Towpath Guide: The South Oxford Canal

This is the first in a series of Guides designed to appeal to all users of the UK’s...



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Books

"You Can't Wear Out An Indian Scout - Indians and the Wall of Death" - a look at the history of Indian Motorcycles and in patticular their role in the Wall of Death fairground attraction.

"Golden Daze" - a novel of football, work and love.

"Walking on Water" - a travelogue featuring a canal novice's trip down the spine of the inland waterways on a battered ex-hire boat 'Florrie'

"James Brindley: The First Canal Builder" - a biography of the unsung hero who united a kingdom and lit the spark that ignited the industrial revolution.

"Pub Walks For Motorists in Beds, Bucks & Herts"  - a book featuring 40 circular walks across these three home counties.

Tempus Towpath Guides - Four of these have been published covering the South Oxford Canal, the Grand Union (in two instalments, North and South) and the Kennet and Avon.

"Britain's Canals: A Handbook"- an indespensible guide to all things canal-related, a 'primer' for the beginner and a 'reminder' full of things you didn't know for the intiated.  Part of the Tempus Towpath series

"Living Aboard" - a complete guide for anyone thinking about living on board a boat.  Also part of the Tempus Towpath series.  Due for publication Spring 2008.

"Waterside Walks In Bucks" - a book featuring 20 circular walks around Buckinghamshire.

"Drive And Stroll In Beds and Bucks"  - A book featuring 20 short strolls in these two counties.

"Riding the Wall of Death" - A history of the popular fairground attraction the Wall of Death, written with Allan Ford, one of the UK's last surviving wall of death riders.

"Pocket Pub Walks: Hertfordshire" - 15 short walks in Hertfordshire. 

"Waterside Walks in Herts and Beds" - 20 circular waterside walks in these two counties. 

 
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