British Canals

Author : Edwin A. Pratt
Publisher : LONDON JOHN MURRAY
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-01-13
Category : History
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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British Canals by Edwin A. Pratt Pdf

The appointment of a Royal Commission on Canals and Waterways, which first sat to take evidence on March 21, 1906, is an event that should lead to an exhaustive and most useful enquiry into a question which has been much discussed of late years, but on which, as I hope to show, considerable misapprehension in regard to actual facts and conditions has hitherto existed. Theoretically, there is much to be said in favour of canal restoration, and the advocates thereof have not been backward in the vigorous and frequent ventilation of their ideas. Practically, there are other all-important considerations which ought not to be overlooked, though as to these the British Public have hitherto heard very little. As a matter of detail, also, it is desirable to see whether the theory that the decline of our canals is due to their having been "captured" and "strangled" by the railway companies—a theory which many people seem to believe in as implicitly as they do, say, in the Multiplication Table—is really capable of proof, or whether that decline is not, rather, to be attributed to wholly different causes. In view of the increased public interest in the general question, it has been suggested to me that the Appendix on "The British Canal Problem" in my book on "Railways and their Rates," published in the Spring of 1905, should now be issued separately; but I have thought it better to deal with the subject afresh, and at somewhat greater length, in the present work. This I now offer to the world in the hope that, even if the conclusions at which I have arrived are not accepted, due weight will nevertheless be given to the important—if not (as I trust I may add) the interesting—series of facts, concerning the past and present of canals alike at home, on the Continent, and in the United States, which should still represent, I think, a not unacceptable contribution to the present controversy.

Author : Joseph Boughey,Charles Hadfield
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780752487113

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British Canals by Joseph Boughey,Charles Hadfield Pdf

The first edition of British Canals was published in 1950 and was much admired as a pioneering work in transport history. Joseph Boughey, with the advice of Charles Hadfield, has previously revised and updated the perennially popular material to reflect more recent changes. For this ninth edition, Joseph Boughey discusses the many new discoveries and advances in the world of canals around Britain, inevitably focussing on the twentieth century to a far greater extent than in any previous edition of this book, while still within the context of Hadfield's original work.

Author : Stuart Fisher
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 1036 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-22
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781472903075

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The Canals of Britain by Stuart Fisher Pdf

Canals of Britain is a comprehensive and absorbing survey of the entire canal network of the British Isles - the first of its kind. It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife. Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, taking smaller boats to points beyond which others usually turn back, there is information on little-known parts of the system, offering a new insight into this country's unique, surprising and beautiful canal network. Attractive, inspiring and foremost a practical guide, this has proved popular with canal enthusiasts and boaters wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. This second edition features new canals and more colour photographs.

Author : Nick Corble
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781445623276

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Britain's Canals by Nick Corble Pdf

An accessible introduction to Britain's Canals and why they are so important today as a leisure pursuit.

Author : Stuart Fisher
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 1085 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2023-01-19
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781472994912

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Canals of Britain by Stuart Fisher Pdf

Canals of Britain is the most comprehensive and absorbing survey of Britain's canal network ever published. It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife. Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. Each canal is intricately mapped. For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, the book goes to points beyond which others usually turn back, with information on little-known parts of the system, offering a new insight into this country's unique, surprising and beautiful canal network. Attractive, inspiring and also a practical guide, The Canals of Britain has proved very popular with walkers, cyclists, narrowboaters, canoeists, kayakers and others wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the ever-changing landscape of Britain's canals, and includes many new colour photographs to help bring them to life.

Author : Tony Conder
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-04-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781784421076

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Canals in Britain by Tony Conder Pdf

In the early years of the Industrial Revolution, canals formed the arteries of Britain. Most waterways were local concerns, carrying cargoes over short distances and fitted into regional groups with their own boat types linked to the major river estuaries. This new history of Britain's canals starts with the first Roman waterways, moving on to their golden age in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, and ends with the present day, describing the rise and fall of canal building and use in the UK. It tells the story of the narrow boats and barges borne by the canals, and the boatmen who navigated them as well as the wider tale of waterway development through the progress of civil engineering. Replete with beautiful photographs, this a complete guide to some of the most accessible and beautiful pieces of Britain's heritage.

Author : Stuart Fisher
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781472940025

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The Canals of Britain by Stuart Fisher Pdf

Canals of Britain is a comprehensive and absorbing survey of the entire canal network of the British Isles - the first of its kind. It provides a fascinating insight into the linked up waterways as well as the isolated cuts and quiet waters which may not be fully navigable by larger craft. Infinitely varied, it passes picturesque open countryside, wild moorland, coastal harbours, historic industrial buildings, modern city centres, canalside public houses and abundant wildlife. Stuart Fisher looks at every aspect of the canals - their construction, rich history, stunning scenery, heritage, incredible engineering, impressive architecture and even their associated folklore, wildlife and art. Enticing photographs give a flavour of each place and places of interest close to the canals are included. For those who are keen to explore that little bit further, taking smaller boats to points beyond which others usually turn back, there is information on little-known parts of the system, offering a new insight into this country's unique, surprising and beautiful canal network. Attractive, inspiring and foremost a practical guide, this has proved very popular with canal enthusiasts and boaters wanting to get the most out of Britain's canals. This third edition has been revised to reflect the ever-changing landscape of Britain's canals, and includes many new colour photographs to help bring it to life.

Author : Anthony Burton,Derek Pratt
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-14
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781472971944

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Britain's Canals by Anthony Burton,Derek Pratt Pdf

Britain's Canals is a charming and insightful exploration into the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain's inland waterways – from the awe-inspiring 30-lock flight on the Worcester and Birmingham Canal, to the delightful chocolate-box lock-keepers' cottages that line the cut of every canal, to masterpieces such as the 18-arch Pontcysyllte aqueduct, the highest aqueduct in the world, to beautiful bridges, grand company buildings, the social hubs that were, and still are, canal-side pubs, plus so much more. In contrast to many inland waterways books which are organised geographically by canal, Britain's Canals is structured thematically, with chapters covering the line (the shape of the canal), locks and lock cottages, bridges, aqueducts, lifts and planes, company buildings, wharves, basins and quays and finally the canal-side pub. Each chapter explores how these features were created and have changed through history, right through to the present, with plenty of ideas for places to visit – plus full information on how to get to them. An abundance of full-colour photography throughout, both historical and modern-day, will delight readers and inspire them to explore Britain's wondrous inland waterways, whether on boat, by foot or by bike. In Britain's Canals, two inland waterways experts and admired authors come together to produce the definitive word on the man-made wonders that make Britain's canals so special, so loved and enjoyed by so many.

Author : John N. Jackson
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 580 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0802009336

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The Welland Canals and Their Communities by John N. Jackson Pdf

An examination of the role and contributions of the four Welland Canals to the development of Niagara Peninsula communities.

Author : J. E. Palmer
Publisher : London : T.F. Unwin
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1910
Category : Canals
ISBN : NWU:35556021377627

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British Canals by J. E. Palmer Pdf

Author : H. Newton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1948
Category : Canals
ISBN : WISC:89097032627

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British Canals by H. Newton Pdf

Author : Liz McIvor
Publisher : Random House
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-13
Category : History
ISBN : 9781473530232

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Canals: The Making of a Nation by Liz McIvor Pdf

Canals hold a unique place in British culture, with associations of lazy summer afternoons, journeying through lush green countryside. But as Liz McIvor explains in the book to accompany her BBC series, the story of our canals is also the story of how modern Britain was born. It was the canals that helped open up the trade of the Industrial Revolution, furthered the new science of geology, and even ushered in a new form of architecture. The legacy of our canals is all around us. In Canals: The Making of a Nation, McIvor takes us on a journey across the network of English canals to tell a deeper story of how our waterways changed our lives. It’s a very modern tale, full of high finance and greedy investors, cheap labour and the struggle for workers’ rights, and new frontiers in family and child welfare. It’s a unique and compelling exploration of Britain’s golden age.

Author : Ray Shill
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780752492186

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Birmingham Canals by Ray Shill Pdf

Birmingham is famously reputed to have more miles of canals than Venice. These canals contributed much to the city's growth, bringing coal and merchandise from the surrounding areas. As the city prospered economically, it continued to grow and absorb neighbouring communities, a process in many ways bound together by the waterways. Although part of the national network, Birmingham's canals, including the Worcester & Birmingham, the Stratford-upon-Avon and the Birmingham Canal Navigation, retain their original identity – and most are still in water and used regularly, albeit in different ways to their original industrial purpose. Fully updated and illustrated with stunning new photographs, this book captures the heritage, development and modern role of Birmingham's canals in a way that will appeal to canal users as well as those with a wider interest in Britain's second most populous city.

Author : Joseph Boughey,Charles Hadfield
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 441 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-05-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780752487113

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British Canals by Joseph Boughey,Charles Hadfield Pdf

The first edition of British Canals was published in 1950 and was much admired as a pioneering work in transport history. Joseph Boughey, with the advice of Charles Hadfield, has previously revised and updated the perennially popular material to reflect more recent changes. For this ninth edition, Joseph Boughey discusses the many new discoveries and advances in the world of canals around Britain, inevitably focussing on the twentieth century to a far greater extent than in any previous edition of this book, while still within the context of Hadfield's original work.

Author : United States. Department of State
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Canals
ISBN : PURD:32754083075691

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Canals and Irrigation in Foreign Countries by United States. Department of State Pdf