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AT THE HEART OF THE WATERWAYS

by David Blagrove

Published by Buchebroc Press. 3rd. 2003

Slightly better than very good condition. Third Edition, revised and updated. The story of the canals in the village of Braunston, Northamptonshire. Orange pictorial boards. Colour & b/w photos.

SIGNED by author, with dedication to previous owner. spine is faded. Some foxing to prelims.

ISBN: 1871918057
Stock no. 2116298

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Contents

  • Introduction
  • Foreword to the third edition by Tim Coghlan
  • 1. The coming of the Canal, 1768 to 1793
  • 2. The Grand Junction Canal, 1793 to 1805
  • 3. The Golden Years, 1800 to 1838
  • 4. Fighting the Railways, 1840 to 1900
  • 5. The Josher Years, 1901 to 1929
  • 6. The Grand Union era, 1929 to 1947
  • 7. Fall and Rise, 1950 onwards
  • Acknowledgements
  • Notes

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