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