Urban Waterways

Product Description

Before roads & rail the industrial hubs of Great Britain were linked to the ports by a network of manmade waterways. These canals fell into disuse in the early part of the twentieth century but in the last fifty years they have undergone a complete revival. These newly transformed waterways have become attractive destinations & for newcomers to a city walking its waterways will unlock famous highlights as well as hidden delights. & that is just what this book does too. With the lavish colour photography for which he is renowned Britains biographer photographer Derek Pratt explores all the major cities & towns linked by waterways bringing to life the canals & their environs with images that are stunning stylish & beautiful. Through interesting informative & typically quirky text Derek also reveals a whole treasure trove of fascinating things most people dont know about these industrial landscapes whilst also explaining the commercial history of the waterways their subsequent decline & recent revitalisation. Towns & cities covered include: London Oxford Bristol Liverpool Manchester Sheffield Stoke on Trent & the Potteries Leeds Gloucester Reading Birmingham & the Black Country Rugby Worcester Coventry Leicester Nottingham & Bath.