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Tag: Eric Gaskell

The book that saved Britain’s canals

13th May 2014 admin Publications, Research

First published in 1944, Tom Rolt’s book ‘Narrow Boat’ was the catalyst in the restoration of Britain’s canal system which by the 1940s was falling into almost terminal decay. CRT […]

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BMS, BoatMuseumSociety, canal laureate, Ellesmere Port, Eric Gaskell, heritage, historic, Jo Bell, museum, Narrow Boat, research, Tom Rolt, waterways

Try your hand at producing a single colour linocut.

14th May 2013 admin Events

As part of the exhibition ‘Linocuts’ artist Eric Gaskell will be running a one day workshop at the National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port. Participants can try their hand at producing […]

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Ellesmere Port, Eric Gaskell, linocut, waterways

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