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RESCUED FROM OBSCURITY: THE CONTINUING STORY OF THE HEREFORD & GLOUCESTER CANAL

Written by Richard Skeet
Published by The Herefordshire And Gloucestershire Canal Trust in 2014
ISBN: 9780992944100

RESCUED FROM OBSCURITY: THE CONTINUING STORY OF THE HEREFORD & GLOUCESTER CANAL
Written by Richard Skeet.
Stock no. 1327791
1st. 2014. Softcover. Nearly fine condition.

The story of the building and operation of the canal and also how the canal trust set about the enormous task of restoring the 34 miles of this historic canal, reconnecting two ancient Cathedral Cities. Cardwraps. 200 pages. Colour photos. ISBN: 9780992944100. Minimal rubbing to corners of covers.

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Cover of RESCUED FROM OBSCURITY: THE CONTINUING STORY OF THE HEREFORD & GLOUCESTER CANAL by Richard Skeet

Contents

  • Acknowledgements
  • Foreword
  • Introduction
  • 1 Canal Mania
  • 2 Early Schemes
  • 3 Gloucester to Ledbury
  • 4 Ledbury to Hereford
  • 5 An Exceptional Man
  • 6 Uncertain Times
  • 7 Dark Ages
  • 8 A New Beginning
  • 9 The Herefordshire and Gloucestershire Canal Trust
  • 10 Restoration in Herefordshire
  • 11 Restoration in Gloucestershire
  • 12 The Wharf House
  • 13 Llanthony Lock
  • 14 The Canal Trust's Fleet
  • 15 Other Reminders
  • 16 The Road Ahead
  • Appendix
  • Index