for transport
Canals linked England's numerous natural waterways. England's large coal supply was easily accessible and was used to run factories and railroads. With canals and railroads, it was easy to move goods and people.
The Birmingham canals are linked to the canal system of the rest of England.
canals
Barges are used on Canals
A boat or barge towed by another boat; esp : a towed boat used in cruising on canals and rivers in England.
It is in england one of the longest canals
It is in england one of the longest canals
It is in england one of the longest canals
Boats used on the canals of Venice are called Gondolas.
Canals and navigable rivers are used extensively in Germany for transporting goods.
There was a time in our history before the invention of the locomotive and trains, when canals provided the fastest, cheapest and most eficcient means of transport. Many were used for industrial transport This period did not last long and so most of our canals have now fallen into disuse. Many have become overgrown or have disappeared entirely.
The inland waterways are mainly the canals from Britain's industrial past.