Shropshire Routes to Roots

The day the canal came: The sale of Market Drayton Canal Wharf

Extract from 1877 sale brochure [Shropshire Archive reference: 327/5/7/1/16]

LOT 56.

The MARKET DRAYTON CANAL WHARF, on the east side of the Shropshire Union Canal, with large and commodious Basin, powerful Timber and Merchandise Cranes, Brick and Tile Warehouses, Wharfinger's Office and Dwelling House, with Out-Offices, Well of Spring Water with Pump, Garden, and appurtenances, occupied by the Shropshire Union Railway and Canal Co., and Mr. John Hazeldine, being on the Tithe Apportionment No. 447, 1a. 1r. 36p.