Since it opened in 2003 Hadrian’ s Wall Path has become one of Britain’ s most popular long-distance paths.
Wedgwood was born in the Staffordshire Potteries in 1739 and lived in the area all his life. His family were all potters, working in traditional ways, but Josiah was to revolutionise the industry.
This book tells the often dramatic and always fascinating story of flight in lighter than air machines.
Following the limestone escarpment on the Western edge of the Cotswolds, the 102 miles of the Cotswold Way take the walker through a quintessentially English landscape as varied as it is beautiful.
The 93-mile West Highland Way is indisputably Britain’ s most spectacular long-distance path.
A charming and insightful exploration of the amazing architecture and engineering wonders that surround Britain's inland waterways.
Newly researched information, good selection of illustrations, good index.
A fascinating guide to the British 18th century railway age and its affect on the lives of those around it, from the pioneers of locomotive engines and navvies who built the rails to the passengers who rode them.
A Comprehensive History of the Industry, New Factual Information, Interesting Narrative, Useful Selection of Illustrations
The book gives a new perspective on the life of Isambard Brunel.
This book tells the story of London's maritime history from the the establishment of Roman Londinium to the present day.
This is the first book to tell the story of London's transport system from the earliest times to the present day.