{"product_id":"101-wonders-of-the-waterways-a-guide-to-the-sights-and-secrets-of-britains-canals-and-rivers-9781472991775","title":"101 Wonders of the Waterways: A Guide to the Sights and Secrets of Britain's Canals and Rivers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain's diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeautifully 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 \u003ci\u003e101 Wonders of the Waterways \u003c\/i\u003eshows 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCanal 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: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Historic Hungerford in Berkshire, where William of Orange was staying when he was offered the crown after the Glorious Revolution\u003cbr\u003e- The world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, soaring spectacularly on slender tapered columns 126 feet over the River Dee below\u003cbr\u003e- Hest Bank, with its stunning views and the only place where a canal runs so close to the seashore that you can smell the seaweed from the back of your boat \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs well as lively personal anecdotes, and insightful commentary on Britain's heritage and history, this guide includes handy recommendations to help you make the most of your visit to each wonder. This is the book you will want to have in the back of your car, or stuffed into your backpack, so you can find an idyllic place for a picnic, or the perfect day trip for a long weekend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteve Haywood\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer, journalist and filmmaker, and the author of five previous waterways books. He's been a devoted inland waterways narrowboater for fifty years and has written a monthly column for the magazine \u003ci\u003eCanal Boat\u003c\/i\u003e for more than ten years. He is author of \u003ci\u003eTales from the Tillerman\u003c\/i\u003e (Adlard Coles). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoira Haynes\u003c\/b\u003e is a trained journalist who has worked in local and regional newspapers. She has spent several years as a liveaboard cruising the length and breadth of our canals and navigable rivers.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Adlard Coles Nautical Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50388897366290,"sku":"9781472991775","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9d23495f-8f5a-43d0-bc35-325a8a7208cc.jpg?v=1728911309","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/101-wonders-of-the-waterways-a-guide-to-the-sights-and-secrets-of-britains-canals-and-rivers-9781472991775","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}