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Thank you to Olive Bowyer

This Virtual Tour of Marple Locks would not have been possible within extensive reference to the following superb works on the subject of the Peak Forest Canal by Olive Bowyer:

  • THE PEAK FOREST CANAL: ITS CONSTRUCTION & LATER DEVELOPMENT
  • THE PEAK FOREST CANAL: UPPER LEVEL: TOWPATH GUIDE
  • THE PEAK FOREST CANAL: LOWER LEVEL: TOWPATH GUIDE

If you enjoy this tour you'll find much more information in Olive's books, which are published by New Mills Local History Society.

Narrowboats at Top Lock on the Peak Forest CanalNarrowboats at Top Lock on the Peak Forest Canal

Photo credits:
Narrowboats at Top Lock - Mark Whittaker.
Thank you to Arthur M Procter and Jake Taylor for use of their photos throughout this tour.
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