 | Book - Rivers and the British Landscape Ref: 2233
by Sue Owen, Colin Pooley, Andrew Folkard, Chris Park, Gordon Clark and Nigel Watson.This is the first fully integrated analysis of British rivers in their wider historical, geographical and cultural context. It describes the anatomy of rivers, what goes on within them, the crucial economic importance of rivers to human society and examines the pivotal role of rivers in British literature, art, recreation, culture and identity.Hard back. 243 pages. 17.6cms x 25cms approx. Illustrated in both colour and black & white.Originally published at £18.
Price: £8.99
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 | Book - Canals Of Britain Ref: 2030
by Stuart Fisher.This is a comprehensive and absorbing survey of the canal network of the British Isles, and provides a fascinating insight into the linked-up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft.Soft back. 304 pages. 21cms x 29.6cms approx. Illustrated with colour photos and maps.
Price: £25.00
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 | Book - Exploring Britain's Canals Ref: 409
by Paul Atterbury.With an introduction by Timothy West and Prunella Scales this book is full of colour photographs and descriptions of many of the canals of Britain, from the Kennet and Avon to the Caledonian.Hard back, 192 pages, 27.2cms x 24.8cms approx.Normal retail price £17.99
Price: £17.99
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 | Book - Britain's Restored Canals Ref: 1690
by Roger Squires.Originally published in 1978 as Canals Revived, this new book has been considerably extended to bring the story up to date.It looks at the problems facing enthusiasts as the canal network deteriorated with the end of commercial activity. It describes the work undertaken to restore individual canals to a 'fit for purpose' condition. This book is the definitive work on the restoration of Britain's canal network.Soft back. 192 pages. 17.4cms x 24.6cms approx. Illustrated with black & white photos and maps.
Price: £16.99
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 | Book - Britain's Lost Commercial Waterways Ref: 1184
by Michael E. Ware.A comprehensive look at our commercial waterways in their heyday and prior to cargoes giving way to cruising.This book was originally published under the title Britain's Lost Waterways in 1979. This edition brings together the previous two volumes (Inland Navigations and Navigations To The Sea). Michael sets the scene with nearly 300 photographs and extended captions.Soft back. 192 pages. 17.5cms x 24.6cms approx.
Price: £14.99
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 | Book - Inland Waterways of Great Britain (8th Ed) Ref: 2083
by Jane Cumberlidge.This is the eighth edition of a book that was originally published in 1904 as 'Bradshaw's Canals and Navigable Rivers of England and Wales'. Custody of this 'waterways bible' has now passed to Jane Cumberlidge.In this new edition, several reopened canals have returned to the main body of the book. This book covers all the inland navigations in England, Wales and Scotland.Hard back. 418 pages. 21.7cms x 30.3cms approx.
Price: £32.50
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 | Book - Inland Waterways of Ireland Ref: 601
by Jane Cumberlidge.Provides all the essential information on all the rivers and waterways of the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland. She uses the same successful pattern familiar to users of her Inland Waterways of Great Britain to describe each waterway.There are general sections which describe the geography and history, and these are followed by details of locks, bridges, regulations and notes on dimensions. The distance tables are supported by simple two colour mapping and photographs (colour and black & white).Soft back. 134 pages. 21cms x 29.7cms approx.
Price: £27.50
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 | Book - London's Canals Ref: 907
by 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.Soft back. 56 pages. 14.9cms x 21cms approx. Illustrated with maps and colour photos.
Price: £5.99
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 | Book - London's Waterways Ref: 2213
by Derek Pratt.London boasts not only one of the most famous and awe-inspiring rivers of the world, but is also home to beautiful canals such as the Grand Union and Regent's. These are all featured but it also delves deeper to the lesser known and completely hidden waterways.Hard back. 160 pages. 26cms x 25.6cms approx. Colour photos.
Price: £19.99
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 | Book - Seven Canals of Derbyshire Ref: 815
by Edward Garner.This is a general introduction to the story of the Derbyshire canals, namely the Trent & Mersey, Chesterfield, Erewash, Cromford, Derby, Nutbrook and Peak Forest Canals. Illustrated with black & white photos and drawings, plus a colour section of some of the canals today.Soft back. 160 pages. 17.3cms x 24.5cms approx.
Price: £16.95
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 | Book - The Warwick Canals Ref: 1146
by Alan Faulkner.The group of canals focusing on Warwick has always provided a vital link in the important chain of waterways between the Midlands and London, despite being overshadowed by its better known neighbours.In this fascinating and detailed account Alan seeks to redress the balance. He traces the formation of the two main companies and follows their prosperous years, until railway competition and a new canal project brought the ignomy of receivership.Soft back. 80 pages. 17.2cms x 23cms. Illustrated with black & white photos and drawings.
Price: £7.99
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