Canal pioneers

Meet our canal pioneers, who made their mark during the 18th and 19th Centuries. Discover those responsible for some of the most notable and innovative structures along our canals.

James Brindley

(1716-1772) Brindley was one of the early canal engineers who worked on some of the first canals of the modern era

Thomas Telford

(1757-1834) Telford, is perhaps most well-known for his work on Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, but has a long line of engineering works

Last Edited: 14 March 2024

Canal pioneers

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