Water transport played a vital role in the UK's industrial development. The beginning of the 19th century saw a move from roads to waterways, (i.e. canals, rivers, firths, and estuaries).
There are also the subterranean rivers of London, and the Jubilee River, which, although man-made, was designed to look and act like a natural river rather than a canal.
Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Inland waterways in the United Kingdom.
"London Canal Museum".
"Pennine Waterways".
"Canal & River Trust".
January 01, 1970
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