BW187
Papers of Jack F Pownall
Description
Papers of Jack F Pownall: correspondence [1950]-1974, Inland Waterways Association publications 1965, publications by J F Pownall 1925-1957, papers relating to J F Pownall's projects 1964, maps relating to J F Pownall's projects 1932-1957.
Date
1925-1987
Reference code
BW187
Administrative / Biographical history
Jack F Pownall is best known for his idea of creating a grand contour canal to run down the natural contours of England and Wales. He also planned to use it as a national water grid in conjunction with other local schemes which he thought up. This extensive project was never realised mostly due to the high costs involved.