Anderton Collection

Discover the fascinating connection between football legend Tommos Anderton and the historic Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire, England

Anderton Boat Lift
The Anderton Boat Lift, near Northwich, Cheshire, England, which transfers the canal narrow boats from the River Weaver to the Trent and Mersey Canal and vice-versa. Date: June 1963

Anderton Collection: Chelsea Football Club - 1959-1960 season

Chelsea Football Club - 1959-1960 season. Left to right: (Back row) S. Anderton, R. Whittaker, R. Matthews, J. Mortimore, C. Livesey, J. Compton; (front row) James Peter ( Jimmy ) Greaves (1940-), P

Chorley PR6 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Chorley PR6 9

Anderton Collection: Cheshire West and Chester CW9 6 Map

Cheshire West and Chester CW9 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cheshire West and Chester CW9 6

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Discover the fascinating connection between football legend Tommos Anderton and the historic Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire, England. Anderton, a former professional footballer for Chelsea FC during the 1959-1960 season, hailed from the charming town in Cheshire (PR6 9 Map). Known for his impressive goalscoring abilities, Anderton's legacy extends beyond the football pitch, as he is also linked to a remarkable engineering feat – the Anderton Boat Lift (CW9 6 Map). This unique structure, located near his hometown, lifts boats 15 meters (50 feet) between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal, making it an engineering marvel and a must-visit destination for history and boat enthusiasts alike.