Photograph
of aqueduct over the River Giedd from the collection of the late
John Morris of Ystradgynlais.
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At one
time Britain had a large network of working canals, most of which were built
in the 1790's - well before Victoria became Queen in 1837.
But the Victorians were able to put them to very good use in carrying the
coal, iron, timber and other goods which were in great demand as industry
rapidly expanded during the 19th century.
The new steam railways were to take over most of the canal trade during
the 1850s and 1860s.
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