The Bude Canal was a canal built to serve the hilly hinterland in the Devon and Cornwall border territory, chiefly to bring lime-bearing sand for agricultural fertiliser. The project was a magnificent engineering feat of its day stretching some 35 miles from Bude to Holsworthy and on to Launceston.
When the railways came about, this ended the commercial operation of the Canal, which ended up... More details
Liverpool was awarded the European Capital of Culture 2008. The vibrant city is renowned for its arts & culture and is home to numerous museums & galleries including a branch of the Tate Gallery. Read more ...
