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Ledbury Station (WAH @ 136m 09ch), platforms and signalbox. 19 December 1975
Looking east from the station footbridge towards Colwall tunnelLedbury Station (WAH @ 136m 09ch), platforms and signalbox. 19 December 1975
Looking north from Brewood Bridge (14) (1959)
Brewood Wharf is just visible, about 200 yards along the canal on the left, sited well out of the village. In the far distance is Eskew Bridge (15). (29 August 1959)Looking north from Brewood Bridge (14) (1959)
Looking north from Deans Hall Bridge (12) (1975)
The church of St Mary & St Chad, Brewood, is over the fields. (27 May 1975)Looking north from Deans Hall Bridge (12) (1975)
Looking north from Eskew Bridge (15) towards Broomhill Bridge (16) (1974)
(18 August 1974)Looking north from Eskew Bridge (15) towards Broomhill Bridge (16) (1974)
Looking north from Stretton Aqueduct (1973)
(10 May 1973)Looking north from Stretton Aqueduct (1973)
Looking north from Upper Hattons Bridge (5). 5 May 1975
A modern view would show the M54 crossings the canal in the distance.Looking north from Upper Hattons Bridge (5). 5 May 1975
Looking north from Upper Hattons Bridge (5). 8 September 1977
A modern view would show the M54 crossings the canal in the distance.Looking north from Upper Hattons Bridge (5). 8 September 1977
Looking north-west from Deans Hall Bridge (12) (1975)
(27 May 1975)Looking north-west from Deans Hall Bridge (12) (1975)
Looking south from Deans Hall Bridge (12) (1975) 27 May 1975
(27 May 1975)Looking south from Deans Hall Bridge (12) (1975) 27 May 1975
Lower Hattons Bridge (6) (1975)
From the south. 2½ miles from Autherley Junction. (5 May 1975)Lower Hattons Bridge (6) (1975)
Lower Hattons Bridge (6) (1975)
The narrow cutting approaching Lower Hattons Bridge from the south. 2½ miles from Autherley Junction. (5 May 1975)Lower Hattons Bridge (6) (1975)
Maintenance boats at Whixall Moss, Llangollen Canal, Sept 1959
Maintenance boats at Whixall Moss, Llangollen Canal, Sept 1959
Milepost 'Autherley Junction 4 miles', by Avenue Bridge (1978)
The cast iron mileposts were installed soon after the canal was opened in 1835. (23 April 1978)Milepost 'Autherley Junction 4 miles', by Avenue Bridge (1978)
Milepost 'Autherley Junction 7 miles' in Lapley Wood Cutting (1973)
The cast iron mileposts were installed soon after the canal was opened in 1835. (10 May 1973)Milepost 'Autherley Junction 7 miles' in Lapley Wood Cutting (1973)
Milepost: 'Autherley Junction 1 mile'. 5 May 1975
North of Wolverhampton Boat Club. The cast iron mileposts were installed when the canal was opened in 1835.Milepost: 'Autherley Junction 1 mile'. 5 May 1975
Narrows ('The Rockin') south of Bridge 5. 8 September 1971
Pleasure cruiser 'Buxton'Narrows ('The Rockin') south of Bridge 5. 8 September 1971
Narrows for stop gate, immediately north of Pendeford Bridge (4). 5 May 1975
Narrows for stop gate, immediately north of Pendeford Bridge (4). 5 May 1975Narrows for stop gate, immediately north of Pendeford Bridge (4). 5 May 1975
Near Southam & Long Itchington. Bridge over Grand Union Canal (WMJ @ 15m 40ch). 20 December 1975
Deck of bridge looking north-west. Grid Ref SP410645Near Southam & Long Itchington. Bridge over Grand Union Canal (WMJ @ 15m 40ch). 20 December 1975
Near Southam & Long Itchington. Bridge over Grand Union Canal (WMJ @ 15m 40ch). 20 December 1975
Looking east from south bank of canal. Grid Ref SP410645Near Southam & Long Itchington. Bridge over Grand Union Canal (WMJ @ 15m 40ch). 20 December 1975
Near Southam & Long Itchington. Five-arch brick viaduct over River Itchen (WMJ @ 15m 37ch). 20 December 1975
Looking west Grid Ref SP411644Near Southam & Long Itchington. Five-arch brick viaduct over River Itchen (WMJ @ 15m 37ch). 20 December 1975
Stratford-upon-Avon (HSA @ 8m 77ch). Class 122 DMU awaiting departure. 27 April 1977 (Ref: 012625)
Class 122 DMU Left 55006, Right 55003Stratford-upon-Avon (HSA @ 8m 77ch). Class 122 DMU awaiting departure. 27 April 1977 (Ref: 012625)
Stratford-upon-Avon (HSA @ 8m 77ch). Class 122 DMU. 27 April 1977 (Ref: 012626)
Class 122 DMU Left 55006, Right 55003. Station footbridge in the backgroundStratford-upon-Avon (HSA @ 8m 77ch). Class 122 DMU. 27 April 1977 (Ref: 012626)
Stretton Aqueduct - plaque and height limit (1957)
It is just possible to discern that some lettering has been removed from the plaque. This read 'W. WILKINSON. CONTRACTOR'. William Wilkinson was the sub-contractor for the ironwork. It is not known when or why this lettering was removed. (23 November 1957)Stretton Aqueduct - plaque and height limit (1957)
Stretton Aqueduct - railings (1973)
Note the grooves abraded by towing ropes. (19 May 1973)Stretton Aqueduct - railings (1973)
Stretton Aqueduct - the refurbished plaque (1976) 13 May 1976
The plaque reads 'THOS. TELFORD. F.R.S.L.& E'. 1832' - the initials refer to 'Fellow of the Royal Societies of London & Edinburgh'. The canal was not opened until 1835. (13 May 1976)Stretton Aqueduct - the refurbished plaque (1976) 13 May 1976
Stretton Aqueduct from Watling Street (A5) (1957)
This stretch of the A5 is sometimes incorrectly described as 'Telford's Holyhead Road'. Note the 13ft 6in height limit for vehicles. (23 November 1957)Stretton Aqueduct from Watling Street (A5) (1957)
Stretton Aqueduct from Watling Street (A5) (1976)
The road level was lowered by about two feet in the early 1970s. At the same time the bridge was refurbished. Contrary to what many sources say, Telford did not engineer this section of Watling Street. (13 May 1976)Stretton Aqueduct from Watling Street (A5) (1976)
Tavern Bridge (19), Wheaton Aston (1973)
From the south. (10 May 1973)Tavern Bridge (19), Wheaton Aston (1973)
Tavern Bridge (19), Wheaton Aston (1973)
From the south. (10 May 1973)Tavern Bridge (19), Wheaton Aston (1973)
