These pages feature photographs from the collection of Mike Dilger, who ran the White Lion public house in Castlefield.
A scene during the construction of Latchford Locks in 1890. A flood has caused damage to the track and wagons. The remaining flood water has frozen over.
Photo: Mike Dilger Collection
One of the "tin town" settlements built to house the workers and their familes during construction of the canal.
Photo: Mike Dilger Collection
The steep slopes of the cuttings alongside the canal were stabilised using a technique in which rows of stakes were driven into the ground and bundles of willow sticks, known as fascine, were fastened between them.
Photo: Mike Dilger Collection
Another view showing the fascine being installed.
Photo: Mike Dilger Collection