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BW165/4/4/5
Clerk's papers relating to traffic on the Birmingham Canal Navigations
Description
Papers and correspondence relating to ratings appeals on tolls; traffic dealt with at Old Wharf 1899-1924; decreases in traffic; staff working practices for lock and toll keepers; tolls charged to the Birmingham Battey & Metal Co Ltd including correspondence from Sharpness and New Docks and Birmingham Navigation Co; hoppers in boats, carriage of nails for Guest, Keen & Nettlefolds Ltd; an account of TA Hawkins & Sons Ltd naming steerers of dayboats and instruction to toll clerks re water levels and discrpancies in gauging. Part of HR Dunkley collection.
Date
1920s
Reference code
BW165/4/4/5
Extent & medium
1 folder