Stratford Canal Society Events

The STRATFORD upon AVON CANAL SOCIETY

Events

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Stratford River Festival will be on 2nd to 4th July 2010

Farewell to the David Hutchings Footbridge

We are saddened to see that the footbridge at the downstream end of lock 56 where the canal enters the River Avon has been removed. It was designed by David Hutchings when the canal was restored in 1964. We hope a new use can be found for it.

In February 2009 the new footbridge is being installed.

Removal of the old bridge
photo by Jeremy Scanlon

You can see a video of the removal on YouTube at

YouTube - Stratford-upon-Avon Bancroft Canal Bridge Removal

On Tuesday 7th October 2008, the canal footbridge on the Bancroft Gardens in Stratford-upon-Avon was removed.
Note: This video has no audio track.

Illustrated Book on the Stratford Canal

Announcement by our Chairman, Steve Burt

It has been suggested that a good use of SonACS funds would be to publish a pictorial book to be a lasting record of the canal and this Society.

I'm delighted with the response. We have a range of pictures showing the history and unusual happenings over 50 years. I'm sure there is far more material and urge you to get that box down from the loft. Modern scanning methods can enable us to copy prints, negatives and slides so originals can be returned to you.

This is a project that will take time (a commodity in short supply) so bear with us. If you have publishing experience and would like to get involved in this project please contact me.

The Society arranges events for the enjoyment of members. Details will appear below when available