Title
Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire
Caption
Grand Junction Canal from Stow Hill near Upper Heyford, Northamptonshire. In centre is a lime kiln. Lime important to agriculture, building (urban expansion at this time) and growing chemical industry. Grand Junction part of network linking London with Midlands manufacturing towns, and with Liverpool. Chief engineer, William Jessop: Resident engineer, James Barnes.
1819
From J.Hassell "Tour of the Grand Junction Canal", Aquatint
London
Date
1819
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07094_390000895
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,6Mb (2,6Mb) / 12,6in x 8,5in / 3780 x 2549 (300dpi)