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Shropshire Union Canal - Around Chester

Chester was an important centre on the Shropshire Union Canal which included warehouses, boat building and repair facilities and a link to the tidal River Dee.
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  • Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill was built in 1786, for Samuel Walker, George Walker and Hugh Ley, Chester Corn and Flour Merchants. The mill was sold to Frost & Sons in 1819, and they built the present building alongside the Shropshire Union Canal. They also replaced the original steam engine in 1827. The building is grade II listed. Today it offers office accommodation and licensed premises.

  • Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill was built in 1786, for Samuel Walker, George Walker and Hugh Ley, Chester Corn and Flour Merchants. The mill was sold to Frost & Sons in 1819, and they built the present building alongside the Shropshire Union Canal. They also replaced the original steam engine in 1827. The building is grade II listed. Today it offers office accommodation and licensed premises.

  • Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill was built in 1786, for Samuel Walker, George Walker and Hugh Ley, Chester Corn and Flour Merchants. The mill was sold to Frost & Sons in 1819, and they built the present building alongside the Shropshire Union Canal. They also replaced the original steam engine in 1827. The building is grade II listed. Today it offers office accommodation and licensed premises.

  • Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill was built in 1786, for Samuel Walker, George Walker and Hugh Ley, Chester Corn and Flour Merchants. The mill was sold to Frost & Sons in 1819, and they built the present building alongside the Shropshire Union Canal. They also replaced the original steam engine in 1827. The building is grade II listed. Today it offers office accommodation and licensed premises.

  • Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill, Chester, Cheshire, England - June 18, 2022

    Chester Steam Mill was built in 1786, for Samuel Walker, George Walker and Hugh Ley, Chester Corn and Flour Merchants. The mill was sold to Frost & Sons in 1819, and they built the present building alongside the Shropshire Union Canal. They also replaced the original steam engine in 1827. The building is grade II listed. Today it offers office accommodation and licensed premises.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    This Historic Boatyard at Tower Wharf, which was once the maintenance and boat building base of the Shropshire Union Railways and Canal Company. When the SUC ceased to be general carriers on the canal in 1921 it was acquired by a local boat building family by the name of Taylor and is generally known as Taylor's Boat Yard, though is now operated by a company which was once originally J.P. Marine but which has since changed its name Taylor's Boatyard.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    This Historic Boatyard at Tower Wharf, which was once the maintenance and boat building base of the Shropshire Union Railways and Canal Company. When the SUC ceased to be general carriers on the canal in 1921 it was acquired by a local boat building family by the name of Taylor and is generally known as Taylor's Boat Yard, though is now operated by a company which was once originally J.P. Marine but which has since changed its name Taylor's Boatyard.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    This Historic Boatyard at Tower Wharf, which was once the maintenance and boat building base of the Shropshire Union Railways and Canal Company. When the SUC ceased to be general carriers on the canal in 1921 it was acquired by a local boat building family by the name of Taylor and is generally known as Taylor's Boat Yard, though is now operated by a company which was once originally J.P. Marine but which has since changed its name Taylor's Boatyard.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    This Historic Boatyard at Tower Wharf, which was once the maintenance and boat building base of the Shropshire Union Railways and Canal Company. When the SUC ceased to be general carriers on the canal in 1921 it was acquired by a local boat building family by the name of Taylor and is generally known as Taylor's Boat Yard, though is now operated by a company which was once originally J.P. Marine but which has since changed its name Taylor's Boatyard.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    The Inland Waterway Association do not appear to be very happy with the Canal and River Trust!!

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    Tower Basin - River Dee Branch

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Taylor's Boat Yard, Chester

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Taylor's Boat Yard, Chester

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Taylor's Boat Yard, Chester

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - February 10, 2022

    View towards Taylor's Boat Yard from the roving bridge dedicated to the memoriy of Tom Rolt.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Canal and River Trust push tug and work barge alongside in Tower Wharf, Chester.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Narrow boat ascending Northgate Locks - entering the middle chamber.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Narrow boat ascending Northgate Locks - entering the middle chamber.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Narrow boat ascending Northgate Locks - entering the middle chamber.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Narrow boat ascending Northgate Locks - entering the middle chamber.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 10, 2021

    Narrow boat ascending Northgate Locks - entering the middle chamber.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 4, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 4, 2021

    City Road Bridge 123B showing the foundry mark of J. Mowle & Co Chester. which spans the canal tow path at this location.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 4, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 4, 2021

    Weeping willow provides a challenge for boaters between Egerton Street and City Road Bridges.

  • Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 4, 2021

    Shropshire Union Canal: Chester - August 4, 2021

    Weeping willow provides a challenge for boaters between Egerton Street and City Road Bridges.

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