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The Derby Canal 59 minutes approx., Produced by Laurence Hogg Productions This video traces the origins of the Derby Canal and examines its route and features in detail before looking at the present-day restoration of the waterway which will bring boats back to the Canal. Modern-day footage is combined with a wealth of archive photographs to illustrate the rich waterway history of the city of Derby. Available on tape.
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Dudley to Walsall 58 minutes approx., Produced by Laurence Hogg Productions Starting in Dudley we cruise the main line & the Walsall canal looking at all the branches and features both in the past and today Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysFloating Castles 1 hour 40 minutes approx., Produced by Laurence Hogg Productions The traditional art of painting roses and castles is explained and demonstrated by Tony Lewery in this video. Suitable for beginners and experts alike. The video also shows examples of former boat dock painters work, and the detail discussed. Available on tape.
The Four Counties Ring Produced by VideoActive Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from 
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The Foxton Inclined Plane 100th Celebration Released in : 2001 25 minutes approx., Produced by Phantom Productions Ltd A guided tour of the site of the inclined plane and demonstrations of how it worked. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysFred on Water Released in : 2003 1 hour 13 minutes approx., Produced by Visionimpact The 2002 canal journey of Fred Talbot, the TV weather presenter, including the Ribble Link, Lancaster Canal, Anderton Boat Lift and the Falkirk Wheel. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysThe Grand Union Canal - Leicester Section Produced by VideoActive Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
The Grand Union Canal - Southern Section Released in : 1994 Produced by VideoActive Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
Heart of England Route Produced by VideoActive Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from
Historic Narrowboats Produced by VideoActive Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
Humber Energy (Aire & Calder Navigation 32 minutes approx., Produced by IA Recordings This video follows Captain Jim Pearson as he steers a John H Whitaker tanker 'Humber Energy' from Immingham up the Aire & Calder Navigation to Leeds with a load of 550 tonnes. There is a commentary from John Pearson to accompany the film. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysThe Impossible Dream Released in : 2001 56 minutes approx., Produced by British Waterways The story of the restoration of the Huddersfield Narrow Canal, narrated by Timothy West. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysInland Waterways 1 hour 5 minutes approx., Produced by Laurence Hogg Productions A collection of three British Transport films. "There go the boats" "Inland Waterways" "Bridge of song" Available on tape.
The Jam 'Ole Run Released in : 1998 1 hour 26 minutes approx., Produced by SK Productions This video follows the 2nd re-enactment of the week-long run from the midlands coalfields to Kearley and Tonge's jam factory in London, covering 246 miles and 194 locks, which finished in 1970. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysA Journey Down The Bristol Avon Produced by Heritage Video Films Ltd Starting in the foothills of the Cotswolds and continuing down through Malmesbury, Tetbury, Bradford-On-Avon, Bath and finally Bristol. Available on tape. Order on video tape from
A Journey Down The River Nene Released in : 1997 Produced by Heritage Video Films Ltd Available on tape. Order on video tape from
A Journey Down The River Severn Released in : 1995 Produced by Heritage Video Films Ltd Available on tape. Order on video tape from
A Journey Down The River Thames Produced by Heritage Video Films Ltd Available on tape. Order on video tape from
A Journey Down The Stratford Canal Produced by Heritage Video Films Ltd Available on tape. Order on video tape from
The Kennet & Avon Canal (Part 1 ) Produced by VideoActive Reading to the Summit Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
The Kennet & Avon Canal (Part 2 ) Produced by VideoActive The Summit to Bristol Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
Last Coal Run from Anglesey Released in : 2002 35 minutes approx., Produced by IA Recordings A re-enactment of the last coal run in the 1960s. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysThe Last Run II (Yorkshire Ouse and Aire & Calder Navigation) 26 minutes approx., Produced by IA Recordings Two Journeys. The first is Acaster's purpose Built 'Little Shuva' pushing two barges loaded with newsprint up to York, recorded in April 1997. Sadly, this traffic is no more. The second is Dean & Dyball's Trentaire on the last run with sewage effluent from Knostrop near Leeds to Goole. Note there is no sound commentary. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysThe Lee & Stort Navigation Released in : 2001 57 minutes approx., Produced by VideoActive Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
The Leeds & Liverpool Canal - Blackburn to Leeds 55 minutes approx., Produced by Westbrook Video Productions From the heart of industrial east Lancashire, the video takes the viewer through Accrington and Burnley into the contrasting splendour of the North Yorkshire Dales countryside. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysThe Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Part 1) Produced by VideoActive Eastern section - Leeds to Foulridge. Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Part 2) Produced by VideoActive Western section - Foulridge to Liverpool. Available on tape and DVD. Order on DVD from
The Llangollen Canal 1 hour approx., Produced by Waterways World Ltd A video tour along the Llangollen Canal Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysThe Llangollen Canal Released in : 1990 Produced by VideoActive Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
The London Ring Produced by VideoActive Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
The Long Haul Released in : 2000 57 minutes approx., Produced by SK Productions This video films a fundraising venture by the Cotswold Canals Trust and the Narrow Boat Trust Ltd to haul a twelve ton unpowered butty for 110 miles from Oxford to Worcester. It also covers some unique aspects of the canals, the boats and their history, looks at the unrestored Droitwich Junction canal and reveals the work of the two trusts. Available on tape.
The Lost Wey to the Sea Released in : 2003 1 hour 15 minutes approx., Produced by Off the Rails A journey down the largely unnavigable waterways between Guildford and Portsmouth. Available on tape.
Related WaterwaysThe Lower Avon Navigation Trust - 50th Anniversary (1950 to 2000) 57 minutes approx., Produced by VideoActive A Celebration of the River Avon and the Trust that restored it and manages it today. This video tells the official story of the restoration, complete with photos supplied by those involved and concludes with a journey along the River. £1.00 from each video purchased will be donated, by VideoActive, to the Lower Avon Navigation Trust. Available on tape and DVD. Order on video tape from Order on DVD from
The IWA has an excellent selection of waterways videos on its web site which makes it a good place to start a search for videos about canals and rivers. Also buying through the IWA helps to fund the work of this waterways charity that has fought for the restoration, retention and maintenance of the waterways since 1946. For the IWA Shop click on the following link.
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Text and photographs copyright of Jim Shead.
