Four Counties and the Welsh Canals


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"Popular guide covering the canals and waterways in Wales and to the south of Liverpool. Colour Ordnance Survey" -- Publisher description.




Birmingham and the Heart of England


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This guide covers the canals and waterways around Birmingham and central England. Colour Ordnance Survey maps clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. Also featured are navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns and villages, pubs and restaurants alongside the waterways.







Barging Round Britain


Book Description

Barging Round Britain by David Bartley is a beautifully-illustrated guide to a unique and fascinating part of our history: the canal network. Explore the people and places that have forged this national treasure, from the birth of the Industrial Revolution to the leisure explosion on our waterways today. Fully-illustrated with maps and photographs, the book will trace canal routes across the UK, from the Georgian grandeur of Bath to the dramatic splendour of the Scottish Highlands. This is the official tie-in to the ITV series, coming to prime-time TV in January 2015. David Bartley's Barging Round Britain includes a foreword and chapter introductions by the presenter of the TV series, John Sergeant.




Sheffield


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Grand Union, Oxford and the South East


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The number 1 guide for all users of Britain's inland waterways. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways between London and Birmingham.Waterways covered in this guide - Chelmer & Blackwater Navigation, Grand Union Canal, Lee & Stort Navigations, River Medway, Oxford Canal, River Thames.Guide includes;- Detailed Ordnance Survey(R) maps- Descriptive text describing the canals- Comprehensive navigational notesPublished for over 40 years, the bestselling Collins Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain's canals and rivers. They are designed for anyone and everyone with an interest in Britain's inland waterways - from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors. This practical A5 guide features 'lie flat' spiral binding and 'book mark' back cover flap for ease of reference.Comprehensive navigational notes include: - Maximum dimensions and low bridges.- Mileages, advice and potential hazards.- Navigation authorities and contact details.




Bibliography of Nautical Books


Book Description

This is the 15th annual edition of the Bibliography of Nautical Books, a reference guide to over 14,000 nautical publications. It deals specifically with the year 2000.