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How Canal Locks Move Ships Across Mountains

From ancient waterways to the modern Panama Canal, locks remain one of the most ingenious engineering systems ever built.
The Panama Canal once connected the world - now it’s falling apart. After more than a century, the locks are breaking, the ...
The Wilts and Berks Canal Trust has been working to restore 70 miles of canal and towpath running from the Melksham Link to north of Swindon. In a recent update on the progress of this project, the ...
From history to adventure, the Erie Canal has long been a symbol of New York’s heritage – and this time, I decided to ...
The towpath running along the Canal from Vines Park to Ladywood Lock in Salwarpe has finally reopened after months of work to make it ...
Located in Wiltshire, Bradford on Avon has been ranked among the top 10 prettiest towns in the UK, according to CN Traveller.
The co-author of a new paper says the presence of PFAS on the Everglades reservation of the Miccosukee Tribe suggests more ...
The future of Bridgwater's Celebration Mile remains in the balance after nearly a year of roadworks.
Calgon Carbon Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Kuraray Co., Ltd. (TYO: 3405) and the world's largest activated carbon manufacturer, announces the launch of Operation Bedrock, a strategic ...
m of government funding has been set aside to regenerate the historic docks - but concerns remain over what may be uncovered when work begins ...
The Inland Waterways Association (IWA) reports that three quarters of Britain’s canals face financial insecurity, as ...
Essex is filled with charming village inns and cosy countryside retreats which are perfect for a relaxing seasonal getaway.