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101 Wonders of the Waterways

- A guide to the sights and secrets of Britain's canals and rivers
Af: Moira Haynes, Steve Haywood Engelsk Paperback

101 Wonders of the Waterways

- A guide to the sights and secrets of Britain's canals and rivers
Af: Moira Haynes, Steve Haywood Engelsk Paperback
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A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain’s diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the many extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found on Britain’s waterways. Our canals and rivers link into a diverse 3,000-mile-long network, and 101 Wonders of the Waterways shows you that wherever you find yourself in the country, there will be something nearby to give you a taste of this beautiful and nostalgia-infused world. Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes bring our waterways to life with their witty and lyrical prose, including many lesser-known and often ignored places – the best-kept secrets of Britain’s canals and rivers. Some examples of wonders include:· Historic Hungerford in Berkshire, where William of Orange was staying when he was offered the crown after the Glorious Revolution· The world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, soaring spectacularly on slender tapered columns 126 feet over the River Dee below· Hest Bank, with its stunning views and the only place where a canal runs so close to the seashore that you can smell the seaweed from the back of your boatAs well as lively personal anecdotes, and insightful commentary on Britain’s heritage and history, this guide includes handy recommendations to help you make the most of your visit to each wonder. This is the book you will want to have in the back of your car, or stuffed into your backpack, so you can find an idyllic place for a picnic, or the perfect day trip for a long weekend.
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A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain’s diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the many extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found on Britain’s waterways. Our canals and rivers link into a diverse 3,000-mile-long network, and 101 Wonders of the Waterways shows you that wherever you find yourself in the country, there will be something nearby to give you a taste of this beautiful and nostalgia-infused world. Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes bring our waterways to life with their witty and lyrical prose, including many lesser-known and often ignored places – the best-kept secrets of Britain’s canals and rivers. Some examples of wonders include:· Historic Hungerford in Berkshire, where William of Orange was staying when he was offered the crown after the Glorious Revolution· The world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, soaring spectacularly on slender tapered columns 126 feet over the River Dee below· Hest Bank, with its stunning views and the only place where a canal runs so close to the seashore that you can smell the seaweed from the back of your boatAs well as lively personal anecdotes, and insightful commentary on Britain’s heritage and history, this guide includes handy recommendations to help you make the most of your visit to each wonder. This is the book you will want to have in the back of your car, or stuffed into your backpack, so you can find an idyllic place for a picnic, or the perfect day trip for a long weekend.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 224
ISBN-13: 9781472991775
Indbinding: Paperback
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ISBN-10: 147299177X
Kategori: Storbritannien
Udg. Dato: 2 feb 2023
Længde: 17mm
Bredde: 163mm
Højde: 233mm
Forlag: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Oplagsdato: 2 feb 2023
Forfatter(e): Moira Haynes, Steve Haywood
Forfatter(e) Moira Haynes, Steve Haywood


Kategori Storbritannien


ISBN-13 9781472991775


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Paperback


Sider 224


Udgave


Længde 17mm


Bredde 163mm


Højde 233mm


Udg. Dato 2 feb 2023


Oplagsdato 2 feb 2023


Forlag Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

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