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Cromford Canal, William Jessop, and Benjamin Outram blue plaque

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Cromford Canal, William Jessop, and Benjamin Outram blue plaque
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This blue commemorative plaque records: Cromford Canal Opened 1794 Engineered by William Jessop and Benjamin Outram It ran 14.5 miles from Cromford to Langley Mill and played a pivotal role in the transformation of the Derwent Valley. Recorded plaque organisation: Derbyshire County Council.

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