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History In 1765 the Duke promoted his fourth Bill for a Branch Canal from Sale to Stockport, following the valley of the Mersey and although this was enacted the following year, the work was not effected and the Act lapsed. Financial problems and other Canals in the course of development evidently had a bearing on this. Next - From Worsley to Leigh>>
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1759 - 1803 1759 - Early Days 1759-1761 - The process begins 1761-1776 - The next phase 1765 - Financial strain 1765 - From Sale to Stockport 1795 - From Worsley to Leigh
1803 - Death of the Duke 1825-1845 - Competition and Conflict 1872 - Change and Consolidation 1885 - Manchester Ship Canal Company acquires the canal and Barton Swing Bridge Built 1920's - present day 1971 - Bridgewater Canal Trust formed
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