1991 — The Big Dig & A New Era for the Wilts and Berks Canal

The Wilts & Berks Canal movement surged in 1991, highlighted by the historic Big Dig involving over a thousand volunteers. The Group expanded its reach by acquiring the Damsel-Fly boat and appointing its first full-time Project Officer. Key strategic efforts focused on negotiating with Thames Water over a proposed reservoir and securing a protected route through Swindon, all while debating a more professional organizational name to match its growth.Journals/ Magazines⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Illustrated History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wilts & Berks Canal Trust⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠