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Display at The Elms - Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal
Heritage Open Day: Display of documents and maps on the Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal that was never completed from the home of the Chairman of investors. The Portsmouth and Arundel Navigation Canal opened in 1823 to link Portsmouth to London and the Thames. Unusual that it was part barge and ship canal, but also an open waters route. The display will show documents relating to why it was built and the local investors who wanted this massive undertaking to succeed. The investors committee was chaired by William Turner (Victualler) whose home was at The Elms in Bedhampton, a Grade II* listed building.
The display will follow the talk to be given in the Waterloo Room of The Elms on Saturday 14th September at 1430 - see separate entry.
By appointment, Visitors can trace the development of the area through the ages from documents, maps and information on local historic buildings held by the Bedhampton Historical Collection at The Elms.
Sun 15 Sep:1000-1600; Free Entry.
Waterloo Room, The Elms, 2 Lower Road, Havant, Hampshire PO9 3LH
Sun 15 September