- 1. The Grantham Canal runs from Grantham to which city?
A) Manchester
B) Birmingham
C) London
D) Nottingham
- 2. How long is the Grantham Canal in miles?
A) 20
B) 33
C) 50
D) 45
- 3. What was the primary cargo transported on the Grantham Canal?
A) Cotton
B) Coal
C) Wheat
D) Tea
- 4. In what year did commercial traffic on the Grantham Canal cease?
A) 1965
B) 1945
C) 1955
D) 1936
- 5. In what county is the Grantham Canal located?
A) Derbyshire
B) Nottinghamshire
C) Lincolnshire
D) Yorkshire
- 6. 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
- 7. What type of boats were the primary vessels on the Grantham Canal during its commercial heyday?
A) Narrowboats
B) Fishing Boats
C) Sailing Ships
D) Steam Boats
- 8. Which nearby river was crucial for enabling trade along the Grantham Canal?
A) River Welland
B) River Soar
C) River Nene
D) River Witham
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