Pleasure Boating On The Thames

Author : Simon Wenham
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780750958622

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Pleasure Boating on the Thames by Simon Wenham Pdf

The River Thames above London underwent a dramatic transformation during the Victorian period, from a great commercial highway into a vast conduit of pleasure. Pleasure Boating on the Thames traces these changes through the history of the firm that did more than any other on the waterway to popularise recreational boating. Salter Bros began as a small boat-building enterprise in Oxford and went on to gain worldwide fame, not only as the leading racing boat constructor, but also as one of the largest rental craft and passenger boat operators in the country. Simon Wenham's illustrated history sheds light on over 150 years of social change, how leisure developed on the waterway (including the rise of camping), as well as how a family firm coped with the changes brought about by industrialisation – a business that, today, still carries thousands of passengers a year.

Author : Simon Wenham
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780750958622

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Pleasure Boating on the Thames by Simon Wenham Pdf

THE RIVER THAMES above London underwent a dramatic transformation during the Victorian period, from a great commercial highway into a vast conduit of pleasure. Pleasure Boating on the Thames traces these changes through the history of the firm that did more than any other on the waterway to popularise recreational boating. Salter Bros began as a small boat-building enterprise in Oxford and went on to gain worldwide fame, not only as the leading racing boat constructor, but also as one of the largest rental craft and passenger boat operators in the country.Simon Wenham’s illustrated history sheds light on over 150 years of social change, how leisure developed on the waterway (including the rise of camping), as well as how a family firm coped with the changes brought about by industrialisation – a business that, today, still carries thousands of passengers a year.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 103 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Thames River (England)
ISBN : OXFORD:590972990

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A Guide to the Upper Thames from Richmond to Oxford, for Boating Men, Anglers, Pic-nic Parties, and All Pleasure Seekers on the River by Anonim Pdf

Author : A. H. Harrison
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Thames River (England)
ISBN : HARVARD:HWEUB6

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The Thames Guide Book by A. H. Harrison Pdf

Author : John Henry Salter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1881
Category : Thames River (England)
ISBN : OXFORD:590871725

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The River Thames by John Henry Salter Pdf

Author : C. S. Forester
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000111432

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Hornblower and the Atropos by C. S. Forester Pdf

"Hornblower and the Atropos" by C. S. Forester is a thrilling installment in the adventures of Horatio Hornblower. Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this novel finds Captain Hornblower commanding HMS Atropos, the smallest vessel in the fleet, on a series of crucial missions. From overseeing the funeral procession of Admiral Nelson to embarking on a daring salvage operation in the Mediterranean, Hornblower's leadership and tactical skills are put to the test. Throughout the novel, readers are treated to Forester's meticulous attention to historical detail and his ability to craft intense naval action scenes. This book highlights Hornblower's resilience, ingenuity, and growing reputation as a formidable naval officer, making it a compelling read for fans of maritime adventure.

Author : Joseph Pennell,Elizabeth Robins Pennell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1891
Category : Boats and boating
ISBN : HARVARD:HW3C6T

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The Stream of Pleasure by Joseph Pennell,Elizabeth Robins Pennell Pdf

Author : Paul A. L. Vine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015047461044

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Pleasure Boating in the Victorian Era by Paul A. L. Vine Pdf

Author : Charles Edwin Goddard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590421714

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The Thames: rules and bye-laws as to boating, fishing, &c by Charles Edwin Goddard Pdf

Author : Anonymous
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1019412623

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A Guide to the Upper Thames From Richmond to Oxford by Anonymous Pdf

A Guide to the Upper Thames is an informative book that provides detailed information for boating men, anglers, pic-nic parties, and all pleasure seekers on the river who want to explore the Upper Thames from Richmond to Oxford. This guidebook includes maps, descriptions of towns and villages along the way, and tips on where to eat and stay. It is an essential companion for anyone planning a trip down the Upper Thames. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Jerome K Jerome
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798704116547

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Three Men in a Boat Illustrated by Jerome K Jerome Pdf

Three Men in a Boat published in 1889, is a humorous account by English writer Jerome K. Jerome of a two-week boating holiday on the Thames from Kingston upon Thames to Oxford and back to Kingston. The book was initially intended to be a serious travel guide, with accounts of local history along the route, but the humorous elements took over to the point where the serious and somewhat sentimental passages seem a distraction to the comic novel. One of the most praised things about Three Men in a Boat is how undated it appears to modern readers - the jokes have been praised as fresh and witt

Author : W. B. Woodgate
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783368283407

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Boating by W. B. Woodgate Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1888.

Author : Anonymous,BiblioBazaar
Publisher : Nabu Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1293746614

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A Guide to the Upper Thames from Richmond to Oxford by Anonymous,BiblioBazaar Pdf

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author : Peter Borsay,Rosemary Sweet
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2023-07-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350031654

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The Invention of the English Landscape by Peter Borsay,Rosemary Sweet Pdf

Since at least the Reformation, English men and women have been engaged in visiting, exploring and portraying, in words and images, the landscape of their nation. The Invention of the English Landscape examines these journeys and investigations to explore how the natural and historic English landscape was reconfigured to become a widely enjoyed cultural and leisure resource. Peter Borsay considers the manifold forces behind this transformation, such as the rise of consumer culture, the media, industrial and transport revolutions, the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and the Gothic revival. In doing so, he reveals the development of a powerful bond between landscape and natural identity, against the backdrop of social and political change from the early modern period to the start of the Second World War. Borsay's interdisciplinary approach demonstrates how human understandings of the natural world shaped the geography of England, and uncovers a wealth of valuable material, from novels and poems to paintings, that expose historical understandings of the landscape. This innovative approach illuminates how the English countryside and historic buildings became cultural icons behind which the nation was rallied during war-time, and explores the emergence of a post-war heritage industry that is now a definitive part of British cultural life.

Author : Simon Wenham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 1445696606

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Hobbs of Henley by Simon Wenham Pdf

Hobbs of Henley is not only one of the best-known businesses in Henley-on-Thames. This book is a celebration of this famous Thames boat business.