A bestseller in hardback, this beautiful celebration of Britain's rich waterways heritage is now available in paperback for the first time.
Through the superb photography of Derek Pratt, this lovely and quirky book looks at fifty transitional years when Britain's inland waterways changed from being a thriving commercial transport system to the much-loved pleasure cruising network it is today. Each two-page spread features a black-and-white image of each location from fifty years ago as well as a vivid contemporary color photo, with many new photographs and updated captions for this edition.
From quintessentially English rivers to London's busy canal network, this wonderful book highlights the architectural legacy and natural beauty that attracts thousands of visitors to go boating or walking along the towpaths.
A unique photographic record of Britain's magnificent and varied waterways heritage--from a thriving commercial transport system to today's pleasure cruising network.
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This book is a gem. Anyone will the remotest interest in transport will be delighted and those with a thirst to quench will enjoy the section on waterside inns! * This England * Anyone who cannot see the attraction in canals should take a look through this book... those already converted will find it irresistible. * Canoeist (July 2006) * A unique photographic record of Britain's magnificent and varied waterways heritage. * Best of British Magazine (July 2006) * This book is packed with beautiful photographs and interesting information. Each double page spread juxtaposes superb atmospheric black and white photos of the locations as they were 40 years ago with vibrant colour photos showing how they look today. * Gaffer's Log (December 2006) * [ A] wonderful book. * The Little Ship (Winter 2006) * A visual inspiration to get out and explore Britain's inland waterways. * Countryside * Full to the brim with inspirational images of the waterways. Highly recommended. * Waterways World * A gem. The colour photography is stunning. * This England *
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A unique photographic record of Britain's magnificent and varied waterways heritage, this beautiful book traces the changing nature of our inland waterways, from being a thriving commercial transport system to today's pleasure cruising network.
Derek Pratt is a professional photographer and specialist writeron inland waterways. He regularly writes and photographs for Britains leading waterways magazine Canal Boat and is the author of Londons Waterways, Urban Waterways, The Thames and Great Waterways Journeys, all published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
