RAT KNOWLEDGE
"... rats were unwittingly introduced into Britain as stowaways aboard the ships of the eighteenth century....the shy, nocturnal rat is undoubtedly our most disliked, as well as
being our most destructive, mammal. It can be found almost everywhere
and is as much at home in the countryside, especially if there are old
buildings nearby, as in the cities. A canal, with its associated
structures and towpath hedgerow makes an ideal environment for the rat..."
BIRMINGHAM CANAL KNOWLEDGE
"Does Birmingham really have more miles of canal than Venice?
The exact numbers depend on where you draw the city boundaries, but the
whole Birmingham Canal Navigations (BCN) system adds up to 100 miles of
canals.
It is one of the most intricate canal networks in the world. The hub of the BCN is the bustling city centre junction at Gas Street Basin.
Here, colourful boats and historic canal architecture sit side-by-side
with vibrant modern restaurants, cafes and bars. The basin is in the
heart of Birmingham’s cosmopolitan nightlife and shopping districts. The
mainlines and city centre canals are busy with boaters, walkers and
cyclists."