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by loncanals
21 Jun 2008 15:34
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: Croydon Canal revisited
Replies: 19
Views: 25025

Hi peter, The website was done before I found out this more recent information. I now suspect that the canal and locks remained in use much later than thought whilst the railway was being built, which explains the 1837 map having both routes. It would be great to know more information on the alignme...
by loncanals
20 Jun 2008 11:26
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: Croydon Canal revisited
Replies: 19
Views: 25025

Hi Moira,

Please see my website on the Croydon Canal:

http://www.londoncanals.co.uk/croydon/ccintro.html

Its a comprehensive guide to the route between Coldblow and West Croydon station

Roger
by loncanals
29 Apr 2008 00:10
Forum: Town Museum & Gallery
Topic: The Crystal Palace Pneumatic Railway
Replies: 76
Views: 148398

I recently discovered the forum topic on the Crystal Palace railway. I'd always wondered where it went exactly. I know the park well and judging by the excellent analysis everyone has made, it seems the nail's probably been hit on the head! PS the threads on the Croydon Canal are fascinating stuff -...