What is recorded here
This bronze commemorative plaque records: The Ashton and Lower Peak Forest Canals were re-opened to navigation by Mr. Denis Howell, M.P., Minister of State, Department of the Environment
Denis Howell, a British politician, played a significant role in the re-opening of the Ashton and Lower Peak Forest Canals, contributing to the preservation and revival of Britain's canal network.
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