Friday 14th August 2015, 13.00-14.00

"Canals: Westcountry and Abroad" with Colin Vosper

A lively introduction to the creative work of Victorian canal builders as they fought to form trading routes across the South West Peninsula in an attempt to avoid the dangerous sea-passages around Land’s End.

This well illustrated talk features the Bude Canal and the Grand Western Canal, it also highlights two major overseas maritime shortcuts, with a focus on the latest developments to the Suez and Panama Canals due to be opened in 2015.

The talk ends with a super-fast voyage along one famous canal, but you’ll have to come along to find out which one it is!

This event will take place in either the Chapter House or Pearson Education Centre at Exeter Cathedral. Look out for signage on the day.

Ticket Information

£3 adults, £2 Cathedral Concession*, available online or from 01392 285983
http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/183274

*Friends of Exeter Cathedral, Cathedral Volunteers, Students and Residents' Cardholders only.