Narrow Boat
Author | : L. T. C. Rolt |
Publisher | : History Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-08-26 |
Genre | : Boat living |
ISBN | : 9780750960618 |
Take a trip down the waterways of England during their hey-day
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Author | : L. T. C. Rolt |
Publisher | : History Press |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-08-26 |
Genre | : Boat living |
ISBN | : 9780750960618 |
Take a trip down the waterways of England during their hey-day
Author | : Michael Stimpson |
Publisher | : The Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 315 |
Release | : 2019-03-25 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1785005529 |
Narrow Boats: Ownership, Care and Maintenance is a practical manual for readers who are new to boating or wanting to buy a narrow boat. It provides a comprehensive guide to all aspects of owning a narrow boat and will enable readers to get the most out of their own narrow boat, whether used for occasional weekends only, or lived on all year round. This book includes a brief history of narrow boating, including types of boats and their purpose; what to look for when buying a boat; ongoing maintenance required, painting, electrics, plumbing and engines; how to be a responsible boater and finally, a useful glossary is included of boating and canal-related terms. Michael A Stimpson has been involved with waterways for over 40 years and has been S Eastern Regional Secretary for the IWA for 14 years. It is fully illustrated with 185 colour photographs.
Author | : Tom Chaplin |
Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | : 126 |
Release | : 2017-10-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1445669986 |
The narrowboats built for transporting cargo on Britain’s canals are one of the great symbols of Britain. This highly illustrated book explores their history and development, and what it was like to crew a working vessel.
Author | : Terry Darlington |
Publisher | : Delta |
Total Pages | : 338 |
Release | : 2008-03-25 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0440337569 |
The hilarious and true story of two senior-citizens and their whippet dog who hatch, plan and carry out a “lunatic scheme” to sail from Stone in Staffordshire to Carcassonne in the South of France.
Author | : Anne Youngson |
Publisher | : Flatiron Books |
Total Pages | : 304 |
Release | : 2021-01-26 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1250764602 |
“Lovely...Another heartening story about the possibility of striking out in a new direction at any age. It is also a soothing read, especially welcome in these anxious times.” —Christian Science Monitor From the author of Meet Me at the Museum, a charming novel of second chances, about three women, one dog, and the narrowboat that brings them together Eve expected Sally to come festooned with suitcases and overnight bags packed with everything she owned, but she was wrong. She arrived on foot, with a rucksack and a carrier bag. “I just walked away,” she said, climbing on to the boat. Eve knew what she meant. Meet Eve, who has left her thirty-year career to become a Free Spirit; Sally, who has waved goodbye to her indifferent husband and two grown-up children; and Anastasia, a defiantly independent narrowboat-dweller, who is suddenly landlocked and vulnerable. Before they quite know what they’ve done, Sally and Eve agree to drive Anastasia’s narrowboat on a journey through the canals of England, as she awaits a life-saving operation. As they glide gently – and not so gently – through the countryside, the eccentricities and challenges of narrowboat life draw them inexorably together, and a tender and unforgettable story unfolds. At summer’s end, all three women must decide whether to return to the lives they left behind, or forge a new path forward. Candid, hilarious, and uplifting, Anne Youngson's The Narrowboat Summer is a celebration of the power of friendship and new experiences to change one’s life, at any age.
Author | : Jennifer Petkus |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2016-01-28 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9780692608258 |
From teaching how to steer a narrowboat to how to flush the toilet, Narrowboating for Beginners will help a first-time boater pretend at least a delusional self-confidence when given the keys to a 60-foot-long, 15-ton metal boat. Topics include how to turn a lock, moor, swing a bridge, light the stove, tie a knot and start the engine. Includes many illustrations and diagrams, including a lock flowchart, scannable QR codes and numerous shortened URLs. If you buy the paperback edition at Amazon, the Kindle version is included free. Visit NarrowboatingforBeginners.com for up to date information.
Author | : Terry Darlington |
Publisher | : Delta |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2009-04-28 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 0440338514 |
Following the triumph of thier trip through France to Carcassonne, these two pensioners (and thier whippet, Jim) now cast off in thier narrowboat down the Intracoastal Waterway of the USA - from VIrginia to the Gulf of Mexico.
Author | : Nick Billingham |
Publisher | : Crowood Press |
Total Pages | : 142 |
Release | : 1995 |
Genre | : Canal-boats |
ISBN | : 9781852238612 |
A thorough grounding is provided in this book in all aspects of looking after the various systems that make up a narrow boat. Proper installation and maintenance of these systems is vital for safe and enjoyable cruising. It will enable all narrow boat owners to keep equipment in good working order.
Author | : Tony Jones |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 364 |
Release | : 2016-03-10 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1408188015 |
The UK has over 1000 miles of navigable canals and rivers which are home to an estimated over 70,000 boats. To the untrained eye canal boats can look much the same, but there are some very important distinctions and a new buyer has some very important choices to make. This book discusses those choices, taking into consideration the various boating profiles. From those choosing to live on board permanently, to constant cruisers, and weekend boaters to fair-weather cruisers, each will require a different type of boat if they are to fully enjoy their new vessel. The book covers finding and buying a boat, the legalities of purchase, the different features and utilities, finding a mooring, boating health and safety, the cost of boating, boat maintenance, boating etiquette and many other frequently asked questions.
Author | : Anne Youngson |
Publisher | : National Geographic Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2021-08-31 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 1784165336 |
THE BBC RADIO TWO BOOK CLUB PICK A hugely charming, uplifting story that shows it's never too late for new adventures - for fans of HAROLD FRY, DEAR MRS BIRD and THE LIBRARIAN. 'Full of grace and humanity' SUNDAY TIMES 'Life-affirming and funny' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING Meet Eve, who has departed from her thirty-year career to become a Free Spirit; Sally, who has waved goodbye to her indifferent husband and two grown-up children; and Anastasia: defiantly independent narrowboat-dweller, suddenly vulnerable as she awaits a life-saving operation. Inexperienced and ill-equipped, Sally and Eve embark upon a journey through the canals of England, guided by the remote and unsympathetic Anastasia. As they glide gently - and not so gently - through the countryside, the eccentricities and challenges of canalboat life draw them inexorably together, and a tender and unforgettable story unfolds. Disarmingly truthful and narrated with a rare, surprising wit, THREE WOMEN AND A BOAT is a journey over the glorious waterways of England and into the unfathomable depths of the human heart. ---------------------------- What customers are saying: 'Moving, tender and just a balm for the soul' ***** 'Perfect for those in need of an uplifting read' **** 'A warm and enjoyable read' *****