National Trust UK Electric Canal Boat. Brief History, Wey Navigation, Surrey, UK. Dapdune Wharf.

On board the electric canal boat Dapdune Belle. Part 1 of 2. The river Wey was one of the first rivers in Britain to be made navigable being opened to canal boat traffic in 1653. This first 15-mile section of waterway linked Guildford to Weybridge on the River Thames thus giving access to markets for produce in London. In 1764 the opening of the Godalming Navigation gave access to an additional 4 miles upriver. The superb National Trust UK centre at Dapdune Wharf in Guildford gives the history and expresses the lives of the people that lived in this world of the “Navigations”.
This first short video, that can give only a brief history of the navigations, was recorded on board the Dapdune Belle, an Electric canal boat kindly donated to the National Trust by Panasonic batteries.
Visitors can enter where the huge Wey barges were built and go aboard 'Reliance', one of the three surviving barges.
WooWoomad has also produced another video • National Trust UK. Ele... that shows the other direction from Dapdune Wharf as part 2 of 2. A lot quieter trip and more countryside to see.
An extremely interesting day out that was aided by meeting so many kind, enthusiastic and obviously dedicated members of the National Trust. Thank you all very much ! ! !
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[@COMEINTOMYWORLD]

Great video. Very interesting. Many thanks. x

[@WooWooMad]

Dear @COMEINTOMYWORLD, Many thanks for the kind comment. When I visit a place and decide to produce a video I try to reflect the pace and experience of the day. Do have a look at the other video that is the same river but in the other direction, very calm! It's the same with my other videos, all very different, but I try to reflect the moment. Very best wishes, WooWooMad.

[@MsWatchdog]

Love this... and am loving the history as well as the views on this boat.. keep them coming please

[@WooWooMad]

Dear Naz Khan, Thank you for your kind comment. This canal has a wealth of history and is so interesting to study. The trip and the views are great and the folk at the National Trust centre are very informed and eager to make your visit interesting. If you can get there it is a very pleasant day out. Very best wishes to you and thank you for commenting on WooWooMad.