The Croydon Canal ran 9+1⁄4 miles from Croydon, via Forest Hill, to the Grand Surrey Canal at New Cross in south London, England. It opened in 1809 and closed in 1836, the first canal to be abandoned
A short section of the canal remains in Betts Park, Anerley
Modern roads built over and named for the canal
Anerley, 1860. This part of the canal remained, after closure, for pleasure boating
The canal network of the United Kingdom played a vital role in the Industrial Revolution. The UK was the first country to develop a nationwide canal network which, at its peak, expanded to nearly 4,00
Croydon Canal
…Canals of the United Kingdom History of the British canal system McGow, Peter (July 2000). The Croydon canal. Museum of Croydon. Unpublished…
Traditional working canal boats
The Stamford Canal opened circa 1670
The Sankey Canal as viewed from Spike Island in Widnes