Photographs of Galgate, a village on the Lancaster Canal in Lancashire
Galgate Silk Mill, Galgate, Lancashire.
The Silk Mill was built for John Armstrong in 1852.
Galgate Silk Mill, Galgate, Lancashire.
The Silk Mill was built for John Armstrong in 1852.
Galgate Marina and Galgate Bridge no. 86, Galgate, Lancashire.
A swan swims towards bridge 86 on the Lancaster Canal.
Junction Bridge and Lock number 1, Galgate, Lancashire.
Bridge Number 1 and Lock 1 on the Glasson Branch of the Lancaster Canal. The Glasson branch was opened in 1826 to provide the Lancaster Canal with its only link to the sea. This 4.8km (3 mile) stretch of canal to Glasson Basin has six locks. A final set of locks leads into the dock to gain access to the Lune Estuary and Irish Sea.