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The Anderton Boat Lift as originally constructed

William James Yarwood standing on the bow of a Winsford Flat

Winnington Works in the 1940s

The Devastating Flood of Northwich in February 1946

The Weaver is only navigable from Winsford Bridge to its confluence with the Ship Canal

The Heritage of the Weaver

Visit the River Weaver and the towns it serves - as the River makes its way through Nantwich, Winsford, Northwich and Frodsham - and you will realise the River and its Navigation has a fascinating story based on a rich industrial past. 

The Navigation, its locks, its bridges and arches provide an innovative legend of the waterways revolution. 

But there is also a fascinating story alongside the river.  

Its boatyards, the Anderton Boat Lift, Salt, Imperial Chemical Industries … they all play a part in the Heritage of the River Weaver.

Use the above toolbar to enjoy a pictorial trip as we take a look at some of the Heritage of the River Weaver Navigation.

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Local News

  • British Waterways Information Boards
    2nd Feb 2012

    British Waterways are seeking volunteer help with their Information Boards on the Weaver ....

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  • River Weaver Lock Keeper wins Top Award
    28th Nov 2011

    Bryn Jones, our lock keeper at Saltersford on the River Weaver, is APCO Lock Keeper of the Year .....

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  • Northwich Marina Development
    22nd Nov 2011

    A new marina and waterside, providing public access to the waterfront are plannned for Northwich ....

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  • Northwich River Weaver Festival

    A Riverside Festival is announced to run 22nd - 24th June 2012 on the River Weaver in Northwich ....

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  • Upgraded river path to benefit walkers and cyclists
    13th Sep 2011

    Another key section of the River Weaver has been made accessible to walkers and cyclists ....

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  • RWNS Chairman inspects the Weaver Navigation
    3rd Apr 2011

    RWNS Chairman, John Tackley, takes off to inspect the River Weaver ....

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What's On

  • RWNS AGM and Talk
    Weaver Hall Museum
    29th Mar 2012

    The River Weaver Navigation Society Annual General Meeting and Talk ....

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  • Enjoy: Visitor Centre re-opens for 2012
    Anderton Boat Lift
    1st Mar 2012

    The Anderton Boat Lift Visitor Centre re-opens for 2012 with free exhibition entry ....

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  • IWA Guided Walk
    The Grosvenor Arms
    23rd Feb 2012

    Enjoy a 4.2 mile guided walk with the Inland Waterways Association along the River Dee ....

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  • Castles and Forts of Cheshire
    Weaver Hall Museum
    3rd Feb 2012 - 8th Jul 2012

    Explore the story of these local defences through the centuries ....

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  • Talk on Dragonflies
    Comberbach Memorial Hall
    12th Mar 2012

    A talk by David Kitching on Dragonflies of Cheshire ....

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  • Enjoy: Gardening at the Lift
    Anderton Boat Lift
    13th Mar 2012

    The Anderton Boat Lift invite you to their   ‘Drop In & Dig In’ gardening sessions ....

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