Discover the important role of the canal in the past as it is being restored for leisure uses in the future.

Overview

A brief introduction to the Stroudwater and Thames & Severn Canals.

Places

An introduction to the settlements along the canal from Framilode to Wallbridge, Stroud.

Canal Life

How the canal was built and operated.

Stories & Studies

Contributed articles about people, places and events.

Archives

A searchable database with scans of original documents.

Get Involved

How to get the most from the website and get help with research.

News

May 2025: Thames & Severn Rules for Boatmen and Directions for Agents

April 2025: Minutes of the Thames & Severn Committee of Proprietors for 1783-1793, 1794-1810 and 1810-1833.

March 2025: Towpath Adventures at Ryeford.