Anderton name meaning, family history, family crest. It is a lift lock and providing a vertical link between the river weaver and the trent and mersey canal. The surname anderton was first found in lancashire from very ancient times, they being from the town of anderton in that county. Anderton boat lift 2020 all you need to know before you. The anderton boat lift is a two caisson lift lock near the village of anderton, cheshire, in north west england. Oct 24, 2019 cheshires anderton boat lift is holding a special service for remembrance day this year, which sees a cascade of poppy petals released down the lift. Lift ln, northwich, cheshire cw9 6fw, united kingdom. The anderton boat lift near the village of anderton in cheshire west and chester provides a 50 feet 15. The commissioning of this mural, from artist diana bernice tackley is the final act of the anderton boat lift trust. Anderton boat lift all you need to know before you go. Scotland book in advance and choose midweek and you can get an overnight.
The contents of the anderton boat lift trust page were merged into anderton boat lift on 22 october 2019. The anderton boat lift was formally opened to traffic on 26 july 1875. Apr 08, 2015 the extraordinary second life of the anderton boat lift cheshire, uk 2002 was a good year for british canals. Anderton boat lift 2020 all you need to know before you go. Boating through anderton boat lift places to visit. This was about 21% of all the recorded anderton s in the usa. The staff in the shop, cafe and all around was polite pleasant and helpfull. Boat ride demonstrates actual workings of the lift.
Anderton boat lift visitor centre lift lane, anderton cw9 6fw, england. Anderton boat lift in northwich holding free family open. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Part of the liverpool corporation waterworks are in this township, and extend for about 7 miles along the base of the bolton hills. The lift was constructed in 1875 and was a first of its kind. Lewis, samuel, a topographical dictionary of england. In 1840 there were 5 anderton families living in alabama.
Come kneel with us at uks cathedral, er, oil rig of the. Over the next few years, the boat lift will be getting some welldeserved attention to make sure it keeps running smoothly. When the trent and mersey canal opened in 1777, the cheshire town of anderton was the obvious place to transfer goods to and from the nearby river weaver. Anderton boat lift near northwich in cheshire is one of the 7 wonders of the waterways world. Feb 15, 2017 go up in the world with our masterpiece of victorian engineering and fantastic family day out that is the anderton boat lift northwich, cheshire. May 29, 2017 the anderton boat lift was formally opened to traffic on 26 july 1875. This photograph originates from a press photo archive. The anglosaxon name anderton comes from when the family resided in a township and estate by the name of anderton in the county of lancashire, located north of ince on the coast north of liverpool early origins of the anderton family. The structure is designated as a scheduled monument, and is included in the national heritage list for england. Boating through anderton boat lift places to visit canal. The anderton boat lift is the worlds first boat lift, and the only working one in the uk take a picture tour of the anderton boat lift or book a hotel or cottage near the anderton boat lift. More information about this seller contact this seller 3.
Boating through anderton boat lift surely one for the boaters bucket list the thrill of taking your boat up or down the anderton boat lift. Anderton boat lift visitor centre lift lane, anderton cw9 6fw england. It gives its name to the anderton family who branched out into claytonlewoods, euxton, lostock, birchley hall and other places throughout lancashire. The anderton lift was closed for a time due to disrepair, but reopened again in 2002 after an extensive restoration process.
The victorian boat lift, anderton, cheshire travel the. This was about 21% of all the recorded andertons in the usa. This was about 60% of all the recorded anderton s in the uk. Anderton boat lift lift lane, anderton, northwich, cheshire, cw9 6fw getting there the anderton boat lift visitors centre is open from 9. Excellent exhibit of 19th century ingenuity, economic, trade, and history. This was about 60% of all the recorded andertons in the uk. Ielts reading practice test 52 thursday, july 18, 20. Buy anderton boat lift, the 1st by carden, david isbn. The monument includes the anderton boat lift and its associated basins and aqueduct, the meter building, two toll houses, the buried remains of the original engine house together with an assortment of features used to transport and store salt and other goods between the river weaver navigation and the trent and mersey canal. View prices, availability and restrictions for onstreet and offstreet options and book your space in advance for peace of mind. The lift and its visitor center offers displays, educational facilities, a gift shop. The anderton boat lift near the village of anderton, cheshire, in northwest england provides a 50foot 15.
Built by edwin clark in 1875 to overcome the 50foot gap between the river weaver and the trent and mersey canal, this enormous boat lift. Anderton boat lift, aqueduct, basins, meter building, toll. Boats of river weaver and narrow boats which used the lift complete the mural. Apr 01, 2000 buy anderton boat lift, the 1st by carden, david isbn. Find out more about charges and the safety info you need. Visit anderton boat lift on your trip to anderton or. Cheshires anderton boat lift is holding a special service for remembrance day this year, which sees a cascade of poppy petals released down the lift. Poppies to cascade down anderton boat lift for remembrance day. Anderton lift in 2020 canal boat, cheshire england, tours.
Anderton boat lift anderton, uk engineering landmarks on. As part of the remembrance sunday celebrations on november 10, the tourist attraction, which is owned by the canal and river trust charity, will hold a service at 10. In 1891 there were 2,315 anderton families living in lancashire. The anderton boat lift was an amazing structure, the history that went with it is very good. The anderton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. New third edition the first boat lift at anderton was designed by edwin clark and opened to traffic in 1875. The lift will continue to operate for private boaters as normal. The anderton lift is a must for anyone who wants to visit cheshire and is one of the best places to visit in cheshire. It provides a 501nan1 vertical link between two navigable waterways. Family friendly visitor attraction with boat trips on the riverthrough the lift, treetop coffee shop, gift shop. Located close to the marina is the anderton boat lift, one of the seven wonders of the waterways.
Free entry into the boat lift for you and your family, chip timing, medal, goody bag, free photo downloads for all finishers. Go up in the world with our masterpiece of victorian engineering and fantastic family day out that is the anderton boat lift northwich, cheshire. The free public open weekend is taking place during some scheduled maintenance works on the boat lift. Built in 1875, the boat lift was in use for over 100 years until it was closed due to corrosion in 1983. Winner of experience of the year 2019 the anderton boat lift has earnt its nickname of cathedral of the canals for a very good reason. It is advisable to book coach parties in advance to ensure parking is available. Vehicle parking car parking is available at the anderton boat lift. The anderton boat lift is one of the most popular canal attractions in britain even dubbed the cathedral of the canals. Feb 15, 2019 the canal and river trust, the national waterways and wellbeing charity, is inviting people to explore behind the scenes at anderton boat lift this saturday, february 16 and sunday, february 17 between 10am and 4pm in a rare chance to see how it all works. May 29, 2017 the lift and the original visitor centre, a container staffed by volunteers who raised funds and shared their enthusiasm with others. Anderton lift in 2020 canal boat, cheshire england. Visit anderton boat lift on your trip to anderton or united. Anderton boat lift is one of cheshires best attractions.
The extraordinary second life of the anderton boat lift cheshire, uk 2002 was a good year for british canals. Anderton lift trent and mersey gazetteer canalplanac. At the upper level the boat lift was connected to the trent and mersey canal via a 165 ft 50. Thousands of poppy petals to be released at northwich museum to mark first world war centenary. Dave will give us a fully illustrated history of the boat lift from its early plans and its construction through to its working today. The most anderton families were found in the uk in 1891. Lancashire had the highest population of anderton families in 1891. The anderton boat lift taken from the visitors centre. Find and reserve guaranteed parking near anderton boat lift. It gives its name to the anderton family who branched out into claytonlewoods, euxton, lostock, birchley hall and other places throughout lancashire early history. Long overtaken by railways and then roads as the chief mode of internal freight transport in britain, they enjoyed a renaissance as leisure attractions in the latter years of the 20th century. The name anderton is derived from the anglosaxon personal name eandred and the old english word tun meaning the settlement belonging to eandred.
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