Narrowboats & canals books

Exploring Tom Rolt’s many landscapes, and legacy, through a series of linked essays  Read More >>

Having spontaneously bought a houseboat after a break-up, Hannah is plunged into life on the water, learning quickly...  Read More >>

A fascinating collection of images revealing the lives of those who have chosen to escape land-dwelling to live...  Read More >>

A fully revised and expanded edition of the only resource you'll need for choosing, owning and maintaining a narrowboat....  Read More >>

Lewis maps out the entire length of the River Lee Navigation, detailing the countless points of interest on the...  Read More >>

The book traces the history of the various craft that have been used for transport on Britain's rivers and canals...  Read More >>

With a wealth of illustrations, John Evans tells the story of Rochdale Canal's history and its revival.  Read More >>

Discover the beauty and delights of London's waterways, on foot or by boat, with Derek Pratt and Richard Mayon-White's...  Read More >>

This book explores the canal traffic generated by the railway interchange basins in the west Midlands. It is now...  Read More >>

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The bestselling guides to Britain’s canals and rivers for over 50 years. This established, popular and...  Read More >>

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An engaging account of the Cocks family and their life at Napton Lock as carpenters on the Oxford Canal for more...  Read More >>

A rare photographic river trip revealing the once-famous but now-hidden industrial landscapes of Pennsylvania.  Read More >>

Thoroughly revised, with all new photographs, this latest edition of a guide first published in 1982 has been increased...  Read More >>

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This is the standard work for canal enthusiasts and historians to acquire  Read More >>

The development of Birmingham into a major modern industrial city can be said to have begun in 1772 with the opening...  Read More >>

The Birmingham Canal Navigations comprise the greatest concentration of waterways in Britain. Over the course of...  Read More >>

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Alfie and Pepper are best friends and live together. Each day they wake up and experience a different adventure....  Read More >>

A tribute to Britain's canals, rivers and countryside, and a celebration of Britishness in all its eccentric glory,...  Read More >>

The Trent and Mersey Canal first came into use in 1777. Despite the arrival of the railways and subsequently motorways,...  Read More >>

Reprint of a classic history of canals with upgraded material.  Read More >>