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Oswestry Town Museum Manchester Ship Canal Display
Heritage Open Day: A fascinating display demonstrating the Manchester Ship Canal and its links to the Montgomery Canal. NEW FOR 2026.
Pop in and see our new display on the Manchester Ship Canal and its links to the Montgomery Canal with the fascinating story of 'the Danny' stream powered boat, originally built by the Shropshire Union and Railway Canal Company and now fully restored and operational. The display includes a mode of the Danny along with the bell for a sister ship 'The Dorrington' and other interesting artefacts.
Pop in and see our new display on the Manchester Ship Canal and its links to the Montgomery Canal with the fascinating story of 'the Danny' stream powered boat, originally built by the Shropshire Union and Railway Canal Company and now fully restored and operational. The display includes a mode of the Danny along with the bell for a sister ship 'The Dorrington' and other interesting artefacts.
Fri 11 Sep to Sunday 20 September
The Guildhall, Bailey Head, Oswestry, Shropshire SY11 1PZ
Fri 11 Sep:10-3; Sat 12 Sep:10-3; Sun 13 Sep:10-3; Mon 14 Sep:10-3; Tues 15 Sep:10-3; Wed 16 Sep:10-3; Thu 17 Sep:10-3; Fri 18 Sep:10-3; Sat 19 Sep:10-3; Sun 20 Sep:10-3; Free Entry.
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