Chippenham Canal Wharf - It's Success and Decline

Now a busy bus station, the view across from Chippenham Library was once home to the bustling canal wharf. This long forgotten arm of the Wilts and Berks Canal, once brought working boats to the heart of Timber Street.

This talk will focus on the development of the wharf in Chippenham, and the trades in Timber Street that relied upon it, until its decline in the late 1800s.

Part of the Timber Street Through Time programme of events.

Timings

Saturday 19 September:

14.30

Location & directions

Wiltshire County Council, Chippenham Library, Timber Street, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3EJ

Contact on day:

Amanda Read

Telephone number:

+441249650536

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please contact Chippenham Library to book on 01249 650536

Booking contact name:

Chippenham Library

Booking telephone number:

+441249650536

Accessibility details

The talk will take place on the ground floor.

Additional information

This talk is aimed at an adult audience. Children aged 8 and over are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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