Forgotten Canals of Yorkshire : Wakefield to Swinton via Barnsley

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Glister, Roger.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Canals--England--Design and construction--History.

Canals--England--History.

Canals--England--Yorkshire--History.

Local Subjects:

Canals--England--Design and construction--History.

Canals--England--History.

Canals--England--Yorkshire--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (141 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

: Wharncliffe, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Forgotten Canals of Yorkshire: Wakefield to Swinton via Barnsley' is part of the canal series in 'Transport Through the Ages', brought to you by Wharncliffe Books. This fascinating book traces the nostalgic journey of the canal boats through the ages. As an illustrative history, 'The Forgotten Canals of Yorkshire: Wakefield to Swinton via Barnsley', is based on a unique collection of photographs collected by the late Alan Hall. They illuminate the Barnsley Canal and the Dearne and Dove Canal not only in their working years but also in their decline and eventual abandonment. Most of the pho

Contents:

""TRANSPORT THROUGH THE AGES""; ""OTHER TITLES IN THE SERIES:""; ""Title Page""; ""Dedication""; ""Copyright Page""; ""Table of Contents""; ""CHAPTER ONE - The Barnsley Canal""; ""Introduction""; ""CHAPTER TWO - The Dearne & Dove Canal""; ""CHAPTER THREE - Elsecar Branch""; ""CHAPTER FOUR - Worsbrough Branch""; ""CHAPTER FIVE - Where Now?""; ""CHAPTER SIX - Personalities""; ""Postscript""

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781783400867

1783400862

9781783408146

1783408146

OCLC:

854974791