| Level | Fonds |
| Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure) | CAN |
| Title | The Canals Collection |
| Extent | 1 outsize box |
| Date | [1766]-1809 |
| Description | A collection of 26 manuscripts and 39 printed items relating to the formation of canals in the Midlands area, 1759-1809. The papers relate to the development of trade and shipping at Hull, Derby, the Grand Trunk Canal, the Birmingham and Worcester Canal, and include correspondence of Josiah Wedgwood and John Sparrow. |
| Access Conditions | Access to all registered researchers |
| Copyright | Permission to make any published use of any material from the collection must be sought in advance in writing from the Director of Special Collections. Identification of copyright holders of unpublished material is often difficult. Special Collections will assist where possible with identifying copyright owners, but responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user of the material |
| Language | English |
| Finding Aids | A catalogue of this collection is available on the online archive catalogue. Click on the Finding Number to display the summary contents list of the catalogue and to view the full catalogue. A paper copy is also available in the Cadbury Research Library: Special Collections Department. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Acquisition | This collection was acquired with the library of John Corbett of Impney, Droitwich, Worcestershire in 1905 |