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The Towpath Talk

The Towpath Talk

著者： Wilts & Berks Canal Trust
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 Follow the journey of one of the UK’s most ambitious restoration projects. The Wilts & Berks Canal Trust is bringing a historic waterway back to life, creating a 'blue-green corridor' for wildlife and people alike. Join us as we explore the forgotten history of the canal, talk to the volunteers getting their hands dirty, and share our vision for a connected future. From the Kennet and Avon Canal at Melksham, the River Thames at Abingdon and the Thames and Severn Canal at Cricklade—we’re digging deep into the stories that flow through our landscape.Wilts & Berks Canal Trust
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  • Dragonfly Magazine 176 - Spring 2026

    Dragonfly Magazine 176 - Spring 2026
    2026/05/16

    Laura and Matthew’s podcast covers the Spring 2026 Dragonfly, framing restoration as "two steps forward, one step back." They celebrate successes like the Top Lock Bridge and Swindon’s Badgers Bridge, contrasted with funding delays at Bottom Lock. The episode highlights rare wildlife sightings, such as the water shrew, and the strategic threat the White Horse Reservoir poses to the Thames connection. They also explore Melksham’s hidden history and new AI-powered archives, concluding with community news and a call for volunteer mechanics at Pewsham.

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    6 分
  • Dragonfly Magazine 175 - Winter 2025

    Dragonfly Magazine 175 - Winter 2025
    2026/04/14

    This podcast highlights the Trust's 2025 "momentum," celebrating over 40,000 volunteer hours worth more than £1 million. Key milestones include the first complete clearing of Uffington Gorse in a century and new water-filled sections in Swindon. The hosts also address the SESRO reservoir threat, which risks £25 million in annual benefits, while championing the 70-mile "Blue-Green Corridor".

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    6 分
  • The “Last Canal Manager” Interview

    The “Last Canal Manager” Interview
    2026/04/13

    In this captivating re-enacted interview, William Ainsworth recounts his transition from a 15-year-old grocer's apprentice in 1870 to his challenging tenure as the Manager of the Wilts & Berks Canal starting in 1891. Ainsworth provides a firsthand account of his "spirited attempt" to resuscitate the decaying 68-mile waterway, detailing his efforts to combat mud, weeds, and vandalism while facing insurmountable competition from the Great Western Railway. Beyond the canal's eventual abandonment and his 1906 testimony to the Royal Commission, he discusses his diverse later career as an auctioneer, his service during World War I, and his eventual return to Bath. It is a poignant look at a life defined by professional resilience, religious faith, and a tireless commitment to public service.

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    12 分
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