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Lost and Found: Josiah Clowes and the Norton Colliery Canal

Sun, 13/09/2026 - 14:00
St Bartholomew's Church, Norton-le-Moors

Caldon Canal and the Norton Colliery BranchPHS logo

Meet at the Lychgate, St Bartholomew's Church
Norton Lane, Norton-le-Moors, Stoke-on-Trent ST6 8BY
 
Sunday 13th September
14:00

Join Potteries Heritage Society on the trail of a pioneering canal engineer and a forgotten branch canal. Find out about the life of The Potteries' only home-grown canal engineer and a lost canal hiding in plain sight. This three-mile walk has stunning views over the City and the Moorlands, descends 160ft (50m) into the valley of the River Trent, and along a section of the Caldon Canal, before returning to St Bartholomew's Church. Led by Andy Perkin.

Booking: Pre-book online: potteries.org.uk/lost-found-clowes-bookHODs Page Link

Website: potteries.org.uk

Special Event for HODsAssistance dogs welcome

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