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Waterways of Northamptonshire
Author: David Blagrove
Hard cover with dust jacket, Good condition.
Waterways of Northamptonshire by David Blagrove is a detailed local history that explores the development, use, and heritage of the county’s navigable rivers and canals, with particular focus on the River Nene and the Grand Union and Oxford canals as they pass through Northamptonshire. Drawing on the author’s first‑hand experience as a canal boatman and his deep involvement with Britain’s waterways, the book traces the evolution of these routes from early navigation improvements in the 18th century through the age of railways, nationalisation, and their later role in leisure and recreation. It combines historical narrative with a guided “along the towpaths” tour of the waterways, richly illustrated with maps, archival photographs, and commentary that bring to life the engineering achievements, communities, and changing landscapes shaped by water transport. (northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk)
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