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Canals Of Britain by Stuart Fisher

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Janet Richardson

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June 28, 2017

A detailed overview of Britain’s waterway network Reviewer: Harry Arnold THERE are a number of general guides to Britain’s waterways […]
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Light touch in Falkirk Tunnel

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Janet Richardson

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June 22, 2017

By Hugh Dougherty THEY’VE taken a light touch to illuminating the 690-yard-long Falkirk Tunnel, blasted through solid rock by navvies […]
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How to test your batteries and use a multi-meter

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Janet Richardson

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June 16, 2017

TESTING battery voltage is not something the everyday boat owner would undertake, however, being able to test your own batteries […]
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Character of the cut

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Janet Richardson

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June 16, 2017

Elizabeth Rogers meets waterways officer Tony Forster, who lives and breathes boats for work, rest and play. “I AM certainly […]
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Hidden Nature – A Voyage of Discovery by Alys Fowler

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Janet Richardson

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May 30, 2017

The healing power of the outdoors Reviewer: Sarah Palmer I’VE been a fan of Alys Fowler’s approach to gardening for […]
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London’s Strangest: The Thames

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Janet Richardson

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May 30, 2017

Odd happenings along the River Thames Reviewer: Elizabeth Rogers A COLLECTION of ‘extraordinary but true’ stories has been compiled by […]
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Dog walking on the canals

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Janet Richardson

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May 23, 2017

WHEN it comes to stretching all four legs, the canal is a canine’s best friend. Paula Boyden, deputy veterinary director […]
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The Canal Pioneers by Anthony Burton

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Janet Richardson

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May 5, 2017

Canal construction from 2500 BC to the early 20th century Reviewer: Robert Davies ANTHONY Burton is a well-known author and […]
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The Mid-Shannon Waterway – A pictorial book of designated and tranquil moorings by Donal Boland

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Janet Richardson

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May 4, 2017

The Mid-Shannon Waterway – a new book for intrepid boaters Reviewer: Alison Alderton I FIRST met Donal Boland at a Shannon […]
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Panorama of the Thames. A Riverside View of Georgian London

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Janet Richardson

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May 3, 2017

A riverside view of Georgian London Reviewer: Elizabeth Rogers FOR any book lover looking for a purposeful use of any […]
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The Wrong Way Round by Rob Pearson

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Janet Richardson

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May 3, 2017

Going the wrong way round Reviewer: Les Heath AN INCREASING number of boaters are now using blogs on social media […]
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The Turf

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Janet Richardson

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April 7, 2017

A Tudor gem FEW places on earth can feel solitary at the same time as welcoming people. There’s a secret […]
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New plastic reinforced trims and seals

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Janet Richardson

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March 30, 2017

SEALS + Direct Ltd, a leading UK supplier to the marine industry of rubber and PVC seals and trims, has […]
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From cars to canal boats

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Janet Richardson

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March 21, 2017

Phil Pickin meets the team at the Bickerstaffe Boat Company. PEOPLE come to boating in some unusual ways and none […]
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