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 | Waterways - past and present - Derek Pratt
A unique portrait of Britain's Waterways heritageIs a photgraphic record of Britain's magnificant and varied waterways heritage. Through the superb photgraphhy of Derek Pratt, this book looks at 40 transitional years when Britain;s inland waterways changed from being a thriving commercial transport system to the varied and beautiful pleasure cruising network it is today. On many pages superb atmospheric black and white photos from 30 and 40 years ago, are juxtaposed with vibrant colour photos showing the waterways today. Hardback 160 pages colour and black white photos thoughout
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The Inland Waterways of Great Britain. Jane Cumberlidge
Detailed reference book and gazeteer of all inland navigations including those under restoration, showing maps plus all information, distances, dimensions of every navigable waterway ever built in the UK, however minor. Historical notes and cruising information. An important and useful book, an excellent present for the enthusiastic boater. A large hardback book with fine colour illustrations. Includes Imrays full system map.12" x 8.5" hardback 302 pages. See inside pages.
Price: £29.50
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 | The Wonder of the Waterways - A canal celebration
This book attempts to introduce a taste of the canal network to newcomers, and to remind old hands of its inherent pleasures.Produced by the publishers of the Pearson's Canal Companion series. Paperback size A4 Full colour and text.
Price: £4.99
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A Short History of the Narrow Boat. Tom Chaplin
Tom was introduced to canals and narrowboats by his father at a very early age and during the late 50's and 60's cruised the majority of the waterways network. This book was written from personal observation, conversations with canal folk and information gleaned during various trips crewing for working boatmen.8.5" x 6" softback 46 pages.
Price: £3.99
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 | Britain's Lost Waterways. Michael Ware
Period photographs not seen elsewhere, of scenes from waterways long gone, though some have recently come back! A fascinating book showing the cansl, the men and women, the work they did and of course the boats! Every page is full of interest.8" x 10" 189 pages hardback. See inside pages.
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Britain's Waterways - a unique insight. Brian Roberts
A comprehensive 100 page directory of today's waterways system containing historic information and descriptions of features of interest for over 50 rivers and canals. There are colourful regional maps and 1" to 12 miles scale individual waterways maps, with larger scale maps for areas of special interest showing how to get there by road or on foot as well as by boat, and even detailed local exploration walks in each area. Beautifully presented with colour and historic photos and with special pages on the history of the waterways and modern canal restoration, this is a very attractive and useful book for anyone who likes the waterways and wants to explore them, either physically or from their armchair!Softback ringbound 128 pages 9" x 10" See inside pages.
Price: £12.95
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 | Canals and Waterways. Francis Frith
Waterways photographs from Britain’s most famous topographical photography collection, many printed as historic postcards, from the earliest days of photography. Canals, Rivers and Broads 1860-1960. A fascinating historical record of mainly rural waterways and the activities on them.7.5" x 10" 119 pages hardback. See inside pages
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Canals of England. Evans/Reichfeld
Gorgeous colour photographs of canal landscapes and details, many in large format. A delightful collection that does not tire, at a very reasonable price!10" x 7" softback. See inside pages.
Price: £8.95
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 | Canals and Waterways. Michael E. Ware
Many of Britain's navigable waterways now carry more traffic than they did in the supposed heyday of canals. This book traces the history of the artificial waterways from Roman days through to the decline of commercial traffic in the 1950's. It covers the building of canals, the structures that make them work, their maintenance and the boats that travelled on them. The last chapter shows the canals in decline, giving some of the reasons for the closure of many waterways, and describing why pleasure boating has now taken over.
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Britain's Lost Commercial Waterways. Michael E. Ware
A comprehensive look at our commecial waterways in their heyday and prior to cargoes giving way to crusing.Michael Ware sets the scene with nearly 300 photographs and extended captions. first publsihed 2005 softback
Price: £14.99
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 | Hadfield's British Canals. Charles Hadfield / Joseph Boughey
A Hadfield classic, brought up to date by Joseph Boughey. Describes how the canals emerged from the energy, enterprise ansd engineering achievement that characterised the 18th century, thrived in the 'Canal Age' and subsequently dwindled - also their transformation and revival in modern times.6" x 9" softback 343 pages.
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Pictorial History of Canals. Gladwin
As the name suggests, this is a pictorial record of all aspects of the canal system as it developed over the years, with many unusual and fascinating photographs. Good value. 10" x 8" Hardback 142 pages
Price: £12.00
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 | Precious Cargo. Robin Smithett
Thinking of a hotel boat holiday? This book is all about hotel boats - how it all started, modern developments, the boats, operators, routes and descriptions, how the holidays work, etc. Lots of fascinating photographs, historic and modern.7.5" x 10.5" hardback 107 pages.
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Race Against Time. David Bolton
The dramatic story of this country’s most successful 20 year environmental campaign to save our canal heritage, and how it was almost lost - involving such famous names as Peter Scott, John Betjamen, Lord Lucan and, of course, Robert Aickman. Includes 17 Black & White photographs. The story every canal enthusiast should know!Softback 8" x 5" 264 pages.
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 | The Anatomy of Canals - The Early Years. Anthony Burton & Derek Pratt
Anthony Burton considers the start of the "explosion" of canal building in the 18th century and tells the story of the creation of the early routes in great detail and at a very human level. Copiously illustrated with fine photographs by Derek Pratt, this is a well researched and very readable historic book. Softback 160 pages 7" x 10" See inside pages.
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The Anatomy of Canals - The Mania Years. Anthony Burton & Derek Pratt
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| Anthony Burton continues the story, to include the waterways built in the main canal building period. Softback 160 pages 7" x 10"
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The Anatomy of Canals Decline & Renewal - Anthony Burton & Derek Pratt
The final volume in the Anatomy of Canals series brings the story right up to date. It looks at what has been achieved and how the new compares with the old. Cities such as Birmingham, which formerly seemed to regard canals as supermarket trolley parks, have now been won over and have made the old canals part of a lively rejuvenation programme.Softback 160 pages 7" x 10"
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 | The Anderton Boat Lift. David Carden
This is the definitive work on this subject. covering all aspects of the lift from its conception in 1875, the major alterations in 1908, the 1983 closure and the recent restoration. Full technical details are covered, supported by numerous excellent photographs, documents and drawings. An important and impressive book which will be eagerly devoured by someone with a technical interest - the perfect gift for him (or her!) 11" x 9" Hardback 180 pages See inside pages
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The Canals of Britain. David Gladwin
A fine large book dealing with the whole fascinating story of the canals, from specification, costing and design, through building and architecture, to boats, crews, carrying goods, maintenance, and post war decline - finally restoration and leisure use. Lots of photographs, drawings, old documents etc - many unusual (such as the Dunlop "water buses" of 1924).Hardback 174 pages 12" x 9" See inside pages
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 | Colour of the Cut. Edward Paget-Tomlinson
Illustrated with paintings by one of the leading canal historians, and over 140 colour and black and white photographs of the boats and crews at work.An accurate record of the traditional paintwork and colour of the working boats of Britain's rivers and canals Hard back 176 pages
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The Landscape Trilogy. LTC Rolt
Here it is, all three of Rolt’s "Landscape" books in one volume (Machines, Canals and Figures), covering all of his fascinating experiences with the countryside and agriculture, his industrial apprenticeship, the first diesel lorry, narrowgauge railways, vintage cars and, of course, canals! All in his inimitable style. A treat for any Rolt Admirer.softback 246 pages including 26 black and white plates
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 | James Brindley. Harold Bode
It was the development of the steam engine in the eighteenth century that powered the first Industrial /revolution and made Britain the workshop of the world.James Brindley successfully constructed steam engines. The turning point came when he joined the Duke of Bridgewater and John Gilbert in constructing the Worsley Canal to Manchester, Britain's first arterial canal. Its success led to the construction of 4000 miles of inland waterways, largely by James Brindley, assistants trained by him and their successors, so that every town of size was on or near to a canal. James Brindley well deserves the title of 'Father of British Waterways.'
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James Brindley the First Canal Builder. Nick Corbie
"James Brindley The first canal Builder" retells Brindley's story, the legacy he left behind and why it is still relevant today.First published 2005 soft back
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 | Tom Rolt and the Cressey Years. Ian Mackernsey
Ian Mackersey spent some time researching the life of Tom Rolt and the result is a fascinating book about Rolt and his love affair with the canals, his achievement in awakening the nation's conciousness to its canal heritage, and his part in the early days of the IWA. A must for all canal lovers and Rolt fans. Includes 34 accompanying period photos.Softback 106 pages size 6.5" X 8.5"
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Waterways. Images of an Industrial Age. Nick Billingham
Archive photographs of canal subjects, boats, crews, horses, cargoes, features etc. specialising on the industrial interest and the life of the working boats. Another book full of fascinating images and a window into real canal history.Hardback 7" x 10" 128 pages.
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 | The Grand Western Canal - Helen Harris
The enterprise that became known as the Grand Western Canal was conceived as part of the English 'canal mania' that reached fever pitch in the late eighteenth century. Truly grand in its original conception -a great waterwork that was to link Devon with the national canal network- the project foundered when railways became the principal means of transport.Helen Harris is an authority on the history of canals in the westcountry. The Grand Western Canal has long been recognised as the standard work on the history of the canal. Softback 222 pages with many black and white photgraphs.
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London's Canals. Derek Pratt
This book is for people who want to discover the canals of London on foot or by boat.Most people's awareness of London's canals is restricted to Camden Lock and the stretch through the Zoo in Regent's Park, but there are about 60 miles of waterways in London waiting to be explored by visitors who want to look further than the obvious tourist attractions.
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 | Waterways in the Making. Edward Paget-Tomlinson
Extensively illustrated book showing how canals were built and how they are now maintained, stretching from the earliest canals right up to date. Clear descriptions with much historical insight and nicely illustrated with lots of the detailed sketches that the author is famous for.8" x 8.5" softback 120 pages. See inside pages.
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Illustrated History Canal & River Navigations, Edward Paget-Tomlinson
Illustrated History of Canals contains chapters on:-Some events in Waterway History Waterways engineering, Facilities and Features Canal and River Navigations Boatbuilding Canal and Rivercraft Carrying, Carriers and Crew Appendix and Glossary Bibliography and Maps Fully illustrated with pictures and line drawings A4 size softback 384 pages
Price: £24.99
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 | Britain's Canal & River Craft. Edward Paget-Tomlinson
This comprehensive survey describes and illustrates all the major types of former Inland Waterways craft as well as many of the lesser-known varieties.This second edition includes a substantial number of new photographs. published 2005 hardback
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Canals & Waterways - The Francis Frith Collection
Canal and Waterways with classic photographs from the Francis Frith Collection.Many photographs date from the early 1900. Hard back 122 pages
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 | Waterways at Work. Thomas Pellow
A companion volume to Waterways in the Making, with the same charming illustrations. Chapters include cargo carrying, boat building, horse boating, steam and diesel, and life on the cut. A good descriptive book about how the canals worked in their heyday.Softback 84 pages size 8.5" X 8"
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Charles Hadfield, Canal Man and More. Joseph Boughey
The biography of the famous canal historian and writer, covering his early years and how he discovered and became interested in canals, his writing career and David and Charles Publishing, and of course the formation of the IWA with Robert Aickman, Tom Rolt etc and all the arguments and politics etc of those turbulent year. A fascinating story of one of the "prime movers" of the waterways renaissance", with period black and white illustrations.6" x 9" Hardback 223 pages. See inside pages.
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 | The Thames - Paul Atterbury and Anthony Haines
This softback book takes the reader from the rising of the Thames in the Cotswolds to the mighty river as it tumbles into the North Sea.Using both picture and words you travel and discover the beauty of the river and the towns and villages that it passes only it's route. 160 pages of full colour pictures and text Was £9.99
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Forgotten Thames - Brian Eade
Britain in Old PhotographsThe riveer Thames is constantly changing, from cool, calm waters in the summer to raging torrents in the winter. Each change has gradually shaped the Thames into the river we see today. Brian Eade's "Forgotten Thames" illustrates the changing face of Britains favourite river, delighting visitors and historians alike. Softback 125 pages fully illustrated with black and white photographs.
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