Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal

The first plans for a canal between Hereford and Gloucester were made by Robert Whitworth, one of James Brindley's pupils, in 1777. The route was part of a grander plan to Stourport-on-Severn and Leominster as well. Twelve years later, Richard Hall submitted plans for a canal via Ledbury. | repeal_date = | amendments = | repealing_legislation = | related_legislation = | status = Amended | original_text = https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=1ITe3ogChoIC&pg=PA423 | collapsed = yes }} In March 1790, the promoters decided to submit the plans to Parliament. Josiah Clowes, an engineer who had previous experience of working on the Chester Canal and who had worked with Whitworth on the Thames and…

The Wharf House at Over Basin is a restored lock cottage that, until 2019, served as a visitor centre and restaurant. From its inception in 2005 until 2019, the Wharf House was operated by the Herefordshire & Gloucestershire Canal Trust, with profits donated to the H&G Canal Trust Charity. In 2019, management of the Wharf House was transferred to a private firm, and the restaurant was renamed The Lock Keepers.