Programme of Presentations to Macclesfield Canal Society for 2021and 2022
PLEASE NOTE THAT MEETINGS AT TOWNLEY STREET MEETING ROOMS (UNITED REFORM CHURCH HALLS) FROM SEPTEMBER 2021.
20th May PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT HOLD MEETINGS IN JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST |
Peter Lead |
The Gilbert Brothers and James Brindley Most people know of the association of James Brindley with the building of the Bridgewater Canal. However not so well-known is the roles played by brothers John and Thomas Gilbert, land agents and entrepreneurs, who were responsible for bringing James Brindley into the Bridgewater Canal Project in 1759. Peter Lead is well known historian of canals and has examined, as part of his research, the character, relationships and achievements of the 3 men and their respect roles in establishing early canals-still a contentious subject. |
16th September |
Dr Ros Todhunter |
Billinge Flash Salt Link and Hole on the Trent and Mersey Canal Cheshire’s solid foundations should be taken with a pinch of salt. We will look at the past, present and future canal collapses where features of potential very high hazard salt solution and subsidence converge. The result of a 240 million year geological legacy of hot arid deserts and salt lakes, 20000 year Ice Ace legacy of melting glaciers and 2000 year industrial legacy of salt extraction. Rosalind Todhunter is a Former Coal Mining Geologist and Lecturer Geology/Geophysics |
21st October |
Phil Clayton |
Aire & Calder , Huddersfield, Rochdale,River Ouse Criss-crossing the Pennines on the Huddersfield and Rochdale Canals then along the |
18th November |
Geoff Taylor |
Taylors Boatyard & Family History Some of you will be aware of Taylor’s boatyard and dry dock in Chester. After many years of research this talk pulls together family anecdotes and archive photos of the Taylor’s boat building business on both sides of the Atlantic.
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16th December |
AGM and Members Presentations |
AGM and Members Presentations This meeting will aim to bring you up to date with the running of the Society over the last year. Members are also encouraged to give presentations on interesting canal or water related topics. Plus a bite at the end to celebrate Christmas and a chance to socialise. |