tunnel on the left. A narrow boat 'Percy', owned by Henry Rathbone, is on the canal, with a load of salt, limestone or china clay. A woman with six children are at rear of boat.

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Harecastle tunnels, Kidsgrove

The northern entrance to the Harecastle tunnels showing Telford's tunnel on the left. A narrow boat ...

Narrowboat 'Percy', Harecastle tunnels, Kidsgrove

Nrrowboat 'Percy', owned by Henry Rathbone, on the canal, with a load of salt, limestone or china clay. ...

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Working Wear Women's Wear Trent & Mersey Transport & Communication Family Life Children's Wear Canals Bridges, Aqueducts, Viaducts & Tunnels Boats, Ships, Ferries & Tankers

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Image courtesy of: Mr Basil S Jeuda

Donor ref:P2016.003.0158 (37/31982)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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