A brilliant history of English canals and what makes them work. The book is divided into three clear sections. The first describes the history of the canals, the second looks at their structures and features, and the third suggest special sites of interest around the country, which can be visited on foot or by boat.Highly readable text by Stan Yorke, backed by diagrams and illustrations from Trevor Yorke.
A brilliant history of English canals and what makes them work. The book is divided into three clear sections. The first describes the history of the ...
The story of how machines changed the face of industry and farming in the 18th and 19th centuries. Highly readable text by Stan Yorke, backed by expert diagrams and illustrations from Trevor Yorke.
The story of how machines changed the face of industry and farming in the 18th and 19th centuries. Highly readable text by Stan Yorke, backed by exper...
Traces the history of the countys lines, including many branch lines, from their opening in the 19th century and, in many cases, their closure in the 20th century.
Traces the history of the countys lines, including many branch lines, from their opening in the 19th century and, in many cases, their closure in the ...
