Barging Round Britain: Exploring the History of our Nation's Canals and Waterways

Description

Taking eight of our most celebrated waterways - including the Caledonian, Grand Union and the Trent and Mersey canals -Barging round Britaincharts a course through the history of British inland navigation from its industrial heyday to today's pleasure seekers, looking for beauty and tranquility. Barging Round Britain by David Bartley is a beautifully-illustrated guide to a unique and fascinating part of our history- the canal network. Explore the people and places that have forged this national treasure, from the birth of the Industrial Revolution to the leisure explosion on our waterways today. Fully-illustrated with maps and photographs, the book will trace canal routes across the UK, from the Georgian grandeur of Bath to the dramatic splendour of the Scottish Highlands. David Bartley's Barging Round Britain includes a foreword and chapter introductions by the presenter of the TV series, John Sergeant.

John Sergeant is a TV and radio journalist, and formerly the BBC's chief political correspondent. He remains a TV regular on shows such as The One Show, Have I Got News for You and Qi. He was the star of Strictly Come Dancing 2008, repeatedly finishing bottom of the score board, but top of the public vote.