1985 – Foundations and Ambitions

In this episode, we explore the Wilts and Berks Canal Amenity Group’s sixth year of campaigning and restoration. Marking its registration as a charity and celebrating new leadership with the appointment of its first President, 1985 saw important progress both on the ground and in strategic planning. The ambitious feasibility study to link the canal to the River Avon at Melksham pointed toward future navigation dreams. Meanwhile, the historic Shrivenham Bridge gained Grade II listed status, ensuring its protection. Community projects like the restoration efforts near Marden House in Calne also flourished. Join Matthew as he recounts a year of consolidation, vision, and hope for the future of this treasured waterway.⁠⁠⁠⁠Journals/ Magazines⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illustrated History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wilts & Berks Canal Trust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠