Reviewer: Robert Davies HERE is a book that provides a very useful insight into the ups and downs of living aboard a narrowboat. A crew
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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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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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London’s Strangest: The Thames
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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Innovative clothing for enjoying the great outdoors
Reviewer: Phil Pickin ANYONE who loves the outdoors knows how much the right clothing enhances the experience of being outside observing wildlife and this was
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A Beginner’s Guide to Living on the Waterways
Reviewer: Kathryn Smith 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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The Canal Pioneers by Anthony Burton
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
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
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
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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From cars to canal boats
Phil Pickin meets the team at the Bickerstaffe Boat Company. PEOPLE come to boating in some unusual ways and none more unorthodox than husband and
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