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This is an illustrated guide to some of the finest tours of southern England`s waterways, from the Grand Union Canal in the South Midlands to the River Tamar in the South West. Scenic lakes, placid canals & broad rivers, as they can only be seen from a canoe or kayak. Eddie & ` Wilf` have chosen the best inland touring routes. They are described in great detail & illustrated with numerous colour photos & maps. The selected routes are suitable for open canoes, sit-on-tops & touring kayaks. Many of them can be tackled as a single voyage or a series of day trips, with campsites en route. The journeys are all accessible but highly varied, taking place on lakes, sheltered coastline, rivers & canals. It is a wonderful book for planning voyages & inspiring dreams, or sharing your experiences with others. ...

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English Cottages.

Illuminating a mix of practicality and beauty, this volume is a visual anthology of the evolution of the cottage. It ranges from some of England's earliest dwellings, built without plans, to purpose-built railway and canal cottages, and to the follies of the 18th century.

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Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.

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