Urban Waterways (PDF)
A Window on to the Waterways of England's Towns and Cities
(Sprache: Englisch)
Before roads and 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...
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...
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Before roads and 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. Opened up,
developed and transformed, the urban waterways have become attractive
leisure destinations, and waterside properties rank high on estate
agents' 'most sought-after' lists. For newcomers to a city, walking its
waterways will unlock famous highlights as well as hidden delights. And
that is just what this book does too.
With the lavish colour photography for which he is renowned, Britain's
'biographer photographer' Derek Pratt explores all the major cities and
towns linked by waterways, bringing to life the canals and their
environs with images that are stunning and beautiful. Through
interesting, informative and typically quirky text, Derek also reveals
lots of fascinating things most people don't know about these
industrial landscapes, whilst also revealing the commercial history of
the waterways, their subsequent decline and recent revitalisation.
Towns and cities covered include: London, Oxford, Bristol, Liverpool,
Manchester, Sheffield, Stoke on Trent and the Potteries, Leeds,
Gloucester, Reading, Birmingham and the Black Country, Rugby,
Worcester, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Bath.
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. Opened up,
developed and transformed, the urban waterways have become attractive
leisure destinations, and waterside properties rank high on estate
agents' 'most sought-after' lists. For newcomers to a city, walking its
waterways will unlock famous highlights as well as hidden delights. And
that is just what this book does too.
With the lavish colour photography for which he is renowned, Britain's
'biographer photographer' Derek Pratt explores all the major cities and
towns linked by waterways, bringing to life the canals and their
environs with images that are stunning and beautiful. Through
interesting, informative and typically quirky text, Derek also reveals
lots of fascinating things most people don't know about these
industrial landscapes, whilst also revealing the commercial history of
the waterways, their subsequent decline and recent revitalisation.
Towns and cities covered include: London, Oxford, Bristol, Liverpool,
Manchester, Sheffield, Stoke on Trent and the Potteries, Leeds,
Gloucester, Reading, Birmingham and the Black Country, Rugby,
Worcester, Coventry, Leicester, Nottingham and Bath.
Autoren-Porträt von Derek Pratt
Derek Pratt is a professional photographer and specialist writer on inland waterways. His photo library contains a large collection of stunning photos taken over a period of 45 years, and he is the author of several books and articles on the subject.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Derek Pratt
- 2013, 1. Auflage, 160 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: Bloomsbury UK
- ISBN-10: 1408140586
- ISBN-13: 9781408140581
- Erscheinungsdatum: 18.07.2013
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