The Curley Wyrley as it is affectionately known was completed in 1797 and run by the Wyrley & Essington Canal Co. It was primarily used to transport coal, lime and various materials and finished goods. After the first section was [...]

amazing picture of Commercial Wharf in the 1950's [...]

Well you never know what random things you can find on Ebay. On the off chance I was searching for anything to do with Horseley Fields and I came across this – so of course i had to buy it… [...]

The Wyrley & Essington Canal was brought by the BCN Company in 1840, so this innocuous looking cast iron post is the best part of 170 years old! [...]