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  • Discovering London's Canals

    On foot, by bike or by boat

    by Derek Pratt, Richard Mayon-White ...
    Discover the beauty and delights of London's waterways, on foot or by boat, with Derek Pratt and Richard Mayon-White's fascinating and thorough guide.To really explore London's canals is to see the city in a way you've never seen it before. A different world, away from the hustle-bustle of overladen streets and towering skyscrapers, the waterways offer a unique paradise, full of wildlife, brightly ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • Britain's Canals

    Exploring their Architectural and Engineering Wonders

    by Anthony Burton, Derek Pratt ...
    Britain's Canals is a charming and insightful exploration into the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain's inland waterways – from the awe-inspiring 30-lock flight on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, to the delightful chocolate-box lock-keepers' cottages that line the cut of every canal, to masterpieces such as the 18-arch Pontcysyllte aqueduct, the highest aqueduct ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

  • Great Waterways Journeys

    20 Glorious Routes Circling England, by Canal and River

    by Derek Pratt ...
    This is a guide to circling England using its inland waterways, by boat or on foot. Along the way we learn about our industrial heritage, how cities grew and thrived, as well as passing through spectacular landscapes and idyllic countryside.Beginning in leafy Surrey and ending at Bristol Docks via north Yorkshire, this 780-mile journey passes through the industrial landscape of the West Midlands ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • The Thames

    A Photographic Journey From Source to Sea

    by Derek Pratt ...
    The Thames is unique, emerging as a small stream in idyllic countryside and growing into the country's largest river, passing through some of the world's most iconic urban environments. Linking London to the countryside and the sea, the Thames is the heart of the capital and its waters the lifeblood of England.This beautiful book celebrates the entire river from source to sea, and with wonderful ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Waterways Past & Present

    A Unique Portrait of Britain's Waterways Heritage

    by Derek Pratt ...
    A bestseller in hardback, this beautiful celebration of Britain's rich waterways heritage is now available in paperback and ebook.Through the superb photography of Derek Pratt, this lovely and quirky book looks at 50 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 double page ... Read more

    $16.39 USD

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  • Birmingham Canals

    by Ray Shill ...
    Birmingham is famously reputed to have more miles of canals than Venice. These canals contributed much to the city's growth, bringing coal and merchandise from the surrounding areas. As the city prospered economically, it continued to grow and absorb neighbouring communities, a process in many ways bound together by the waterways. Although part of the national network, Birmingham's canals, ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • London by Tube

    by Mark Igoe ...
    An online guide to London by the oldest underground railway system (metro) in the world, locally called the Tube. It describes all the main visitor attractions, shopping venues and architectural landmarks in the central area of London (Zone 1) and how to get to them, has links to all their websites and is cross referenced by station and venue. Each entry is given its location; how far it is from ... Read more

    $4.50 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Big Walks of the South

    by David Bathurst ...
    From the South Downs Way to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, there is no better way to discover the spectacular diversity of southern Britain’s landscape than on foot. Whether you enjoy exploring green and gently rolling valleys or tackling rugged cliff-top paths, there are walks here to keep you rambling all year round.An indefatigable walker, David Bathurst has unlaced his boots to produce this ... Read more

    $3.99 USD

  • Lands End to John O'groats with a Bus Pass and a Dog

    by Eric Newton ...
    The book is an account of a journey using local service buses from Lands End in the deepest south west of England up to John OGroats in the far north east of Scotland. With the issue of free bus passes to all British citizens over the age of sixty, the author decided to maximise the use of his in undertaking this 1,230 mile trip. By way of being different, the author decided to take with him, his ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Tired of London, Tired of Life

    One Thing A Day To Do in London

    by Tom Jones ...
    A charming and inspiring book of 365 things to do in London. Beautifully illustrated with bitesize entries ranging from the well-known to the quirky, this is the perfect gift for anyone wanting to discover all of the gems London has to offer...'One thing to do every day that'll stop you getting tired of the big smoke.' -- The Guardian'A great way to explore London!' -- ***** Reader review'Gre... ... Read more

    $21.29 USD

  • Five Hundred Buildings of London

    by Gill Davies, John Reynolds ...
    Five hundred stunning duotone photographs showcase the finest, most majestic, and interesting examples of architecture in one of the world's most beloved citiesThe greatest buildings, monuments, and structures of London come to life in these inspiring, neighborhood-by-neighborhood photographic tours. Each building is featured in a rich, fine-resolution duotone photograph. Information including the ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

  • The English Seaside in Victorian and Edwardian Times

    by John Hannavy ...
    Series Book 547 - Shire Library
    Through a collection of coloured holiday photographs covering all the major and several minor resorts around England's coast, linked to selected written commentaries from Charles Dickens and many others, this book celebrates the heyday of the seaside holiday. ... Read more

    $9.69 USD