DESCRIBED as ‘the explorer’s guide to over 200 of the most beautiful and intriguing islands around Britain’, Treasured Islands will appeal to a wide audience
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Category: Products & Reviews
Keeping cool in the summer sun
A portable air cooling unit has been produced with boats in mind by British manufacturer TotalCool, based in Clitheroe, Lancashire.
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Separett Tiny – a waterless toilet for small spaces!
London-based WooWoo Waterless toilets are pleased to announce that the new Separett Tiny waterless compost toilet is being released on 1st April 2021.
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A Beginner’s Guide to Living on the Waterways
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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River Canal Rescue launches midi Bilgeaway filter
River Canal Rescue (RCR) has extended its range of Bilgeaway filters with the addition of a new smaller midi filter, suitable for boat owners who
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Shipbuilding in a Lincolnshire market town
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”
“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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A very modern ‘hideout’ from Knights Narrowboats
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
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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The Complete Guide to the Lancaster Canal
The only guide you will need to the Lancaster Canal Reviewer: Les Heath THINKING of doing the Lancaster Canal in the near future? Well don’t
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Britain’s Historic Ships
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
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
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
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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