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The Oxford Canal is a 126km narrow canal in central England linking Oxford with Bedworth via Banbury and Rugby. Completed in 1790, it connects to the River Thames at Oxford and is integrated with the Grand Union Canal. Surveying of the route and initial construction were originally supervised by the celebrated engineer James Brindley, assisted by Samuel Simcock. Brindley died in 1772 and Simcock took over and completed the canal. Canal Boats England, Yard Bridge, Clifton Bridge, Road Bridge, Railway Bridges, Uk History, A Discovery Of Witches, Canal Boat, River Thames

The Oxford Canal is a 126km narrow canal in central England linking Oxford with Bedworth via Banbury and Rugby. Completed in 1790, it connects to the River Thames at Oxford and is integrated with the Grand Union Canal. Surveying of the route and initial construction were originally supervised by the celebrated engineer James Brindley, assisted by Samuel Simcock. Brindley died in 1772 and Simcock took over and completed the canal.

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