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Buckingham Canal - Interest Continues To Grow In The Canal Restoration Project

Chairman of Buckingham Canal Society Athina Becket said: “It is wonderful to see the interest that continues to grow in the canal. A broad mix of volunteers both young and old are working on the restoration project to preserve this piece of local heritage.”

The BCS was founded in January 1992 and is a registered charity. It is affiliated to the Inland Waterways Association and has members all over the UK.

Since its opening in 1801, the canal has previously been used to transport bricks, coal and manufactured goods as well as imports from the London Docks. It also provided transport for agricultural produce from the farms and villages along its route. The waterway to Buckingham ran a total of just under 11 miles from the Grand Union Canal at Cosgrove Lock along the Stony Stratford and Buckingham Arms. The original route passed through Old Stratford, Deanshanger, Thornton, Leckhampstead Wharf, Thornborough Mill, Maids Moreton Mill and Bourton Meadow. Much of the canal is now dry, and parts have been built over. Certain sections of the route would need to be created anew due to the development that has taken place in and around villages since the canal’s closure. BCS have previously commissioned an outline feasibility study regarding the restoration of the entire length of the canal arm. The report concluded that it was a feasible project, although significant funding and commitment will be required.

BCS is actively seeking new members to join the existing membership of around 200 and welcomes participation at all levels from the community. BCS is also actively seeking grant and other funding to progress its restoration activities working in partnership with Local Authorities in the area as well as other private companies.

Further work is planned for the Cosgrove and Buckingham end sections of the canal route as well as the Buckingham Canal Nature Reserve at Hyde Lane near Foscott. New volunteers are always welcome and the society runs three work parties a month on alternate Thursdays and on the second Sunday of each month. No experience necessary!

For more details, please visit the BCS website at: buckinghamcanal.org.uk

email: info@buckinghamcanal.org.uk