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Waterways Past and Present is a unique photographic record of Britain's magnificent and varied waterways heritage. Through the superb photography of Derek Pratt, this book looks at 40 transitional years when England's inland waterways changed from being a thriving commercial transport system to the varied and beautiful pleasure-cruising network it is today. Each double-page spread juxtaposes superb atmospheric black and white photos of the locations as they were 40 years ago with vibrant color photos showing how they are today. From quintessentially English rivers to London's busy canal network, all are captured in this wonderful celebration of Britain's inland waterways heritage, highlighting the architectural legacy and natural beauty that attracts thousands of visitors to go boating or walk along the towpaths.

Derek Pratt is a professional photographer and specialist writer on inland waterways. His photo library contains a large collection of photos taken over a period of 45 years, and he is the author of several books and articles on the subject.

Times of Change	p. 7
The Age of Brindley	p. 8
The Bridgewater Canal	p. 9
The Trent and Mersey Canal	p. 10
The Caldon Canal	p. 13
The Staffs and Worcester Canal	p. 17
The Coventry Canal	p. 23
The Oxford Canal	p. 26
The Chesterfield Canal	p. 30
The Pennine Canals	p. 32
The London Road	p. 43
The London Canals	p. 49
London's River	p. 57
Royal River	p. 61
Shakespeare's Avon	p. 69
The Changing Face of Birmingham	p. 74
The Back of the Map	p. 77
Canals in Manchester	p. 81
Canals in Wales	p. 86
Canals in Scotland	p. 91
East Anglian Waterways	p. 98
Western Canals	p. 105
Southern Waterways	p. 108
King Coal	p. 114
Cut and Fill	p. 118
The Boat Horse	p. 122
Steam Boats	p. 126
Restoration	p. 129
Painted Boats	p. 133
The Anderton Lift	p. 136
Aqueducts	p. 138
Waterside Inns	p. 142
Waterways in Winter	p. 146
Waterways Flora and Fauna	p. 151
Into the 21st Century	p. 153
Index	p. 158
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Waterways Past & Present A unique record of Britain's waterways heritage

Waterways Past & Present A unique record of Britain's waterways heritage

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