Unlocking Runcorn's Forgotten Canal: A Journey Through Lost Waterways

Unlock Runcorn - Cheshires Lost Canal

Embark on a journey through Runcorn's forgotten canal and uncover the hidden waterway heritage of this historic town. Explore the lost waterways and learn about the rich history of Runcorn's urban waterways. See how Unlock Runcorn plan to change the area and rejuvenate it into a thriving canal

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00:00 Introduction
00:37 The Bridgewater Breach
00:58 Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps
01:24 The History
01:49 Connecting Liverpool
02:43 Who was the FIrst Canal? Sankey?
03:12 The Mersey Gateway and the Key to unlocking
03:24 The SIlver Jubilee Bridge
03:40 The Railways come!
04:14 Phase 1, boat lifts and visitor centres
05:07 Another Boat Lift?
06:20 Patreon
06:43 Marinas
07:28 The Lost Locks
08:50 How can an Inclined Plane help
10:05 The Manchester Ship Canal
10:56 The Mersey Flats
11:20 Bridgewater House