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James Brindley, Francis Egerton, and John Gilbert black plaque

Worsley, Salford, England, United Kingdom

James Brindley, Francis Egerton, and John Gilbert black plaque

Worsley The Bridgewater Canal, Completed between 1959 and 1800, was planned and constructed by Francis Egerton 1736-1803 [3rd Duke of Bridgewater] John Gilbert 1724-1795 James Brindley 1716-1772 and many unknown workers. It began the Transport Revolution and so was of major importance in the industr

ialisation of Britain.

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