Trent and Mersey Canal, Longport, Stoke-on-Trent

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Date:1910 - 1950 (c.)

Description:The Trent and Mersey canal was built by James Brindley between 1766 and 1777 and transported raw materials and finished goods to and from a large number of pottery factories in Stoke-on-Trent. The factory in the centre of this picture is Dunn Bennett Potts and the one to the right is Longport Pottery.

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Trent & Mersey Canal Trent & Mersey River & Canal Transport Pottery Factories Ceramics Boats, Ships, Ferries & Tankers

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Source: The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery

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