Author Archives: Neil

About Neil

The Canal Shop Company was set up in November 1999, and continues to grow. It now has one of the largest selections of inland waterways items. There is also an increasing range of campervan related items and a waterways website directory.

NarrowBoat magazine Winter 2011

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Neil

NarrowBoat Winter 2011 The latest quarterly magazine from the publishers of Waterways World, unfortunately there has been an increase in the price by over £1. Cover articles – Manchester ship canal, Ellesmere Yard, Suttons stop, British Waterways south eastern fleet, … Continue reading →

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Death on the Waterways

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Neil

by Allan Scott-Davies. This book delves into the darkest criminal cases to occur or be associated with the canals and inland waterways of Britain, including many high-profile murders and assaults. Among the cases featured are the notorious Victorian baby farmers … Continue reading →

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Queen of Waters

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Neil

by Kirsten Elliott. The Kennet & Avon Canal was the wonder of its age, a broad waterway built across southern England as a trade route between the country’s two biggest ports – London and Bristol. 30 years after it was … Continue reading →

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The Glamorganshire & Aberdare Canals

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Neil

by Ivor Jones. The Glamorganshire Canal ran 25 miles from Merthyr Tydfil to Cardiff, while the shorter Aberdare Canal ran from Aberdare to Abercynon where it joined the former. Now much buried by the A470 trunk road, these lost canals … Continue reading →

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The Canal Boat Buyer’s Guide

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Neil

From the publishers of ‘Canal Boat’ magazine and covering all aspects of buying a boat, with chapters on types of boat, buying new and second hand, the shell and hull, sailaways, planning the layout, engines, electrics, plumbing, shared ownership, moorings, … Continue reading →

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New Pearsons Four Counties Ring Guide

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Neil

The 9th edition of this guide from Pearsons. There has been a slight change to the area covered in this edition, the River Weaver is now in, but the Erewash and everything east of Sawley is now out. This part … Continue reading →

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River Nene DVD

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Neil

A Journey Down the River Nene. From its source near Daventry to its meeting with the Wash, the River Nene is full of surprises. Watch the Nene grow from a meandering country stream to a broad Fenland river, and explore … Continue reading →

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The Wash Crossing Plaque

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Neil

As announced in last month’s Waterways World magazine, this plaque is now available. Demand for this plaque has exceeded the amount supplied, but more will be arriving soon. My apologies for any delays but plaques will be dispatched as soon as … Continue reading →

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Grand Western Canal Plaque

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Neil

The latest plaque to appear is for the Grand Western Canal in Devon, opened in 1814. These plaque measure approx 9 x 6.5 cms. Price £6.25p and can be ordered here.

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Jess Carter and the Bolinder

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Neil

Jess Carter and the Bolinder by Geoffrey Lewis. This second canal story for younger readers picks up the tale of young Jess Carter where the first book left off. We go with Jess and Luke south to Uxbridge, where their … Continue reading →

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