Black plaque № 88446

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom

Port of gloucester gloucester lock. originally there were two adjoining locks which were brought into operation in 1812 to allow limited use of the dock basin. after the canal was completed in 1827, the locks were kept busy with boats carrying imported goods up the river to the midlands. one large l

ock was formed to allow bigger barges to use the river route in competition with the railways. maritime walk

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