Alongside the branch canal was built the co-operative society bakery.

Burslem Co-operative Society, Model Bakery, Newport, 1910
The structure on the left hand three story building is a lift for unloading the barges. The remains of a similar lift can be found along the Trent and Mersey in Middleport at the Anderton boat repair company

The old co-op bakery building alongside the bed of the old canal 

photos: Jan 2001