Records of the Oxford Canal Navigation, consisting of accounts, interest books and share transfer books.
Dates
- 1772-1848
Extent
6 shelfmarks
Language of Materials
English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Top. Oxon. a. 83].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Top. Oxon. a. 83-84, b. 287-288, c. 752-753
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 13287
Biographical / Historical
An Act of Parliament was passed in 1769, allowing the construction of the Oxford canal. The canal was opened in 1790. In 1830 improvement works shortened the canal by 14 miles.
Other Finding Aids
A full description is available in the Library.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The collection was given to the Library in 1951.
- Title
- Records of the Oxford Canal Navigation Company
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Emily Tarrant
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk