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