James Conway Walter

Name: A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time — Chapter 9
Author: James Conway Walter

A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

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“A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time — Chapter 9”, published in 1908, is a work by James Conway Walter. It explores elements such as Horncastle, canal and traffic.

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ The latter half of the 18th century was remarkable for great achievements as regards internal waterways, notably in the Bridgewater Canal, and the Grand Junction Canal of London; and to this period, as we have seen, the Horncastle Canal belongs.
In this twentieth century, again, notwithstanding the great railway facilities, there is a wide-spread movement in favour of extended water traffic, headed by the very successful Suez Canal ”

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ It is now being more and more recognised that, on the establishment of railways, everyone jumped too hastily to the conclusion that the days of canals were over; whereas, in truth, there is still a large field, probably an increasing field, for the cheaper traffic in heavy goods, which canals can provide for. The Belgian town of Bruges, though situated several miles inland, is now to be converted into a port by the government of that country, through the creation of a canal, which is expected to increase the prosperity of that city. ”

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ Even the gig, to carry two, of the better bucolic class, has now become obsolete, as the train pours out, at the station, its living stream of market folk, male and female, within a few minutes of leaving their own doors several miles away. ”

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ At an early hour the town was crowded with visitors and shops were closed. At 7 a.m. 2,500 lbs. of beef were distributed among the poorer people. Peals of bells were rung, the Horncastle and Spilsby bands added their music of popular airs. ”

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ In our present iron ways, we might well suppose that we have attained the highest evolutionary stage in expeditious traffic; but who, indeed, shall venture to gainsay, that as a sequel to our wireless telegraphy, we may one day eschew the mundane altogether, and become a race of aeronauts.
The Great Northern loop line, connecting Boston and Lincoln with Peterborough and Grantham, and so with the further north and south, was opened in October, 1848. ”

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ Berlin is said to owe its prosperity largely to its well-organized system, connecting the rivers Oder, Elbe, Spree, &c., which have an annual traffic of some million and half tons. Our own Manchester Ship Canal is another instance ”

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ Opened under such favourable auspices, and supplying a felt need, the railway has continued to be a success; improvements have been made, from time to time, in the stations at Horncastle and Woodhall Spa. The line continues to be a single one, but it is sufficient for the local requirements, and the shares, as before mentioned, at the present time (1907) find a ready sale at an advance of about 50 per cent. ”

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ The shares quickly rose considerably in value; a great number of barges came to the town, and it was no uncommon occurrence to see the whole distance from the South bridge to the Bow bridge packed closely with heavily laden vessels, carrying coals, grain, or other merchandise. In 1836 it was computed that about 30,000 quarters of wheat, and 3,000 packs of wool, passed through the canal annually; and in 1850 the profits of the traffic amounted to about £2,000 a year. ”

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James Conway Walter, A History of Horncastle from the Earliest Period to the Present Time… (1908)

“ When about two-thirds of the work was completed this capital was exhausted; and in the year 1800 a second Act of Parliament was obtained, which authorised the raising of a supplementary sum of £20,000 in shares of £50; additional members being enrolled, and mortgages raised on the tolls. ”

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