Cultural heritage

The river and canal network is a legacy of Britain’s past and provides a unique insight into our industrial and social history.  The waterways are rich in historic buildings and structures which provide a major educational resource and a focus of regeneration and tourism.

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Liskeard and Looe Union Canal

Stourport basins: regeneration through heritage

Hatton Locks:  working heritage at Warwick

Coventry Canal: a towpath arts trail