MSCS - Ashton Canal, Stockport Branch - Clayton Junction

17th May 2009

The first work party organised by the Manchester & Stockport Canal Society. Work involved clearance work to the towpath bridge at the junction of the Ashton Canal and the former Stockport Branch Canal, which we aim to restore. Work was unfortunately curtailed earlier then planned by torrential rain.

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