Exeter (1827)

Exeter itinerary and general directory, including, besides a list of the nobility, gentry, merchants, and traders […] a walk through the city and suburbs, […] an abridged history of the cathedral; […]. Embellished with a neat map of the city. Exeter: T. and H. Besley, 1828. pp. 14 - 15.THE QUAY;first erected in 1544. At that time and till 1699, all ships were unladen at Topsham, and the goods conveyed to the city in lighters, when by an act of parliament, and at the expence [sic] of £20,000, a canal was cut within a short distance of Topsham, which enabled vessels of 120 tons to reach the quay. To further expedite the trade, and navigation to the city,THE CANALhas lately been lengthened by the Mayor and Chamber at a vast expence, for three miles lower down, so as to admit vessels of larger burthen. This new line of canal was opened September 14, 1827, with great ceremony. Other improvements are intended, by excavating a large bason [sic] opposite the quay, where vessels of considerable burthen will float and discharge their cargoes, to the great advantage of the city. […]. A pathway down the banks of the canal leads to different tea-houses, pleasantly situated, and to Double Lock, where a boat may be procured to proceed down the whole length, to its termination, not far from Powderham and Starcross.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]

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