John Pomfret talks on the The River Nene and Fenland Waterways
The talk covers the history of the fenland waterway systems in eastern England and includes a tour round the
currently navigable parts, starting from the Grand Union Canal near Northampton and travelling down the River Nene, across the Middle Level and around the Great Ouse system. Finally, we will have a brief look at fenland waterways in south Lincolnshire and proposals for a new waterway link between the River Witham and the River Nene.
Meetings are at the Holiday Inn, Lower Mersey St., Ellesmere Port, CH65 2AL
Meetings are free of charge and visitors are welcome to join with our members.
Enjoy testing out your luck with our fun raffle
Our sales and shop are available for Christmas Cards and Publications.
Drinks are available from the hotel bar – just along the corridor
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The River Nene and Fenland Waterways – IWA Chester & Merseyside Branch Talk
John Pomfret talks on the The River Nene and Fenland Waterways
The talk covers the history of the fenland waterway systems in eastern England and includes a tour round the
currently navigable parts, starting from the Grand Union Canal near Northampton and travelling down the River Nene, across the Middle Level and around the Great Ouse system. Finally, we will have a brief look at fenland waterways in south Lincolnshire and proposals for a new waterway link between the River Witham and the River Nene.
Meetings are at the Holiday Inn, Lower Mersey St., Ellesmere Port, CH65 2AL
Meetings are free of charge and visitors are welcome to join with our members.
Enjoy testing out your luck with our fun raffle
Our sales and shop are available for Christmas Cards and Publications.
Drinks are available from the hotel bar – just along the corridor
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Meeting
Time & Dates
All meetings will be held at 7.30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month.
Don’t forget to check the Advert below for our excellent and popular free Guided Waterways Walk
Our 2026 socials will be on: 13th Jan, 10th Feb and 10th March (AGM) – speakers to be announced later – we look forward to seeing you there.
