1979 – The Wilts & Berks Canal Campaign Grows Up

Step back into 1979 and discover the year the Wilts & Berks Canal campaign really found its feet. What began as a determined restoration effort was becoming something much bigger — with new machinery, bigger ambitions, public challenges, and growing support from the community. In this episode, Matthew brings the story to life with a practical, warm look at how the campaign gathered momentum and why this period mattered so much to the canal’s future. ⁠⁠Journals/ Magazines | ⁠⁠Illustrated History⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Wilts & Berks Canal Trust⁠⁠