Forth and Clyde Canal - A History

The Forth and Clyde Canal, completed in 1790, was by far the largest engineering project that had ever been seen in Scotland. It allowed coal and machinery to travel East and grain to travel West. Passengers could travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh in greater comfort than by stagecoach, and it produced employment along its entire route.

About the author

Thomas J. Dowds is tutor in History, Senior Studies Institute, Strathclyde University.

Summary

The Forth and Clyde Canal, completed in 1790, was by far the largest engineering project that had ever been seen in Scotland. It allowed coal and machinery to travel East and grain to travel West. Passengers could travel between Glasgow and Edinburgh in greater comfort than by stagecoach, and it produced employment along its entire route.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Dowds
• Publisher: BIRLINN LIMITED
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2019
• EAN: 9781912476435
• ISBN: 978-1-912476-43-5
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, History: specific events & topics, European History, 20th Century, Scotland, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837), TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Hydraulics, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Scotland, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 21st Century, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / General, 21st Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, British & Irish history, History: specific events and topics, Ships and boats: general interest, Narrowboats & canals, C 1700 To C 1800, Hydraulic Engineering, forth; clyde; canal; history; guide; new; origin; birlinn