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Category: Reviews

A Beginner’s Guide to Living on the Waterways

December 15, 2020 Janet Richardson Featured, Reviews

Let’s ignore the old adage for a minute because the cover of this book gives a very strong clue to its ethos.

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Shipbuilding in a Lincolnshire market town

April 17, 2020 Janet Richardson Reviews

WHEN Louth author and historian Stuart Sizer first researched the history of his local canal, he concentrated on the construction, personalities and businesses and not

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Book review: “A Delight for all Boaters”

March 17, 2020 Shannon Butcher Featured, Reviews

“WHAT a wonderful surprise I had when starting to read We Don’t Go Far But We Do See Life,” said reviewer, Les Heath. “Author Keith

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The hideout, the latest boat from Knight's Narrowboats.

A very modern ‘hideout’ from Knights Narrowboats

January 20, 2020 Sam Hewitt Reviews

THE latest boat from Knights Narrowboats won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. If you like a traditional book, then the hideout isn’t for you, but

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Mysterious Moorings with Mouse by Kitty Irvine

July 31, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

A magical canal adventure Reviewer: Kathryn Smith THE adventures in the story of Mysterious Moorings with Mouse all begin when Fred and Lottie’s longed-for family

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Britain’s Historic Ships

June 28, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

Dip in these pages to expand your horizons Reviewer: Harry Arnold BRITAIN’S Historic Ships is another lavishly produced and illustrated volume from Bloomsbury in what

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Towing Path Tales by Beatrice Holloway

June 28, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

Towpath tales for children Reviewer: Kathryn Smith AN ITINERANT lifestyle, new faces and places every day and evenings spent around a roaring stove; the link

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Canals Of Britain by Stuart Fisher

June 28, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

A detailed overview of Britain’s waterway network Reviewer: Harry Arnold THERE are a number of general guides to Britain’s waterways and this is one of

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Hidden Nature – A Voyage of Discovery by Alys Fowler

May 30, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

The healing power of the outdoors Reviewer: Sarah Palmer I’VE been a fan of Alys Fowler’s approach to gardening for some time: her embrace of

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London’s Strangest: The Thames

May 30, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

Odd happenings along the River Thames Reviewer: Elizabeth Rogers A COLLECTION of ‘extraordinary but true’ stories has been compiled by Iain Spragg in London’s Strangest:

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The Canal Pioneers by Anthony Burton

May 5, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

Canal construction from 2500 BC to the early 20th century Reviewer: Robert Davies ANTHONY Burton is a well-known author and broadcaster and we reviewed the

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The Mid-Shannon Waterway – A pictorial book of designated and tranquil moorings by Donal Boland

May 4, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

The Mid-Shannon Waterway –
a new book for intrepid boaters Reviewer: Alison Alderton I FIRST met Donal Boland at a Shannon Boat Rally which he attended

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Panorama of the Thames. A Riverside View of Georgian London

May 3, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews

A riverside view of Georgian London Reviewer: Elizabeth Rogers FOR any book lover looking for a purposeful use of any Christmas gift book tokens –

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The Wrong Way Round by Rob Pearson

May 3, 2017 Janet Richardson Reviews, Uncategorized

Going the wrong way round Reviewer: Les Heath AN INCREASING number of boaters are now using blogs on social media to keep friends in the

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