Bridgewater Canal Collection

Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1767, Lymm, Cheshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

301 Deansgate, St. Georges church, Castlefield Canal, Manchester, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Bridgewater Canal, , Manchester, England, UK

Iron viaduct, Bridgewater Canal, , Manchester, England, UK

UK, England, Manchester, Deansgate, 1761 Bridgewater Canal –the
UK, England, Manchester, Deansgate, 1761 Bridgewater Canal - the worlds first true canal system, in the background is the Beetham Tower also known as the Hilton Tower

UK, England, Manchester, View of Deansgate, Railwaybridge and viaduct over the Bridgewater Canal

Worsley Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311869 Worsley Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed (engraving)
1036826 Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, How Trafford Park is being Developed)

Her Majestys Visit to Lancashire, the State Barges on the Bridgewater Canal (engraving)
1102351 Her Majestys Visit to Lancashire, the State Barges on the Bridgewater Canal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her Majestys Visit to Lancashire)

Francis Egerton (engraving)
812358 Francis Egerton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The most noble Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgwater)

James Brindley, from The National and Domestic History of England
KW329972 James Brindley, from The National and Domestic History of England by William Hickman Smith Aubrey (1858-1916) published London, c.1890 (litho) by English School

On the Bridgewater Canal (etching)
5990111 On the Bridgewater Canal (etching) by Jacomb-Hood, George Percy (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Bridgewater Canal)

Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, pioneer of canal building in Britain (engraving)
6014879 Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, pioneer of canal building in Britain (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis Egerton)

The Trafford Park Estates (b / w photo)
1597266 The Trafford Park Estates (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Trafford Park Estates)

James Brindley, 18th century English civil engineer and canal builder, (1836). Artist: JT Wedgwood
James Brindley, 18th century English civil engineer and canal builder, (1836). Brindley (1716-1772) rests a hand on a theodolite

The Royal Visit to Worsley Hall; the State Barge on the Bridgwater Canal, 1851, (1888)
The Royal Visit to Worsley Hall; the State Barge on the Bridgwater Canal near Manchester, 1851, (1888). Queen Victoria sailed on the Bridgewater Canal

James Brindley, English civil engineer and canal builder, c1770 (1835). Brindley (1716-1772) rests a hand on a theodolite and points to the aqueduct over the Irwell on the Worsley to Manchester

Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Artist: Robert Pollard
Barge crossing the Barton aqueduct over the Irwell, Salford, Greater Manchester, c1794. Financed largely by Francis Egerton, Duke of Bridgewater (1736-1803)

Francis Egerton 3Rd Duke And 6Th Earl Of Bridgwater 1736 To 1803 British Nobleman Engraved By E Scriven After Craig From The Book National Portrait Gallery Volume Iv Published C 1835

Portrait of James Brindley (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF283135 Portrait of James Brindley (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: James Brindley (1716-73)

Francis Egerton (1736-1803), 3rd Duke of Bridgewater and Marquess of Brackley (engraving)
XJF128014 Francis Egerton (1736-1803), 3rd Duke of Bridgewater and Marquess of Brackley (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School

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The Bridgewater Canal, completed in 1767, is a historic waterway located in Lymm, Cheshire, England, and is considered one of the most significant canals in the United Kingdom and Europe. The canal stretches from Lancashire to Manchester's Castlefield Canal Basin. At 301 Deansgate in Manchester, England stands St. George's Church overlooking the picturesque Castlefield Canal. This iconic location showcases the rich history and architectural beauty of Manchester. Worsley Hall is a magnificent estate that once graced the banks of the Bridgewater Canal. Captured in Giles Worsley's book "England's Lost Houses, " this black and white photo transports us back to its grandeur. The Bridgewater Canal played a vital role in shaping Manchester's development as an industrial powerhouse. Its construction began on Deansgate in 1761 and forever transformed this bustling cityscape. A captivating view of Deansgate reveals not only the railway bridge but also a viaduct that spans over the Bridgewater Canal itself. This image captures both modernity and tradition coexisting harmoniously. An advertisement showcasing how Trafford Park was being developed highlights how industries flourished along the Bridgewater Canal route. It served as a lifeline for trade and commerce during this period of rapid growth. Her Majesty's visit to Lancashire left an indelible mark on history with state barges majestically sailing along the tranquil waters of the Bridgewater Canal. This engraving immortalizes this momentous occasion. Francis Egerton, whose vision brought forth this engineering marvel, deserves recognition for his contribution to British infrastructure development. His dedication paved the way for progress along these waterways. James Brindley was instrumental in designing and constructing numerous canals across England, including our beloved Bridgewater Canal. His expertise revolutionized transportation networks throughout Britain. An etching titled "On The Bridgewater Canal" encapsulates everyday life along its banks.