Cruising on the Trent and Mersey Canal
Author : British Waterways
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 30,24 MB
Release : 1961*
Category : Coventry Canal (England)
ISBN :
Author : British Waterways
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 30,24 MB
Release : 1961*
Category : Coventry Canal (England)
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 11,33 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Caldon Canal (England)
ISBN : 9780950689753
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 12,27 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Caldon Canal (England)
ISBN : 9780950689760
Author : John Lower
Publisher : Richlow Books
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 31,53 MB
Release : 2007-08
Category : Canal-boats
ISBN : 0955260930
Based on the his 25 years experience, John Lower provides advice on navigating the River Trent in a narrowboat.
Author : British Waterways Board
Publisher :
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 48,71 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Canals
ISBN :
Author : Ray Shill
Publisher : The Crowood Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 29,89 MB
Release : 2021-05-24
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1785008579
The Trent and Mersey Canal first came into use in 1777. A vital transport link for the industries of the midlands - indeed Josiah Wedgewood of the pottery was an early supporter - it carried coal, ironstone, limestone merchandise, pottery and salt. Despite the arrival of the railways and subsequently motorways, the carriage of freight continued up until 1970. After inevitable decline, various restoration programmes have been undertaken and the waterway is now popular with boaters. A working waterway for 250 years, the need to adapt to changing transport needs has been a constant factor in this canal's history. With over 100 archive and present-day photographs, maps and plans, the book describes the need for the canal and the key personnel who were involved in its inception. Engineering and constructions of the canal and its branches are looked at in detail along with further improvements to the canal and how these boosted trade. A century of ownership by railway companies, subsequent nationalisation and later decline is discussed. The book also looks at the people who lived and worked on the canal. Finally, restoration, rejuvenation and the future of the canal is covered.
Author : Waterways World, Limited
Publisher :
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 50,28 MB
Release : 1998-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781870002653
Author : British Transport Commission. British Transport Waterways Division
Publisher :
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 36,74 MB
Release : 1961
Category :
ISBN :
Author : Hugh McKnight
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 42,97 MB
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1472903234
Cruising French Waterways has rapidly become the leading descriptive guide to the astonishingly varied network of rivers and canals that penetrate almost every region of France. Winner of the Thomas Cook Guide Book Award, it is full of fascinating information on the history and commercial activities of each area, as well as the historical sites, chateaux and scenic attractions of the many villages and towns which await discovery by water. Practical details include the maps and guides available for each area, maximum craft dimensions, bankside facilities, moorings, repair yards, shops, restaurants, fuel and water sources, waterways museums and wine regions. Beautifully illustrated, the fourth edition covers all recently restored waterways and explains newly introduced requirements for licenses and personal qualifications. 'So comprehensive, it is now the standard work on the waterways of France' Waterways 'Handsome... beautifully illustrated' Sunday Telegraph
Author : British Transport Commission. British Transport Waterways Division
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 14,66 MB
Release : 1960
Category :
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