| | Perhaps it could be claimed, that what the Talyllyn Railway was to railway preservation, the River Avon was to waterways restoration! This great success story is told here. The beautiful River Avon, which threads its way from Tewkesbury through Pershore and Evesham to Stratford, had largely fallen into disrepair as a navigable route by the end of World War II. Tourists have enjoyed the river through the years, particular daytrippers from the industrial West Midlands and Black Country known colloquially as 'The Dudleys'. The river is once again navigable thanks to the heroic efforts of preservationists. Since 1974 the river has formed part of the Avon Ring, an extremely popular route with waterways enthusiasts. Jamie Davies traces the history of the river as a trade route from the 15th century, to the aspirations of the 21st century, when hopefully the navigation will be completed to Warwick and the Grand Union Canal. Was the Avon the birthplace of the world's first steam ship? Jonathan Hulls vessel was said to have been built at Evesham in 1737 where its ignominious failure was witnessed by an excited crowd. Continent: Europe
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