An icon of the world’s waterways, Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal is visited by hundreds of thousands of people every year. This 11 mile ribbon of historic features includes breathtaking aqueducts, tunnels, embankments and cuttings, winding its way through some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain.

Wherther you want to find fascinating places to see in the World Heritage site or to walk, cycle or boat its full lenght, this official guide will help you to get the most from your visit. As well as providing maps and authoritative information, it explains the history of this innovative canal, how it was built by the great engineers William Jessop and Thomas Telford, and how it contributed to the world’s first Industrial Revolution.

Contents

How to use this guide
The first industrial nation
World Heritage site status
Canals and engineering in the Industrial Revolution
A history of Pontcysyllte
Places to visit
Timeline
Further reading
Acknowledgements
Features

Author	Peter Wakelin, 2015
Cover	Softback
Size	200 x 170mm
Pages	144
Illustrations	160
ISBN	9781784611750
Postage	£0.00

Awdur	Peter Wakelin, 2015
Clawr	Meddal
Maint	200 x 170mm
Tudalennau	144
Darluniau	160
ISBN	9781784611750
Cludiant	£0.00

Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and Canal World Heritage Site