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Join us for a talk by Ian Wilson on the history & heritage of the Shropshire Union Canal.

Ian, who is a lifetime liveabord in his nb Pavo, is also a local history enthusiast and will talk about the history and heritage of the Shropshire Union Canal from Barbridge to Ellesmere Port.

Everyone is welcome to come along to our monthly socials (there is a bar and coffee lounge). As well as listening to entertaining speakers these meetings are also a good opportunity to relax and enjoy catching up with the latest waterways issues and make new friends.

There is a bar and tea/coffee available before and during the interval. If this is your first visit to our meetings, please introduce yourselves to members of the committee who will be delighted to meet you.

Branch
IWA Chester & Merseyside Branch
Event Dates

Tuesday 9th February 2021

Location

Ellesmere Port

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History & heritage of the Shropshire Union Canal

Join us for a talk by Ian Wilson on the history & heritage of the Shropshire Union Canal.

Ian, who is a lifetime liveabord in his nb Pavo, is also a local history enthusiast and will talk about the history and heritage of the Shropshire Union Canal from Barbridge to Ellesmere Port.

Everyone is welcome to come along to our monthly socials (there is a bar and coffee lounge). As well as listening to entertaining speakers these meetings are also a good opportunity to relax and enjoy catching up with the latest waterways issues and make new friends.

There is a bar and tea/coffee available before and during the interval. If this is your first visit to our meetings, please introduce yourselves to members of the committee who will be delighted to meet you.

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Time

7:45pm

Parking

Free parking is available at the Museum. Use postcode CH65 4FW.

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Location

Ellesmere Port

National Waterways Museum Ellesmere Port, South Pier Road, Ellesmere Port, UK

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