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Category : Harbors
Languages : en
Pages : 404
Book Description
Port of London
Author: Kerryoans up the Clyde!
Author: Allan MorrisonPublisher: Luath Press Ltd
ISBN: 1804250732
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 138
Book Description
'If the Waverley sank right now and I wanted to swim to the nearest land, how far would that be?' 'About a hundred yards, sur.' 'Amazing. Which way?' 'Down!' True 'Glesca' humour and history combined, Kerryoans up the Clyde! recounts the adventures of a vessel full of character with a captain to match: Morrison's Waverley and 'Big Lizzie' are each as formidable and inalienably Scottish as the other. Morrison captures the charmingly unique spirit of the last of the Clyde's paddle steamers as well as the facts of its history. Full of playful tales, many a chuckle and the quirky illustrations of Bob Dewar, you're sure to find something that floats your boat!
Britain's Living Past
Author: Anthony BurtonPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1844865452
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
Britain's Living Past is a celebration of the best of the past, of things that have been preserved because they still matter to the community. It is a book in which the emphasis is very much on the word 'living'; looking at traditions, pastimes and working practices, some centuries old, that survive today not as museum pieces or in pages of a history book but as part of everyday modern life. From reminders of Britain's great maritime past in the crafts of the shipwright and the rope maker, to the organised mayhem that is the Ashbourne Tuesday football match and the exotic splendour of Giffords traditional circus, writer Tony Burton and photographer Rob Scott have travelled the length and breadth of our great nation to recreate for the reader the amazing sights they have seen. Together they have travelled from Shetland in the far north to the tip of Cornwall. They have sailed along the Scottish coast in a paddle steamer and learned how to make Melton Mowbray pork pies by hand. They have watched ponies galloping through the streets of Appleby and resisted the temptation to try too many of the sweets in the world's oldest sweet shop. This is a book that delights in the rich diversity of our historic survivors. For both author and photographer it has been a pleasure to witness many skilled people at work: to discover the complexity of building a fairground organ or to marvel at the skill and athleticism of circus performers. This is a book of rich variety that celebrates the great survivors from our islands' history.
Scotland
Author: Jenny McKelviePublisher: Edizioni WhiteStar
ISBN: 8854419303
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
Inspiring photography, insider tips, cultural interpretation, and expert advice are hallmarks of these bestselling travel guides, ensuring a more authentic, enriching experience of the destination. A tour of Scotland in the company of the experts, enjoying the gastronomic delights of the Highlands, climbing the slopes of Ben Nevis--the highest mountain in the British Isles--discovering the islands, and driving along the North Coast 500, one of the most beautiful coastal roads in the world. A guide to the history and culture of this fascinating country, with detailed information for strolls through the city streets of Edinburgh and Glasgow and walking routes through the highlands. There are descriptions of the traditional whisky distilleries and the many activities to be enjoyed in this magnificent country. Walking tours and outings by car, maps with descriptions of the places to visit, from the glorious Royal Mile of Edinburgh to the fishing villages of Fife. Excursions off the beaten track, like the walk along the breath-taking cliffs on the island of Skye and trekking to the peak of Ben Macdui.
Waverley Steam Navigation Company
Author: Alistair DeaytonPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445641690
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
A new book that explores the history of the Waverley Steam Navigation Company.
Scotland Remembered
Author: Michael MeighanPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445696517
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
In this book author Michael Meighan examines the history of Scotland through its monuments and memorials.
Lost Buildings of Worthing
Author: Antony EdmondsPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445657082
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
A vivid and fascinating account of Worthing's old buildings and the people associated with them, beautifully illustrated with engravings and photographs.
Anthony's Standard Business Directory and Reference Book of Woburn, Winchester, Arlington, Lexington, Belmont, Watertown, Waltham, Newton, Massachusetts
Author: Glasgow: A Transport History
Author: Michael MeighanPublisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398115835
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
A portrait of Glasgow’s public transport history from the nineteenth century through to the present day.
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