Library
Here you can search for any of Nick's books and articles. If you know the title you're looking for simply click in the appropriate letter, if not search by type and subject to find what you're looking for.
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A Convenient Stopping Point
A quick canter through the history of Beaconsfield from medieval times to the 21st century.
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A Gentleman on the Wall of Death
A feature on Doug Murphy from Colne in Lancashire, often described as the 'the nicest man ever to ride a Wall of Death'.
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A Marylebone Towpath
Nick postulates the possibility of a walk along the towpaths following the route of the railway line out of Marylebone
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A Peak Pioneeer's Defining Moment
A feature on Peak District hero James Brindley.
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A Tale of Keys and Angst
The first of a two parter exploring a trip down the Kennet and Avon Canal
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A Walk on the Wet Side
This is a feature in Canals and Rivers which looks at the best long distance waterside walking routes, ranging from Angles Way along the Norfolk/Suffolk border to the Thames Path.
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A Woeful Reputation
A look at Bourne End, outside Hemel Hempstead in Herts, and its woe water.
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Aldbury - Home to Playboys and Dukes
A look at Aldbury in Hertfordshire, where the Playboy organisation was once based featuring a walk from Pocket Pub Walks in Hertfordshire.
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Alfred's Wedding Cake
A feature on Halton in Buckinghamshire, focusing on the Rothschild connection.
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Be Inspired Be Very Inspired
Nick's October 2009 'Cor Blimey' column looks at the power of positive thinking and challenging convention to bring communities together.
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Be My Guide
An article published in 2005 on what led the author (Nick) to write the Tempus Towpath Guides.
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Boating on a Budget (1) - Choose Your Craft Carefully
The first in a new series designed to beat the credit crunch called 'Boating on a Budget'. In this article Nick, along with co-author Allan Ford, looks at things to consider when thinking about the sort of craft you will need to start boating.
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Boating on a Budget (2) - Budget Buying
The second in the series designed to help boaters beat the credit crunch. This installment follows up on the previous month's look at how to choose your craft by suggesting ways of getting what you want without breaking the bank.
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Boating on a Budget (3) - Absolute Essentials
The third in a series looking at boating on a budget, with this feature looking at those areas of expenditure it's hard, or even foolhardy, to ignore.
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Boating on a Budget (4) - Conserving Resources
The fourth in the continuing series on boating with a budget considers how best to conserve resources.
