To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Basingstoke Canal Society (BCS), the society has created a video to tell the story of a canal that was in ruin, but was saved by the hard work of thousands of volunteers. Originally opened in 1794 to support agriculture in central Hampshire, the canal now runs for 32 miles from West Byfleet in Surrey to Greywell in Hampshire. After falling into disrepair by the early 1960s, a local campaign led to the formation of the society and a long-term restoration effort. The BCS is a charity and is reliant on volunteers to raise funds and carry out day-to-day maintenance. The canal is now owned by local government councils in Hampshire and Surrey, with the Basingstoke Canal Authority managing the waterway. Today, the canal is enjoyed by millions of visitors every year, but 60 years ago, it was in ruins.
How to save a Canal – the story of the Basingstoke Canal
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