Pearson's Canal Companion


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This is an essential guide for boaters, walkers, cyclists and armchair travellers to the Oxford, Grand Union and Upper Thames canals.







Narrow Boat


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Take a trip down the waterways of England during their hey-day




The Canal Guide


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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.




Pearson's Canal Companion, Stourport Ring


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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.




Keeping Afloat


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Keeping Afloat is a light-hearted tale of John Liley's exploits on the canals of France. John was working for a boating magazine when he was overcome with a dream of owning and operating a hotel-barge in France. Now, thirty years on, he tells of his often hilarious misadventures in the early days of setting up a business that would keep afloat. Characters such as The Whizzer, Mighty Min and Monsieur Bertrand would be unbelievable if they were not true. Barge enthusiasts and landlubbers alike will laugh with and at John's exploits.




A Towpath Walk in Oxford


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Oxford Canal


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This tourist map of the Oxford Canal features the canal corridor at 1:56,500 showing the towpath and facilities available to the boat user with details of boatyards, boat hire and boat trip operators. The illustrated guide to the canal shows features of interest. Side one has canal coverage from Oxford to Banbury; detailed plans of Oxford and Banbury at 1:12,500 showing streets, shopping areas, canal facilities and places of interest; and a diagrammatic section along the canal and introduction to the canal's history and future prospects. Side two has canal coverage from Banbury to Hawkesbury and from Coventry to Bedworth on the Coventry Canal. The detailed plan of Cropredy at 1:12,500 shows streets, shopping areas, canal facilities and places of interest.