canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early "civil engineers".

December 5th

　　Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London's ice trade grew.

February 6th

　　An Update on the Cotsword Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play.

March 6th

　　Eyots and Aits -Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames has many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest.

　　Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book

　　More info: www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson

　　London Canal Museum

　　12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT

　　www.canalmuseum.org.ukwww.canalmuseum.mobi

　　 Tel:020 77130836

21.When is the talk on James Brindley?

A. February 6th. B. March 6th. C. November 7th. D. December 5th.

22. What is the topic of the talk in February?

　　A. The Canal Pioneers. B. Ice for the Metropolis

　　C. Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands D. An Update on the Cotsword Canals

23. Who will give the talk on the islands in the Thames？

　　A. Miranda Vickers B. Malcolm Tucker C. Chris Lewis D. Liz Payne

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