Other DVD recordings

DVD - English Narrow Boats Ref: 1554
The Braunston Historic Narrow Boat Rally was filmed over the two days in June 2006. Both the Saturday & Sunday parades were filmed, so most of the boats that took part are included - some leaving the marina, navigating round Braunston Turn or on the canal length between the two.

Also included are 7 songs from 'Dutch Courage' from Enkhuizen, who performed on both days of the event.

Running time: approx 60 mins. PAL all regions.
Price: £13.50

DVD - Waterways Ref: 1282
Presented by John Noakes.

This DVD celebrates the history and heritage of the canal network. A true slice of life on the water with stories from working boaters past and present. Demonstrations and interviews with experts in traditional skills including boat building and painting, horse handling and rope making. Waterways features many famous historical craft still working today.

There is a donation from the sale of every copy that funds IWA canal restoration.

Running time: 65 mins approx. DVD Region 2.
Price: £14.99

DVD - Narrowboating (Shakespeare's Country) Ref: 1437
Relax and enjoy this narrow-boat journey through the heart of Shakespeare's country, visiting the landscape that inspired the great bard, including his birthplace in the picturesque town of Stratford-upon-Avon. But be prepared for some hectic activity as well, with the crew tackling the enormous Tardebigge Flight of thirty locks and one of the longest tunnels in the country at King's Norton.

Running time: 55 mins approx. PAL, Region 0.
Price: £7.00

DVD - Houseboating Ref: 1436
When released on video it was called 'Narrowboating - Waterway Magic'.

This DVD takes time out to explore the joys of narrowboating, discovering a landscape that can only be seen from these unique waterways. Every technical detail is covered, including demonstrations of how to navigate the all important locks, which take the boats from one water level to another.

Based on the beautiful and historic Worcester & Birmingham Canal, with additional travel on the River Severn the views from the boat are stunning, giving everyone a chance to experience a little waterway magic for themselves.

Running time: approx 60 mins. NTSC, all regions.
Price: £7.00

DVD - Narrowboats, Holidaying on the Canals Ref: 1724
Follow the course of a narrowboat holiday from planning through to confident navigation and lock operation. See the sights, walk the towpaths and take a peek into the secret treasures of the canals and rivers of Britain.

Sections include boat hire companies, mooring rules, Kings Norton Tunnel, places of interest and the Upper Avon.

Running time: 60 mins appros. All regions. PAL format.
Price: £5.50

DVD - Narrowboats, Living on the Canal Ref: 1723
Whether you dream of living on a narrowboat or have simply wondered what it would be like to continuously cruise the waterways, this programme has something for everyone, offering an up-close and personal view of a very different way of life.

Sections include space saving designs, finding a mooring, choosing the right boat, day to day life and locking up.

Running time: 60 mins approx. All regions. PAL format.
Price: £5.50

DVD - Narrowboats, Working on the Canals Ref: 1725
Discover what it was really like to work on the waterways of Britain.From the engineers, the men who dug the canals through to the boatmen.

An entire leisure and tourism industry has developed that has ensured the restoration and conservation of the waterways for everyone to enjoy, bringing a whole new meaning to the term 'Working on the Canals'.

Running time: 60 mins approx. All regions. PAL format.
Price: £5.50

DVD - Narrowboats, Life on the Waterways (3 DVDs) Ref: 1726
This is a 3 DVD box set of the previous 3 titles above - Holidaying, Living and Working on the Canals.

Running time: 180 mins approx. All regions. PAL format.
Price: £14.50

DVD - Narrowboats, Narrowboat Tales Ref: 1728
In this programme we meet a wealth of characters and personalities who are united in their love of days spent on the canal.

Sections include - boat owners' stories, boating holiday maker's stories, lock keeper's tales, boating 'disasters', pubs en route, history and strange tales.

Running time: 60 mins. All regions. PAL format.
Price: £5.75

DVD - Narrowboats, A Novice's Guide to Narrowboating Ref: 1727
If setting off at the tiller of a 60ft narrowboat is a little daunting, this programme is just the introduction you need.

Sections include - starting your journey, rules of the road, mooring the boat, how to operate a lock, safety and security, canalside attractions, pets wildlife and fishing etc.

Running time: 55 mins approx. All regions. PAL format.
Price: £5.75

DVD - Narrowboats, A Guide to Buying and Owning a Narrowboat Ref: 1729
This programme will look in detail at the differences between traditional and contemporary narrowboats and examine some of the basics one needs to consider before buying a boat.

Sections include - handling and looking after a narrowboat, boat supplies, why buy a boat, mooring, boat building, security, fuel water and sanitation, space, on the move etc.

Running time: 55 mins approx. All regions. PAL format.
Price: £5.75

DVD - London's Royal River Ref: 1795
In Henry VIII's day, the king had no0 less than 13 royal residences in the capital and 9 of them could be reached by water. That made the Royal Waterman extremely important as they ferried the monarch from Greenwich through to Windsor.

In this programme we travel much of that route visiting the palace in Eltham, the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, the Tower of London and the Royal Hospital in Chelsea.

Running time: 60 mins approx.
Price: £5.50