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In 1952 detailed and general waterway concerns continued to be pursued including those relating to the Grand Union - Leicester Section.
In 1953 problems of getting goods transported on the Grand Union - Leicester Section which had been raised in the previous year continued. The Docks & Inland Waterways Executive producing a list of pathetic excuses as to why goods could not be taken from Leicester to London by canal. Although generally cordial relationships with the Docks & Inland Waterways Executive have been maintained it has become increasingly apparent that their parent organisation, the British Transport Commission, were blocking investment and development of the waterways in favour of rail, but mostly road transport.
The Old Union Canals Society was formed in 1961 as a group concerned with the line between Norton Junction and Leicester.
About 350 boats attended the 1967 IWA National Rally at Leicester which was offically opened by the Lord Mayor Sir Mark Henig.
A Stoppage of several months during occurred during 1979 at Crick Tunnel on the Grand Union - Leicester Section.
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