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 | History - Building Canals |
The Canals of the North of Ireland by W A McCutcheon , ISBN 07153 4028 X :Published by David & Charles Order now from 
The Canals of North West England (1) by Charles Hadfield & Gordon Biddle , ISBN 07153 49562 :236 pages, Published by David & Charles Volume 1. Order now from
The Canals of North West England (2) by Charles Hadfield & Gordon Biddle , ISBN 07153 49929 :260 pages, Published by David & Charles Volume 2. Order now from
The Canals of the South of Ireland by V T H Delany & D R Delany , ISBN 0 7153 4008 5 :Published by David & Charles Order now from
Thomas Telford's Aqueducts on the Shropshire Union Canal by Ron Quenby , ISBN 1 85310 246 6 :126 pages, Published by Swan Hill Press Illustrated. Order now from
Canal Inclines and Lifts by David Tew , Edition: Paperback ISBN 086299344X :Published by Sutton Publishing Order now from
The Anatomy of Canals - The Mania Years by Anthony Burton & Derek Pratt , ISBN 0 7524 2385 1 :160 pages, Published by Tempus 2003 The second book in a trilogy studying of how canals developed from the 1790s. Order now from
The Anatomy of Canals - The Early Years by Anthony Burton & Derek Pratt , ISBN 0 7524 2137 9 :160 pages, Published by Tempus 2001 A detailed study of how canals developed from the 1790s. Order now from
Benjamin Outram by Professor R B Schofield , ISBN 1 898937 42 7 :340 pages, Published by Merton Priory Press 2000 A major biography of this leading waterways engineer. Order now from
Thomas Telford - A New Persective by Anthony Burton , ISBN 1 85410 652 X :232 pages, Published by Aurum Press Ltd 1999 A new look at this great civil engineer, subject of several previous books. Order now from
James Brindley and the Early Engineers by Samuel Smiles , Edition: softback ISBN 1 85761 1101 :320 pages, Published by Tee Publishing 1999 Facsimile reprint from Smiles 1864 edition. Order now from
Hadfield's British Canals by Charles Hadfield , Edition: Softback ISBN 07509 1840 3 :352 pages, Published by Sutton Publishing May 1998 A new title for the 8th edition of "British Canals" originally written in 1950 by Charles Hadfield now extensively revised by Joseph Boughey. Order now from
Hadfield's British Canals by Charles Hadfield & Joseph Boughey , Edition: Eigth Edition ISBN 1 84015 024 6 :350 pages, Published by Budding Books 1998 Written 1994 A new title for the 8th edition of "British Canals" originally written in 1950 by Charles Hadfield now extensively revised by Joseph Boughey. Order now from
Waterways in the Making by Edward W Paget-Tomlinson , ISBN 0 947849 03 3 :120 pages, Published by Landscape Press 1996 A history of canal construction work and methods. Order now from
British Canals by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 7509 1840 3 :Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1994 Later edition of "the standard book" first published by Pheonix in 1950. Order now from
Hadfield's British Canals by Charles Hadfield & Joseph Boughey , Edition: Eigth Edition ISBN 0 7509 0017 2 :345 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1994 A new title for the 8th edition of "British Canals" originally written in 1950 by Charles Hadfield now extensively revised by Joseph Boughey. Order now from
Thomas Telford's Temptation by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 947712 19 4 :205 pages, Published by M & M Baldwin 1993 Written 1993 Telford and William Jessop,s Reputation. A re-examination of the roles played by Jessop and Telford in the Ellesmere and Caledonian canals, and of Telford's role in writing its history. Order now from
Canal Mania by Anthony Burton , ISBN 1 85410 240 0 :240 pages, Published by Aurum Press Ltd 1993 Produced to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the Great Canal Mania of 1793. Very well illustrated with archive and contemporary material. Order now from
The Canal Builders by Anthony Burton , Edition: Revised (3rd ?) ISBN 0 947712 21 6 :256 pages, Published by M & M Baldwin 1993 An updated version of this history of canal buiding. Illustrated. Order now from
Canal Architecture by Peter L Smith , Edition: 2nd edition ISBN 0 7478 0169 X :32 pages, Published by Shire Publications Ltd 1992 Written 1986 Illustrated with black and white photographs and drawings. A Shire Album (No. 158) Order now from
The Great Days of the Canals by Anthony Burton , ISBN 0-7153-9264-6 :224 pages, Published by David & Charles 1989 Written 1989 Covers canals past and present. Good illustrations in B&W and colour. Order now from
Canal Inclines and Lifts by David Tew , ISBN 0 86299 031 9 :135 pages, Published by Alan Sutton Publishing Ltd 1984 31 plates. Order now from
The Canals of the East Midlands by Charles Hadfield , Edition: 3rd impression ISBN 0-7153-4871-X :294 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1981 (including part of London) Order now from
The Canal Builders by Anthony Burton , Edition: 2nd edition ISBN 0 7153 8120 2 :230 pages, Published by David & Charles 1981 Illustrated Order now from
The Archaeology of Canals by P J G Ransom , ISBN 0 437 14400 3 :Published by World's Work Ltd 1979 Written 1979 General cover of the subject with many good B&W illustrations and some colour. Order now from
William Jessop, Engineer by Charles Hadfield & Professor A W Skempton , ISBN 0-7153-7603-9 :315 pages, Published by David & Charles 1979 Order now from
The Canals of Eastern England by John Boyes & Ronald Russell , ISBN 0 7153 7415 X :368 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1977 Order now from
The Canals of Yorkshire and North East England (2) by Charles Hadfield , Edition: volume 2 ISBN 0 7153 5975 4 :252 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1973 Order now from
The Canals of Yorkshire and North East England (1) by Charles Hadfield , Edition: Volume 1 ISBN 0 7153 5719 0 :254 pages, Published by David & Charles 1972 Order now from
The Canals of South and South East England by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 7153 4693 8 :393 pages, Published by David & Charles 1969 Order now from
The Canal Age by Charles Hadfield , Edition: 2nd edition ISBN 0 7153 4288 6 :233 pages, Published by David & Charles 1969 Written 1968 33 illustrations, 16 plates and 14 maps. Order now from
The Canals of Scotland by Jean Lindsay , Edition: 1st edition ISBN 7153 4240 1 :238 pages, Published by David & Charles 1968 Order now from
The Canals of South West England by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 7153 4176 6 :206 pages, Published by David & Charles 1 1967 Order now from
| Reference |
Take a Trip Out 2003/04 by Not known , ISBN 1 871908 17 5 :107 pages, Published by G P Hamer 2003 The guide to finding a trip boat on Britain's inland waterways. Order now from
Waterways Journal by Various , ISBN 00 1466 3732 :72 pages, Published by The Boat Museum Society 2002 The fourth edition of this annual journal. Order now from
Canal Lifts and Inclines of the World by Hans-Joachim Uhlemann & Mike Clarke , Edition: Hardback ISBN 0 9543181 0 2 :159 pages, Published by Internat 2002 From the original German edition, translated and revised by Mike Clarke. Order now from
Where to Launch on Inland Waterways by Diana Hunter & Diana van der Klugt , Edition: 2nd ISBN 1 898574 09 X :112 pages, Published by Opus Book Publishing Ltd 2002 Lists about 250 slipways on Britain's waterways. Order now from
Britain's Waterways - A Unique Insight by Brian Roberts , ISBN 0 86351 115 5 :128 pages, Published by GEO Projects UK Ltd May 1999 An introduction to the waterways with maps and walking guides. Order now from
Inland Waterways of Great Britain by Jane Cumberlidge , ISBN 0 85288 355 2 :309 pages, Published by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson 1998 A rewrite of the classic "Edwards" Navigation reference book. Order now from
Observers Canals by John Gagg , Edition: Revised Edition ISBN 1 85471 023 0 :192 pages, Published by Claremont Books 1996 Written 1982 One of the Observer Series of books. First published by Frederick Warne in 1982. Order now from
The Canals of Britain by David D Gladwin , Edition: revised,reset ,re-illustrated ISBN 1 873626 75 4 :174 pages, Published by Breedon Books 1994 Written 1973 A4 volume updating the 1973 work. Order now from
The Illustrated History of Canal and River Navigations by Edward W Paget-Tomlinson , Edition: Softback ISBN 18507 5277 X :415 pages, Published by Sheffield Academic Press March 1993 Order now from
The Illustrated History of Canal and River Navigations by Edward W Paget-Tomlinson , Edition: 1st edition ISBN 1 85075 276 1 :415 pages, Published by Sheffield Academic Press 1993 A complete revision of "The Complete Book of Canal & River Navigations" Order now from
Inland Waterways of Great Britian by L A Edwards , Edition: 6th edition reprint ISBN 0 85288-081-2 :474 pages, Published by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson 1988 Written 1939 Navigation reference book. Order now from
Canals A New Look by Mark Baldwin & Anthony Burton , Edition: First ISBN 0 85033 516 7 :195 pages, Published by Phillimore & Co. 1984 Reference book. Order now from
The Waterways of Britian, A Guide to the Canals and Rivers of England, Scotland and Wales by Anthony Burton , Edition: 1st edition ISBN 0 00 218047 2 :176 pages, Published by Collins Willow 1983 An illustrated work that includes a detailed gazetter plus practical information and history. Order now from
The Inland Waterways of England by L T C Rolt , Edition: 2nd edition ISBN 0-04-386006-0 :221 pages, Published by Allen & Unwin 1979 Written 1948 48 illustrations and large folding map. Foreword by Charles Hadfield. Order now from
The Shell Book of Inland Waterways by Hugh McKnight , Edition: 3rd impression ISBN 0 7153 6884 2 :496 pages, Published by David & Charles 1978 Written 1975 A complete illustrated guide, gazetteer and companion to all aspects of the waterways. Order now from
The Canal Enthusiast's Handbook 2 by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 7153 5489 2 :192 pages, Published by David & Charles 1973 Illustrated. Order now from
The Canal Enthusiast's Handbook 1970-71 by Charles Hadfield , ISBN 0 7153 4772 1 :195 pages, Published by David & Charles 1970 Illustrated. Order now from
Phillips' Inland Navigation 1805 by John Phillips , ISBN 0 678 05670 6 :599 pages, Published by Augustus M Kelley 1970 Written 1805 A reprint of the 1805 (5th edition) of "A General History of Inland Navigation, Foreign and Domestic" which was first written in 1792. With introduction by Charles Hadfield. Order now from
Bradshaw's Canals and Navigable Rivers of England by Henry Rodolph de Salis , ISBN 0 678 05551 3 :496 pages, Published by Augustus M Kelley 1969 Written 1904 Bradshaw's Canals and Navigable Rivers of England and Wales. A handbook of Inland Navigation for manufactures, merchants, traders, and others. Compiled after a personal survey of the whole of the waterways by the author. Order now from
Historical Account of the Navigable Rivers, Canals, and Railways, Throughout Great Britain by Joseph Priestley (Junior) , Edition: Facsimile of 2nd edition ISBN 0 7153 4395 5 :726 pages, Published by David & Charles 1969 Written 1831 Facsimile of the 2nd edition (both first and second editions were published in 1831) Order now from
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