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Join us for an online talk about the River Nene & Fenland Waterways, hosted by IWA East Yorkshire Branch.

The talk will cover the history of the fenland waterway systems in eastern England, with a tour round the currently navigable parts. We begin on the Grand Union Canal near Northampton and travel 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.

This talk will last approximately 90 minutes, with a break halfway through.

It’s easy to join by phone, tablet or smart phone.

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Branch
IWA East Yorkshire Branch
Event Dates

Friday 19th February 2021

Location

Online

Boating

River Nene & Fenland Waterways

Join us for an online talk about the River Nene & Fenland Waterways, hosted by IWA East Yorkshire Branch.

The talk will cover the history of the fenland waterway systems in eastern England, with a tour round the currently navigable parts. We begin on the Grand Union Canal near Northampton and travel 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.

This talk will last approximately 90 minutes, with a break halfway through.

It’s easy to join by phone, tablet or smart phone.

Details

Time

7pm

Contact

Roger Bromley

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