Barging Round Britain

Exploring the History of our Nation's Canals and Waterways

Authors:	John Sergeant and David Bartley
Published:	2016
Format:	Paperback, 416 pages
Size:	196 × 128 × 26 mm

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A Journey Through Britain’s Canal Heritage

From Somerset to the Hebrides, John Sergeant uncovers the history, charm and cultural significance of the UK’s remarkable inland waterways.

Barging Round Britain is the official companion to the ITV series Barging Through Britain, returning in 2016 with popular TV journalist John Sergeant as presenter. He contributes the foreword and introductions to this engaging and informative book.

Covering routes across the UK – from the rolling downs of Somerset to the dramatic landscapes of the Hebrides – this guide celebrates the canal network and the communities it connects. It explores the history of Britain's waterways, from their role in the Industrial Revolution to their part in the 2012 Olympics, offering a vivid portrait of the people and places that have shaped this national treasure.

About the Author

John Sergeant is a TV and radio journalist, and formerly the BBC's chief political correspondent. He remains a familiar face on shows such as The One Show, Have I Got News for You and Qi. He starred in Strictly Come Dancing in 2008, famously finishing bottom of the leaderboard but top of the public vote.