The Anderton Boat Lift in Cheshire, UK (near where I live!) was built in 1875 as a way of lifting boats from one canal to another, using hydraulics. It is still in
Esther McVey MP welcomes news that Anderton Boat Lift has secured National Heritage Lottery fund grant | Esther McVey
Anderton Boat Lift – Welcome to the Beautiful North
Anderton Boat Lift awarded £574k for urgent repairs - BBC News
Anderton Boat Lift Adventure Playground | Flights of Fantasy