Question

1. Why did the Duke of Bridgewater get a canal constructed? (Give 4 reasons)​

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The Bridgewater Canal is sometimes described as England's first canal. Named after its owner, Francis Egerton the third Duke of Bridgewater who built the Canal to transport coal from his mines at Worsley to the industrial areas of Manchester, the Bridgewater Canal was the forerunner of canal networks.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Bridgewater Canal is sometimes described as England's first canal. Named after its owner, Francis Egerton the third Duke of Bridgewater who built the Canal to transport coal from his mines at Worsley to the industrial areas of Manchester, the Bridgewater Canal was the forerunner of canal networks

Explanation:

The first Bridgewater Canal Act was passed in 1759, and the initial section of the canal was opened on the 17th July 1761. The canal crossed the River Irwell by means of a unique stone aqueduct constructed over the river, later replaced by the Barton Swing aqueduct over the Manchester Ship canal