Why Aren't canals wider? Historic locks Explained on the Wilts and Berks Canal

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Home Videos Steve CourtWhy Aren't canals wider? Historic locks Explained on the Wilts and Berks Canal

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Created on: Tuesday, 16 December 2025
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Albums: Videos / Steve Court

Why Aren't canals wider? Historic locks Explained on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Amazing Restoration of 1800s Canal Workshops

UK Reservoir Plan Threatens Historic Canal Restoration on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Lost Canal Gate Amazing Survival After 130 Years! On the Wilts and Berks Canal

Abandoned Canal Faces Reservoir Threat Your Voice Matters! on he Wilts and Berks Canal

Amazing Canal Restoration New Bridge & Site Development! on the Wilts and Berks Canal

A Century of Decay - Abandoned Canal Locks

New Canal Habitat Reeds, Trees, and Boat Navigation on the Wilts and Berks Canal

A NEW Canal Unveiled! Swindon Canal Restoration on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Boats Return to Wantage by 2050 Restoration Plans Revealed! on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Insane Floodwater on the Cotswold and North Wilts Canal

Canal Rebuild Badger's Bridge Construction Update! on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Into The Ruins - Abandoned Canal Locks Tour

Grove Common Lock Restoration Exciting Canal Project Unveiled! on the Wilts and Berks Canal with WRG

Canal Project Progress Wichelstowe & Royal Wootton Basset Link on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Revealing a Lost Canal Lock Incredible Discovery! on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Swindon Canal Link Next Phase & Exciting Developments! on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Devastated Lock Restoration Tree Growth Causes Major Damage! on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Why Aren't canals wider? Historic locks Explained on the Wilts and Berks Canal

Pewsham Top Lock Building the Arch Over A Lock

Narrow Canal vs Broad Shipping Goods on the Waterways

A Journey into Decay - Abandoned Canal Locks

Wilts Berks Canal Restoration & Community Space Update!

Live draw for Wilts and Berks Canal slates

Abandoned & Destroyed Rebuilding A Lost Canal Drone Only

Abandoned & Destroyed Rebuilding A Lost Canal

Abandoned for 125 years, Restoring a lost Lock

Abandoned for 125 years, Restoring a lost Lock Drone Only

Exploring Modern Rollers Enhancing Canal Construction

Creating a Vibrant Canal Ecosystem with Native Plants

Unlocking canalside Housing Development How Partnerships Pay Off

Preventing Floods Building Canals for Better Drainage

Points West on the Wilts and Berks Canal

The UK's Next Section Of Canal Drone Only

Exploring the Abandoned Locks at Pewsham

Support the Wilts and Berks Canal, Sponsor me today! #UKCanals #justgiving #Charity #Walk #Sponsor

Exploring the Astonishing Aqueduct A Visual Journey #UKCanals #History #Aqueduct #Abandoned #URBEX

Exploring the Majestic Dunnington Aqueduct An Architectural Marvel #UKCanals #Aqueduct #Abandoned

Exploring the Hidden History of Dunnington Top Lock Discover the Secrets of the Brickworks #UKCanals

Exploring the Wildlife Along the Wilts and Berks Canal Nature Vlog #UKCanaLS #Nature #Abandoned

Exploring the Astonishing Aqueduct A Glimpse into History #UKCanals #Abandoned #Aqueduct #History

Exploring the Locks at Pewsham Drone Only

Discover the Hidden History WWII bombing Practise #UKCanals #WW2 #Sapper #abandoned #URBEX #lock

Unlocking Value Canalside Properties' Influence on Restoration & Development

Exploring the Northern Portal A Hidden Gem

Creating the Ultimate 1860 Carpenters Workshop A Modern Twist with Historical Charm #UKCanals #Drone

Cruising the Canals Fulfilling a Dream with the Nonsuch Boat #UKCanals #Boat #Cruising #Canal #Drone

Building a Timber Frame Historical Workshop Quick Easy Construction Process

Lifting Nonsuch, the first narrowboat in 100 years

Clearing a Path with the Truxor Hancock's Water Restoration #UKCanals #Dredging #Boat #Railway #DJI

Building a Sustainable Carpenters Workshop Latest Update from Wilts & Berks

Discover the Secrets of an Old Lock Gate Join the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust! #UKCanals #Abandoned

Exploring the Historic Wilts & Berks Canal A Unique Trip Boat Journey #UKCanals #Narrowboat #Crane

Lifting Nonsuch, the first narrowboat in 100 years | Wilts and Berks Canal | Royal Wootton Bassett

Extreme Canal Dredging | Royal Wootton Bassett

Unlocking Restoration at Moulden Lock in Swindon on the Wilts and Berks Canal #Canal #restoration

Unlocking the Green & Blue Corridor Transforming Wilts & Berks and Our Homes

Unveiling the Hidden World of Reed pulling Season on Wilts and Berks Canal and the Cotswold Canals

Creating Wildlife Habitats and Protecting Trees along the Canal

Uncovering the Surprising Size of a Cotswolds Lock in 360 Video!

Unlocking the Pathway A Carpenter's Workshop Access Bridge

Genius Farming Hack Doubling Canal Width for Livestock Convenience!

Discover the Hidden Wonders of Wilts and Berks Canal Pewsham!

The Exciting Progress of Lock Construction on the Wilts and Berks Canal #construction #abandoned

Unveiling the Intricate Construction of a Challenging Lock System

Rebuilding a Canal | Wilts & Berks | The Melksham Link

Finding Lost Canal Relics | Wilts & Berks Canal

Wilts & Berks Cruising - Dragonfly at Wichelstowe Short

The Lost Basin - A look in the Latton Basin

Wilts & Berks - Pewsham Locks Update April 2023

How To Help Nature Move Canal Restoration

Wilts and Berks Canal - A frozen East Wichel drone only

Dauntsey Lock to Severn Locks, Drone Only

Foxham to Elephant drawbridge/ Spillway, Drone Only

Wilts & Berks Canal - Pewsham in the snow!

Wilts & Berks Canal - A walk along a full Pewsham section

Latton Basin on the North Wilts Canal/Wilts and Berks Canal

Middle Wichelstowe and the new planning application! Wilts and Berks Canal Swindon

Drone only - Wichelstowe South Swindon Wilts and berks canal, DJI mini 3

Naish Hill + Pewsham updates on the Wilts and Berks canal

Naish Hill, Wilts & Berks canal drone only

Severn Locks to Tockenham, Wilts and Berks canal

Drone only - Seven Locks on the Wilts and Berks canal

Drone only! Templars Firs on the Wilts and Berks canal.

Drone only - Studley Grange, Wilts and Berks canal

Wichelstowe section of the Wilts & Berks canal.

Dragonfly Narrow Boat trips, Wilts and Berks Canal

Royal Wootton Bassett - Templars firs section of the Wilts and Berks canal.

Royal Wootton Bassett - Studley Grange. Wilts & Berks canal trust

Pewsham Locks to Stanley, Wilts and Berks canal

Pewsham locks to double bridge, Wilts and Berks canal

The Peterborough Arms and the little part we’ve helped, Wilts and Berks canal

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Why Aren't canals wider? Historic locks Explained on the Wilts and Berks Canal