1988 — Transition and Triumph on the Wilts & Berks Canal

In this episode, we explore the pivotal year of 1988 for the Wilts & Berks Canal Amenity Group. The Group formalized its organization by initiating the transition to limited company status, marking a new chapter in restoration leadership. Volunteers celebrated the opening of the Moredon Canal, showcasing community collaboration and ecological restoration. Progress on the Seven Locks Heritage Trail brought industrial history to life, while the launch of the Elm Farm project demonstrated a vision for accessible recreation and wildlife conservation. Supported by a growing membership and strengthened publicity efforts, the Group faced challenges with renewed optimism and strategic focus. Join Matthew as he recounts a year of heritage, growth, and hopeful beginnings for Wiltshire’s treasured waterway.⁠⁠⁠⁠Journals/ Magazines⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illustrated History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wilts & Berks Canal Trust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠