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Monday, 3 September 2012

Portland Basin


This week's view of My World shows Portland Basin on the Ashton Canal.

Ashton is very lucky to have this peaceful, picturesque spot tucked away, making a big contrast with the busy roadways not too far away.

It is hard to imagine that only 40 years ago the area was derelict, with the canal overgrown and in danger of being closed. Yet it was 40 years ago, in 1972, that thousands of volunteers descended upon this area to begin a massive clean-up operation that eventually led to the canal's reincarnation.

The junction here between the Ashton and Peak Forest Canals is now a landmark on the popular Cheshire Ring canal route.

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"Portland Basin" is my contribution to this week's "My World" feature. Please check out the other blogs participating in this week's My World.

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3 comments:

  1. carol l mckenna3 September 2012 at 23:28

    Beautiful photo and so glad people got together to rescue such a lovely area ~ (A Creative Harbor)

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  2. Unknown4 September 2012 at 13:03

    Beautiful scene!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  3. genie5 September 2012 at 00:23

    Another beautiful area restored for all to enjoy. This photo gives us such a pretty view of the canal and town. Lovely. genie

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