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Waterways Culture & Stories

These are not just books – they're passports to a world where water becomes home, and ordinary life transforms into an extraordinary journey. Inland waterways culture is a vibrant tapestry of personal stories, community traditions, and a unique way of living that defies conventional boundaries.

From personal memoirs of life aboard narrowboats to rich explorations of canal community traditions, these volumes reveal the heart and soul of inland waterway living. You'll discover intimate narratives that go beyond simple description, offering profound insights into a lifestyle that is at once traditional and revolutionary. Each book is a window into a world where home moves with the water, where community means something entirely different, and where the rhythm of life is measured by locks, bridges, and endless horizons.

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  • Cover of "101 Wonders of the Waterways" from Adlard Coles by canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes. The cover highlights a narrowboat navigating Britain's serene waterways, surrounded by lush green trees, with smaller images featuring hidden gems such as the Falkirk Wheel and a historic mill.

    101 Wonders of the Waterways

    A guide to the sights and secrets of Britain's canals and rivers

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  • Book cover for *All Boats Are Sinking* by Hannah Pierce from Summersdale. The bold title and author's name are accompanied by a drawing of a person with a hat, boots, and rope. Subtitle: "Navigating Life, Love, and Locks on a Solo Narrowboat Journey.

    All Boats Are Sinking

    Navigating Life, Love and Locks on a Narrowboat

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  • The "Barging Round Britain" cover, by John Sergeant and David Bartley, depicts an illustrated river scene with trees, a boat, and birds on British waterways. The text reads: "Exploring the history and heritage of our lost waterways," with the Penguin Books logo at the bottom.

    Barging Round Britain

    Exploring the History of our Nation's Canals and Waterways

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  • HarperCollins' "Boater" book cover features an illustrated canal boat on a river, with trees and a brick bridge in the background beneath a blue sky, reflecting the beauty of life on England’s waterways.

    Boater

    A Life on England's Waterways

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    £1699
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  • Cover of "Britain's Canals" by Anthony Burton & Derek Pratt, features a red and blue title, subtitle, three scenic images of Britain's waterways with canals, bridges, locks, and the Adlard Coles logo at the bottom.

    Britain's Canals

    Exploring their Architectural and Engineering Wonders

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    £1899
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  • Illustrated cover for "Canal Ghosts & Water-Wights" by Nick Ford, published by Country Books. Features detailed black-and-white artwork depicting Britain's haunted waterways, buildings, and a boat under a cloudy sky, capturing the essence of paranormal occurrences.

    Canal Ghosts & Water-Wights

    The Spirits of Britain's Waterways

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  • Cover of "Canals of Britain" by Adlard Coles, showcasing canal exploration with scenic images of Britain's canals featuring narrowboats, trees, and greenery. The title stands out in bold text.

    Canals of Britain

    The Comprehensive Guide

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    £3000
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  • Book cover of "Floating Home" by Tonic features an illustrated narrowboat on UK waterways with green hills, birds in flight, and endorsements at the top; a travel memoir about lessons from a life less ordinary by Adam Lind.

    Floating Home

    Lessons from a life less ordinary

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    £1899
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  • The "Narrow Boats" cover by Amberley Publishing displays a vibrant narrowboat on a peaceful canal, surrounded by lush greenery and rolling hills, reflecting the traditional essence of Britain's working boats.

    Narrow Boats

    Part of the Britain's Heritage series

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    £899
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    Please See Note

    Tales from the Tillerman

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    £1299
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  • The cover of "The Canal Guide" by Stuart Fisher, published by Adlard Coles, features vibrant narrowboats sailing a sunlit canal surrounded by lush greenery. It highlights "Updated & Expanded" and "Britain’s 55 Best Canals," making it an essential guide to Britain's waterways heritage.

    The Canal Guide

    Britain's 55 Best Canals

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    £2000
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    Ups and Downs of a Lockkeeper

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    £1199
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  • The "Water Gypsies" book by Julian Dutton, with a foreword by Samuel West and published by The History Press, features a serene cover depicting a canal scene with a houseboat, trees, and a sheep. It explores the vibrant life on Britain's rivers and waterways.
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    Water Gypsies

    A History of Life on Britain's Rivers and Canals

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  • The illustrated book cover for "Water Ways" by Profile Books features grassy landscapes with waterways, swans, narrowboats, walkers, and cyclists. The title reads "Water Ways: A Thousand Miles Along Britain’s Canals" by Jasper Winn. Topped with a quote: "The perfect guide to these wet roads and water streets.

    Water Ways

    A thousand miles along Britain's canals

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    £1299
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