Waterways World

I grew up in a small town which is now irrevocably swallowed up in the huge conurbation that is Manchester and Salford. The area has few attractions these days as urban sprawl and poverty has sent the area downwards. As a child you do not notice such things but it is that sense that things are different now and ergo were different then that leads to an immense nostalgia. Some may call it the ageing process. Living in the area where I did there were many things we learned of the history of the area and indeed we lived among that history. A V Roe the great pioneer aviator lived here, Clive of India was born there, Nasmyth's first steam hammer and, of course, the ...  Read the complete review

You might know that I am keen on narrowboat holidays, as I have done a few reviews on here. Waterways World is a long established magazine that focuses on canals, navigable rivers and narrowboats. It is sold monthly, with a cover price of £3.40 (April 2008), with potential savings if you take out an annual subscription, which will also include delivery. Typical contents include reviews of new boats; touring guides to various parts of the canal system; tips on boat handling; dealing with locks and moveable bridges; historical articles and photographs, the latest news about anything to do with waterways; opinions designed to stir up debate; knowledgeable ...  Read the complete review