English Canals Explained

Author: Stan Yorke
Publisher: England's Living History S.
ISBN: 9781853068256
Category : Canals
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The English canal network becomes increasingly popular and widely used each year. The main aim of this book is to explain how everything works - from locks and lifts, to tunnels and towpaths. Stan Yorke, a life-long narrow boat enthusiast, explains in an easy-to-understand manner the story of the canals. In this he is ably assisted by his son Trevor's superb drawings and diagrams. The book is divided into three clear sections. The first describes the history of the canals, the second looks at their structures and features, and the third suggests special sites of interest around the country, which can be visited by foot or by boat.

British Canals

Author: Edwin A. Pratt
Publisher: London, J. Murray
ISBN:
Category : Canals
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description

British Canals

Author: Joseph Boughey
Publisher: The History Press
ISBN: 0752487116
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 441

Book Description
The first edition of British Canals was published in 1950 and was much admired as a pioneering work in transport history. Joseph Boughey, with the advice of Charles Hadfield, has previously revised and updated the perennially popular material to reflect more recent changes. For this ninth edition, Joseph Boughey discusses the many new discoveries and advances in the world of canals around Britain, inevitably focussing on the twentieth century to a far greater extent than in any previous edition of this book, while still within the context of Hadfield's original work.

Canals of Britain

Author: Stuart Fisher
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472994914
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1085

Book Description
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.

British Canals

Author: Charles Hadfield
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canals
Languages : en
Pages : 263

Book Description

Britain's Canals

Author: Nick Corble
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445623277
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
An accessible introduction to Britain's Canals and why they are so important today as a leisure pursuit.

The Canals of Britain

Author: Stuart Fisher
Publisher: A&C Black
ISBN: 1472903072
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 1036

Book Description
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 popular with canal enthusiasts and boaters wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. This second edition features new canals and more colour photographs.

Narrowboats Explained

Author: Trevor Yorke
Publisher: Countryside Books (GB)
ISBN: 9781846741463
Category : Canal-boats
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A comprehensive guide to narrowboats, their history and uses, which includes details of types, engines and fittings, decoration, hiring, buying and living on them. The book also has a brief history of the rise, decline and renaissance of English canals. With photographs, diagrams and drawings.

The Canals of Britain

Author: Stuart Fisher
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472940032
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 1242

Book Description
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.

British Canals

Author: Edwin a Pratt
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019473863
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
First published in 1906, British Canals: Is Their Resuscitation Practicable? is an insightful study of the state of Britain's canal system and its potential for revival. Pratt examines the history of canals in Britain, their economic and social impact, and the challenges facing the modern canal system. He argues that the resuscitation of canals is not only possible but necessary for the country's prosperity. This book is a valuable resource for historians, policymakers, and anyone interested in the history of transportation and infrastructure. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.