Download or read book The Canal Guide written by Stuart Fisher and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-12 with total page 673 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This attractive guidebook shows off just how rich our waterways heritage is. Picking out Britain's 50 most beautiful and interesting canals, Stuart Fisher gives a lively background to the history, wildlife, pubs and nearby attractions of each waterway. Each of the 50 chapters also features a map, colour photographs and a handy info box. Through the beautiful cities of London, Bath and Oxford, traversing stunning countryside and national parks, and exploring some of the best Victorian engineering and industry, this book is an inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable read, as well as a perfect resource for anyone thinking about a day out or holiday along Britain's wonderful canals.
Download or read book Pearson s Canal Companion written by Michael Pearson and published by . This book was released on 2013-07-26 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an essential guide for boaters, walkers, cyclists and armchair travellers to the Oxford, Grand Union and Upper Thames canals.
Download or read book The Canals of Britain written by Stuart Fisher and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canals of Britain is a comprehensive and absorbing survey of the entire canal network of the British Isles - the first of its kind. It 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. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife. Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, taking smaller boats to points beyond which others usually turn back, there is information on little-known parts of the system, offering a new insight into this country's unique, surprising and beautiful canal network. Attractive, inspiring and foremost a practical guide, this has proved very popular with canal enthusiasts and boaters wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. This third edition has been revised to reflect the ever-changing landscape of Britain's canals, and includes many new colour photographs to help bring it to life.
Download or read book Historical Account of the Navigable Rivers Canals and Railways Throughout Great Britain written by Joseph Priestley and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 820 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Account of the Navigable Rivers Canals and Railways of Great Britain Derived from Original and Parliamentary Documents in the Possession of J Priestley written by Joseph Priestley and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Account of the Navigable Rivers Canals and Railways of Great Britain written by Joseph Priestley and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-08-21 with total page 739 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A standard reference work in its day, this 1831 account provides alphabetical entries relating to British waterways and railways.
Download or read book The South Oxford Canal written by Nick Corble and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wending its way from Fenny Compton to Oxford, the southern part of the Oxford Canal passes through some of England's prettiest landscapes and picture-postcard villages. This towpath guide is not just for those taking a holiday along this beautiful stretch of water but also for those interested in the area and what it has to offer. Covering an area some mile or two either side of the canal, it is an invaluable resource for the canal boater, day tripper, angler, walker and interested local and covers the area from Fenny Compton to Oxford, a stretch of about forty miles. The South Oxford Canal is the first in a series of Towpath Guides from The History Press.
Download or read book Historical Account of the Navigable Rivers Canals and Railways of Great Britain written by Joseph Priestley and published by . This book was released on 1831 with total page 750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Grand Union Oxford the South East No 1 Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides written by Collins Maps and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optimised for colour tablets. This ebook is not suitable for reading on black and white eink devices. Guide covering the canals and waterways between Birmingham and the River Medway.
Download or read book Narrow Boat written by L. T. C. Rolt and published by History Press. This book was released on 2014-08-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a trip down the waterways of England during their hey-day
Download or read book Britain s Canals written by Nick Corble and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2010-10-15 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible introduction to Britain's Canals and why they are so important today as a leisure pursuit.
Download or read book Canals of Britain written by Stuart Fisher and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-01-19 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canals of Britain is the most comprehensive and absorbing survey of Britain's canal network ever published. It 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. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife. Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. Each canal is intricately mapped. For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, the book goes to points beyond which others usually turn back, with information on little-known parts of the system, offering a new insight into this country's unique, surprising and beautiful canal network. Attractive, inspiring and also a practical guide, The Canals of Britain has proved very popular with walkers, cyclists, narrowboaters, canoeists, kayakers and others wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the ever-changing landscape of Britain's canals, and includes many new colour photographs to help bring them to life.
Download or read book Secret Journeys of a Lifetime written by National Geographic and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Secret Journeys of a Lifetime" presents 500 off-the-beaten-path travel destinations around the world that are notable for their vistas, wildlife, and historical and cultural significance.
Download or read book S to Z written by Samuel Lewis and published by . This book was released on 1840 with total page 730 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Living the Dream written by Trevor Pavitt and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-09-13 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lively account of the ups and downs of living and cruising on a narrowboat on the canals of England and Wales. More than 50 illustrations.
Download or read book Pearson s Canal Companion Stourport Ring written by Michael Pearson and published by . This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Canal Companions have been chugging along the 'cut' for 30 years; conveying facts and figures; insights and entertainment, wit and wisdom. This companion is the 8th edition of the popular Stourport Ring and Black Country Ring cruising circuits, but additionally features the Dudley & Stourbridge canals.
Download or read book The Parliamentary Gazetteer of England and Wales written by and published by . This book was released on 1851 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
