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Telling the story of life along the Stroudwater Canal based on the most complete archive of a canal's history in the UK.
Places
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An introduction to the settlements along the canal..
About

Running for eight miles from the River Severn to Wallbridge, Stroud, the canal was built in the 1770s to bring coal to what was then an important centre for the manufacture of woollen cloth.

Discover how the canal played a vital role in the life of the local community - as it can again when restored for leisure uses.
Canal Life
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How the canal was built and operated.
Stories & Studies
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Contributed articles about people, places and events.
Archives
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A searchable database with scans of original documents.
Get Involved
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How to get the most from the website and get help with research.
Heritage Sites
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Historical background to selected sites along the western part of the Stroudwater Canal.
News

April 2022: Share transactions from 1774 to 1924

March 2022: Metal transport through the Stroudwater Navigation in the 1790s 

February 2022: Descriptions of six Heritage Sites currently undergoing restoration.