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