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Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire
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The Anderton Boat Lift, opened in 1875, was the forerunner of several similar lifts elsewhere in Europe. It transfers canal boats between the Weaver Navigation and the Trent & Mersey Canal. Originally operating under hydraulic power, an electric motor was installed in 1904.
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Reference: aa99/09244
Location: Cheshire >> Anderton Date Taken: October 2000
Period: Victorian (1837 - 1901)
Keywords: bridge, canal, boat, water, transport, lift, Victorian (1837 - 1901)
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