Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port in Halton, Cheshire, UK. Pictured Waterloo Bridge area and the end of the Bridgew
Runcorn is an industrial town and cargo port in Halton, Cheshire, UK. Pictured Waterloo Bridge area and the end of the Bridgewater Canal The Bridgewater Canal connects Runcorn, Manchester and Leigh, in North West England. It was commissioned by Francis Egerton, 3rd Duke of Bridgewater, to transport coal from his mines in Worsley to Manchester. It was opened in 1761 from Worsley to Manchester, and later extended from Manchester to Runcorn, and then from Worsley to Leigh. UK Great Britain British United Kingdom Europe European island England English isle northern northwest UK Gtr greater city centre town Boat canal, canals narrowboat river stream waterway, narrow boat, club stoppages canalside list owner British waterways chandler, engineer, history, boat, river, rivers, cruiser, builder, ,owners marina mooring berth sail sailing cruising transports
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