Skating by Moonlight on Rudyard Lake

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Date:1910

Description:Rudyard Lake or reservoir was constructed in 1797 by engineer, John Rennie, to feed the Caldon Branch of the Trent & Mersey Canal. It is around 2.5 miles long and covers roughly an area of 168 acres. Throughout the 19th century, and up to the present day, the lake was used for numerous leisure activities, including boating, fishing, walking and skating.

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Donor ref:p.2019.21.0105 (37/40278)

Source: Staffordshire Museum Service

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