Show most Remar kabin caarl the moat most remarkable canal in the world is the one between worsley and st helens in the north of england it la Is sixteen miles long and under ground from end to end in lancashire the coal mines are very extensive halt the country being undermined many years ago the managers of the duke of bridgewater s estates thought they could save money by transporting the coal underground instead ot of on the sur bur face therefore the canal was construct ed and the mines connected and drain ed at the same time ordinary canal boats are used the power being fur dished by men the tunnel alph over the canal Is provided with cross pieces and the men who do the work of pro lie on their backs on the loads of coal and push with their feet against the coobs bars of the root roof |