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Waterways World, 1st March 2019

A rewarding account of the canal network in the twilight phase after commercial use had largely ended, but before the full sweep of restoration had begun.

Railway & Canal Historical Society

Well worth a read, and inspiration for a trip despite the unchanging regular restrictions caused by water shortages of today and back in the 1970s.

Towpath Talk, January 2019 - reviewed by Colin Wareing

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BRITAIN, January 2018

For readers looking to update their copy of Back Door Britain, or hoping to understand pleasure-boating when it was still a fairly obscure pursuit, you won't be disappointed with this very nearly presented hardback.

Waterways World, December 2018 – reviewed by James Francis Fox

The volume is well-written; the author a raconteur of some ability and the result is a delightful ‘wander’ along largely-neglected paths.

Keith Rimmer, NZ Crown Mines

A lovely travel book.

Four Shires magazine, November 2018

It remains a good read about canal travel at the time and may well inspire current day travellers to explore Britain's waterways, which is no bad thing.

Best of British, October 2018 – reviewed by David Brown

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BBC Radio Gloucestershire, 26th September 2018 - with presenter Dominic Cotter

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BBC Radio Nottingham, 17th September 2018 - with presenter Alan Clifford