- 1. The Grantham Canal runs from Grantham to which city?
A) Manchester
B) Nottingham
C) London
D) Birmingham
- 2. How long is the Grantham Canal in miles?
A) 33
B) 50
C) 20
D) 45
- 3. What was the primary cargo transported on the Grantham Canal?
A) Wheat
B) Coal
C) Tea
D) Cotton
- 4. In what year did commercial traffic on the Grantham Canal cease?
A) 1945
B) 1965
C) 1936
D) 1955
- 5. What is the Grantham Canal's connection to the Waterways Trust?
A) No Connection
B) Managed by Waterways Trust
C) Handed Over to Waterways Trust
D) Owned by Waterways Trust
- 6. In what county is the Grantham Canal located?
A) Derbyshire
B) Yorkshire
C) Nottinghamshire
D) Lincolnshire
- 7. Which nearby river was crucial for enabling trade along the Grantham Canal?
A) River Witham
B) River Welland
C) River Nene
D) River Soar
- 8. What type of boats were the primary vessels on the Grantham Canal during its commercial heyday?
A) Narrowboats
B) Sailing Ships
C) Steam Boats
D) Fishing Boats
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