Sir Nigel Gresley's Canal
- Sir Nigel Gresley's Canal
Sir Nigel Gresley's Canal was a 3 mile private canal between Apedale and Newcastle-under-Lyme both in Staffordshire, England.[cite web |url=http://www.jim-shead.com/waterways/PNRC0341.htm#PNRCSNGC |title=Priestley's Navigable Rivers and Canals |accessdate=2007-05-06] It was used to transport coal from Sir Nigel Gresley's mines.]References
ee also
*Canals of Great Britain
*History of the British canal system
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