Canal burst, Armitage

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Date:1914

Description:Description:In July 1914 damage caused by burrowing rats caused the Trent and Mersey Canal to burst its banks at Armitage. Here, workmen are surveying the damage. The Old Farm House Restaurant can be seen in the background.

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Image courtesy of: William Salt Library

Donor ref:Topog ARMITAGE 1H (201/35421)

Source: Staffordshire County Record Office

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