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