101 Wonders of the Waterways av Steve Haywood, Moira Haynes

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<b>A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain¿s diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.</b>Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the many extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found on Britain¿s waterways. Our canals and rivers link into a diverse 3,000-mile-long network, and <i>101 Wonders of the Waterways </i>shows you that wherever you find yourself in the country, there will be something nearby to give you a taste of this beautiful and nostalgia-infused world. Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes bring our waterways to life with their witty and lyrical prose, including many lesser-known and often ignored places ¿ the best-kept secrets of Britain¿s canals and rivers. Some examples of wonders include:¿ Historic Hungerford in Berkshire, where William of Orange was staying when he was offered the crown after the Glorious Revolution¿ The world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, soaring spectacularly on sl