Telling the story of life along the Stroudwater Canal based on the most complete archive of a canal's history in the UK.

Explore the menu options to learn about the vital role of the canal in the past, stories about the people involved and interesting activities available today.

 

Places
Photo of Ebley Mill Painting

Sites of historic interest along the towpath.
Canal Life
Photo of Stroud Gas Works

How the canal was built and operated.
Stories & Studies
Photo of Bristol Road Lock Painting

Contributed articles about people, places and events that shaped the canal’s history.
Archives
Photo of Articles for Governance

A searchable database with scans of original documents.
Get Involved
Photo of Volunteer at Gloucestershire Archives

How to help out and get the most from the archive.
News

Thank you to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for their decision to grant £8.9 million to the Cotswold Canals Connected project in which we are a partner