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World Service,21 Mar 1990,13 mins

The Regeneration of Britain's Canals

Network UK

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There are 3800 miles of canals in Britain, developed for freight transportation in the industrial revolution. They are once again being taken seriously as, environmentally friendly, commercial and social enterprises.

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