Waterways of the Royal Gunpowder Mills

Waterways of the Royal Gunpowder Mills

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Publisher's Synopsis

The waterways of the Royal Gunpowder Mills are a unique three level industrial canal system, originally extending to ten miles, with locks between the levels and a cut to the Lee Navigation to enable the transportation of finished product by sailing barge to magazines on the Thames. Smooth shock-free water was preferable to roads for transport of materials between the process buildings.

Book information

ISBN: 9781492312314
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
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Language: English
Number of pages: 54
Weight: 86g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 3mm