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 | Ireland |
The Inland Waterways of Ireland by Jane Cumberlidge , ISBN 0 85288 424 9 :154 pages, Published by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson 2002 A guide to the navigable waterways of Ireland. Order now from 
The Grand Canal of Ireland by Ruth Delany , Edition: Soft back, updated edition ISBN 1 874675 65 1 :280 pages, Published by The Liliput Press 1995 Written 1973 The original 1973 text plus extra illustrations and a new chapter to bring the history up to date. Order now from
| Boats |
The Clyde Puffer by Dan McDonald , ISBN 1 8998 63125 :Published by House of Lochar Written 1977 Photographs of these famous Clyde steamboats. Order now from
Boatyards & Boatbuilding by Robert J Wilson , Edition: Reset edition. ISBN 0 907381 38 3 :32 pages, Published by Robert Wilson 2002 Written 1974 Order now from
Life Afloat by Robert J Wilson , Edition: Reset edition. ISBN 0 907381 48 0 :48 pages, Published by Robert Wilson 2002 Written 1976 Order now from
Narrow Boats by T Chaplin , ISBN 1 8735 8034 7 :232 pages, Published by Whittet Books Ltd March 1997 Written 1978 Illustrated history of the narrowboat. Order now from
Inland Waterways Boat Listing by Douglas E Maas , Edition: 1st ISBN 0 9530034 0 X :200 pages, Published by Inland Waterways Books 1997 Written 1997 A listing Thousands of boat names and other information of interest to the boat spotter. Order now from
Trip Out 1997/98 by Geoffrey Hamer , ISBN 1 871908 10 8 :105 pages, Published by Published by the author 1997 A listing of inland waterways trip boats in Britain. Order now from
Flying Sail - Humber Keels and Sloops by Michael E Ulyatt , ISBN 0 946289 30 1 :70 pages, Published by Mr Pye Books 1996 Paperback giving a short history of the Humber sloop and keel. Order now from
Electric Boats on the Thames, 1889 - 1914 by Edward Hawthorne , ISBN 0 7509 1015 1 :224 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1995 Order now from
The Inland Waterways Manual by Emrhys Barrell , ISBN 0-7136 3693-9 :193 pages, Published by Adlard Coles Ltd. 1993 "A complete guide to boating on rivers, lakes & canals" Order now from
Mersey Flats and Flatmen by Michael Stammers , ISBN 0 86138 099 1 :226 pages, Published by Terrence Dalton Ltd 1993 Informative work illustrated by photogrphs and drawings. Order now from
Discovering Craft of the Inland Waterways by Peter L Smith , ISBN 0 8526 3890 6 :112 pages, Published by Shire Publications Ltd 1993 Describes the many types of craft found on the waterways. Order now from
Boat Electrics - A David & Charles Mariner's Manual by John Watney , ISBN 0 7153 0044 X :176 pages, Published by David & Charles 1992 Useful book well illustated with diagrams and photographs. Order now from
Humber Keels and Keelmen by Fred Schofield , ISBN 0 8613 8059 2 :Published by Terrence Dalton Ltd 1988 The story of the working boats of North-East England. Order now from
Discovering Craft of the Inland Waterways by D J Smith , ISBN 0 85263 368 8 :Published by Robert Hale 1977 Written 1977 Description of the various craft of UK canals and rivers. Order now from
| Boat Owners |
The Narrowboat Builder's Book by Graham Booth , ISBN 1870002717 :112 pages, Published by Waterways World Ltd 1999 All you need to know from buying a shell, engine and other equipment through all the stages of design, fitting out and finishing. Order now from
The Barge Buyers Handbook by Various , ISBN 0 9532 8190 6 :104 pages, Published by Dutch Barge Association 1998 A guide to buying a dutch barge written by members of the Dutch Barge Association. Order now from
A Boater's Guide to Boating by Chris N Deuchar , ISBN 0 9531512 0 4 :79 pages, Published by Published by the author 1997 A guide to handling full length narrowboats. Order now from
Athene: Anatomy of a Dream by Anthony H Lewis , ISBN 0 9532033 0 1 :235 pages, Published by Published by the author 1997 The authors experience of buying a narrowboat shell, fitting out, living aboard and cruising. Order now from
Narrow Boat Care and Maintenance by Nick Billingham , ISBN 1 8522 3861 5 :144 pages, Published by Helmsman Books 1995 A practical manual for the narrowboat owner. Order now from
Colours for Cruisers by John Hill , Edition: Softback ISBN 0 9053 6628 X :67 pages, Published by Belmont Press October 1992 A guide to painting modern cruisers. Order now from
From Stem to Stern by John Hill , Edition: Softback ISBN 09053 6627 1 :60 pages, Published by Belmont Press April 1989 A guide to boat painting with line drawings. Order now from
The 12 Volt Bible for Boats by Miner K Brotherton , Edition: 1991 edition ISBN 1 85310 254 7 :174 pages, Published by Waterline Books 1985 A nuts and bolts primer on 12-volt electical sysems for boatowners who are not skilled electricians. Order now from
| Waterway Journeys |
Athene - The Odyssey Continues by Anthony H Lewis , ISBN 0 9532033 2 8 :249 pages, Published by Published by the author A sequel Athene - Anatomy of a Dream. The record of two years of extensive cruising. Order now from
The Water Road - A Narrowboat Odyssey by Paul Gogarty , ISBN 1 86105 515 3 :364 pages, Published by Robson Books 2002 A four-month tour of the waterways from the Thames to the Yorkshire Dales. Order now from
The Unlikely Voyage of Jack de Crow by A J Mackinnon , ISBN 0 95381 805 5 :356 pages, Published by Seafarer Books 2002 A voyage around the inland waterways in a Mirror class sailing dingy the across the channel and on to the Black Sea. Order now from
Snail's Pace by Gabrielle Lorenz , ISBN 0 9519058 2 1 :329 pages, Published by John & Margaret Fletcher 2000 A voyage by Calder & Hebble keel from the wateways of northern England to France, Holland and Belgium. Order now from
Old Father Thames & Sleeping Beauty by John Cook , ISBN 0 9527009 6 4 :82 pages, Published by Petmac Publications 1996 A 1992 trip on the Thames and newly reopened Kennet & Avon Canal. Order now from
A Grand Tour of England's Waterways by Jean Calder , ISBN 0 946328 59 5 :72 pages, Published by Thornhill Press 1995 Describes a 1982 summer cruise. No illustrations or map. Order now from
Lord Orford's Voyage round the Fens in 1774 by H J K Jenkins , Edition: 2nd rev edition ISBN 1 870724 43 7 :64 pages, Published by Cambridgeshire Libraries Publications June 1993 Three contempory accounts of the voyage by Mr Thomas Roberts, Mr Geo. Farrington and Lord Orford. Introduction by H J K Jenkins. Order now from
A Bit More Boating by Shirley Ginger , ISBN 0-9519198-1-4 :180 pages, Published by Lucifer Press 1992 Account of cruising the Nene, Middle Level, Grand Union, Thames, Oxford, BCN and Stratford waterways. Order now from
Journey Without End by David Bolton , ISBN 0 413 151107 :191 pages, Published by Methuen London Ltd 1987 Written 1987 A voyage through the English waters. An account of an 18 month trip with his wife Lynda. Order now from
Slow Boat Through England by Frederic Doerflinger , Edition: soft back (Comet Book) ISBN 0 86379 119 0 :256 pages, Published by W H Allen & co Plc 1986 Written 1970 Guide to and description of waterways holidays Order now from
Slow Boat Through Pennine Waters by Frederic Doerflinger , Edition: soft back (Comet Book) ISBN 0-86379-120-4 :256 pages, Published by Tandem 1986 Written 1971 A cruising guide to the rivers and canals of northern England. Order now from
Exploring England by Canal by David Owen , ISBN 0 7153 8768 5 :208 pages, Published by David & Charles 1986 16 pages of plates. Order now from
Canals Are My World by Iris Bryce , Edition: Paperback ISBN 0-90786-435-X :160 pages, Published by J M Pearson & Son 1986 Written 1986 The third and final book describing the voyages of the narrow boat Bix. Order now from
Voyage in a Bowler Hat by Hugh Malet , ISBN 0 947712 02 X :252 pages, Published by M & M Baldwin 1985 Written 1960 Order now from
The Flower of Gloster by Ernest Temple Thurston , Edition: paperback ISBN 0-86299-305-9 :146 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1984 Written 1911 An illustrated version of the classic description of an early pleasure trip on the canals Order now from
Canals and Rivers of Britain by Andrew Darwin , ISBN 0 460 04207 6 :270 pages, Published by J M Dent 1976 Illustrated with b&w photographs and maps. Order now from
Britain's Holiday Waterways by Roy Westlake , ISBN 0 85153 234 9 :96 pages, Published by D Bradford Barton Ltd 1975 Covers the Broads, Thames and many canals. Order now from
Slow Boat Through England by Frederic Doerflinger , Edition: Paperback ISBN 0 4260 4976 4 :250 pages, Published by Tandem 1970 Written 1970 Guide to and description of waterways holidays Order now from
| Waterway Holidays |
Britain's Waterways: Cruising Rings and Other Things by Brian Roberts , ISBN 0 86351 151 1 :80 pages, Published by GEO Projects UK Ltd 2002 An introduction to cruising the waterways. Order now from
Exploring Britain's Canals by Paul Atterbury , ISBN 0 00 218534 2 :192 pages, Published by HarperCollins 1994 A description of 10 waterways and a general gazetter, well illustrated with colour photographs by Ian Burgum. Order now from
English Heritage Book of Canals by Nigel Crowe , ISBN 0 7134 6884 X :136 pages, Published by Batsford 1994 Illustrated with sketches, maps and photographs (14 in colour). Order now from
Canal and River Cruising - The IWA Manual by Wheeler David , ISBN 0 906754 49 6 :48 pages, Published by Fermanagh Field Club 1990 An illustrated introduction to inland boating. Order now from
| Walkers' Guides |
Thames Valley Illustrated Walk by Trevor Yorke , ISBN 1 85306 661 3 :96 pages, Published by Countryside Books 2001 Towpath walks with maps and line drawings. Order now from
A Towpath Walk in Oxford by Mark Davies & Catherine Robinson , ISBN 0 9535593 1 9 :112 pages, Published by Oxford Towpath Press 2001 An illustrated guide to the Oxford Canal and the River Thames within the Oxford area. Order now from
Walking the Canals of the West Midlands by Michael R Kettle , ISBN 0 907 616 47X :96 pages, Published by Abel Publishing 1999 Walking guide to parts of the Worcester & Birmingham, Stourbridge and Staffordshire and Worcestershire canals. Order now from
Canal Walks of England and Wales by Ray Quinlan , ISBN 0 9057 7814 6 :550 pages, Published by Wrens Park Publishing March 1998 Covers the whole country with a range of walks. Order now from
Waterside Walks by Various , ISBN 1 870002 01 6 :160 pages, Published by Waterways World Ltd 1998 A compilation of some of the Waterside Walks previously published in Waterways World. Order now from
Pub Walks Along the Kennet & Avon Canal by Nigel Vine , ISBN 1 85306 453 X :96 pages, Published by Countryside Books 1997 20 Pub Walks on the Canal Order now from
Canal Walks, Volume 2: Midlands by Dennis Needham , ISBN 1 85284 225 3 :160 pages, Published by Cicerone Press 1997 Pocket size paperback containing 30 walks with photographs. Order now from
Canal Walks, Volume 3: South by Dennis Needham , ISBN 1 85284 227 X :160 pages, Published by Cicerone Press 1997 Pocket size paperback containing 30 walks with photographs. Order now from
Walking Britain's Rivers and Canals by Various , ISBN 0 00 218753 1 :192 pages, Published by Collins Willow 1997 A4 hardback with good colour photographs. Order now from
The Grand Union Canal Walk by Clive Holmes , ISBN 1 85284 206 7 :120 pages, Published by Cicerone Press 1996 A guide to the canal walk between London and Birmingham Order now from
North West Waterway Walks Volume 3: North of the Mersey by Dennis Needham , ISBN 1 85058 477 X :128 pages, Published by Sigma Leisure 1996 Twenty river and canal walks in Lancashire and Cumbria. Order now from
Walks from the Leeds-Liverpool Canal by Mary Welsh , ISBN 1 85284 212 1 :160 pages, Published by Cicerone Press 1996 Description of 34 walks. Order now from
Northern Waterside Walks by Dennis Needham , ISBN 1 85284 148 6 :168 pages, Published by Cicerone Press 1994 Walking by navigable and closed waterways, illustrated in colour and B&W. Order now from
Waterway Walks Around Birmingham by David Perrott , ISBN 1 85058 406 0 :126 pages, Published by Sigma Leisure 1994 A description of 30 Midland canal walks, maps, sketches and B&W photographs. Order now from
Canal Walks of England and Wales by Ray Quinlan , ISBN 0-7509-0608-1 :576 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1994 A combined edition of Canal Walks North, Midlands and South in one volume. Illustrated in b&w and colour. Order now from
Canal Walks, Volume 1: North by Dennis Needham , ISBN 1 85284 148 6 :168 pages, Published by Cicerone Press 1994 Pocket size paperback containing many walks with photographs. Order now from
Canal Walks - North by Ray Quinlan , ISBN 0 86299 995 2 :182 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1993 Waterways include the Rippon, Lincoln, Rochdale,Chesterfield, Huddersfield and St Helens. Order now from
The Taff Trail by Jeff Vinter , ISBN 0 7509 0341 4 :104 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1993 A 55 mile cycling and walking trail along the line of the former Glamorganshire Canal and the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. Illustrated in full colour. Order now from
The Grand Union Canal Walk by Anthony Burton & Neil Curtis , ISBN 1 85410 244 3 :168 pages, Published by Aurum Press Ltd 1993 Comprehensive and detailed guide with full colour maps and photographs by Derek Pratt. Order now from
Lancaster Canal Walks by Mary Welsh , ISBN 1 8528 4138 9 :128 pages, Published by Cicerone Press 1993 Illustrated walking guide to the canal. Order now from
Canal Walks: South by Ray Quinlan , ISBN 0 86299 994 4 :182 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1992 Waterways featured are: Basingstoke, Brecon & Abergavenny, Bridgewater & Taunton, Bude, Chelmer & Blackwater, Grand Junction at Tring, Kennet & Avon at Bradford, Oxford, Regent's, Royal Millitary, Thames & Severn and Wey & Arun. Order now from
The Shropshire Union Canal - A Towpath Guide to the Birmingham & Liverpool Junction Canal by Jonathan Morris , ISBN 0-946679-43-6 :128 pages, Published by Management Update Ltd 1991 Title continues "from Autherley to Nantwich". Informative with numerous line drawing and detailed maps but the text is often difficult to follow due to poor grammer. Order now from
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