The Macclesfield Canal Company - Interactions and Relationships: part 2, 1840-50

摘要

Part 1 of this article discussed the interactions that the Macclesfield Canal Company had with other canal companies during the period 1826-39. It highlighted the close working relationship that the company had with the Peak Forest Canal Company, particularly with regard to freight rates and water supply. The Macclesfield's relationship with the Trent & Mersey Canal Company was also mentioned - this was less positive, the Trent & Mersey fearing loss of revenue due to Manchester traffic using the Macclesfield - Peak Forest - Ashton line of canals.