A facsimile printing of this rare Bradshaw railway map from 1839.
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| Bradshaw's Map 1839 |
Published 16th February 2012
A facsimile printing of this rare Bradshaw railway map from 1839.
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| Bradshaw's Map 1839 |
Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides and Waterways Map of Great Britain are the number one bestselling waterway resources, covering the entire network of canal and river navigations in England, Scotland and Wales, including newly restored and opened canals and rivers. The guides and map have been republished, fully updated, with extra information, for this, their 40th anniversary year. The colour Ordnance Survey® maps within the guides clearly show locks, towpaths and boating facilities. There are comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns and villages, pubs and restaurants alongside the waterways, and details of navigation authorities. In addition, notes on the history and background to each canal are included in each guide, as well as opportunities for walking and cycling, and new for these editions, notes on the wildlife to be found along the waterways.
In print for 40 years, the Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides and Waterways Map of Great Britain have always been a vital part of journeys along Britain’s canals and rivers. They are ideal for anyone with an interest in Britain’s inland waterways: from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip, as well as walkers, cyclists and visitors. In the year of the ‘staycation’ these books are must-haves.
Collins Nicholson Waterways Guides cover the following regions:
• Grand Union Oxford and the South East
• Severn, Avon and Birmingham
• Birmingham and the Heart of England
• Four Counties and the Welsh Canals
• North West and the Pennines
• Nottingham, York and the North East
• River Thames and Southern Waterways
• Norfolk Broads
Also re-published, fully updated:
• Collins Nicholson Inland Waterways Map of Great Britain
"Taste in guide books can be a very personal thing, but few serious boaters will venture out without a Nicholson's Guide. There is a wealth of information that even the most experienced cannot hope to keep abreast of, and the guides are welcome valuable for cyclists and walkers too." The Inland Waterways Association.
Available to purchase from all good book shops and online at waterstones.com.
The true Scot's insider's guide to the very best Scotland has to offer.
Whether you live in Scotland or are visiting, why settle for anything second-rate when you can be guided to so much that is superb? Peter Irvine's personal guide points you towards the best places to stay (whatever your budget), the best beaches, the best ice-cream, the best hill walks, the best bakers, the best spooky places, the best seafood, the best places for kids, the best ceildhs, and so the list goes on.
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| Scotland the Best |
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| Mapping the Railways |
Since that day when I dug my first snow hole as a schoolboy in the Cairngorm Mountains, Scotland, I became absolutely fascinated by human survival. How human beings can survive in harsh climates, how lost explorers would travel for days without food and water. I avidly read and collected every account I could. This was easy because my father, as a history teacher, had a vast collection of old books, and amongst these were epic tales of survival at sea, in war and captivity.
Like the journey of the James Caird by Shackleton's Expedition from Antarctica to the Island of South Georgia - an incredible feat of seamanship. Had the 3 man crew not taken turns to chip away frozen lumps of sea water from the boat every few hours during the 24 hour trip, it would have sunk. There were other stories as well, for example, the Mutiny on the Bounty is well documented from the mutineers' standpoint, but the fact that Captain Bligh sailed 4000 miles without charts and instruments is incredible.
One key thing that I felt would complement these stories would be an accurate map of the journeys that these survivors made. Surely I was not the only person who was curious about where the young Lt Farrah Hockley actually escaped after the battle of the Imjin River, and how far he travelled on foot behind enemy lines? What route did he take? Why did he decide to abandon travelling at night?
And the famous Cockleshell Heroes - what aspects of their escape contributed to the survival of Blondie Hasler and Bill Sparks? Could it have been small details like the fact that they never looked at any of their sketch maps in public, but kept them concealed in the palms of their hands, memorizing portions of their journey so to a casual observer they would just seem to be local labourers going about their business?
So this idea of a book that “mapped out” these extreme survivals was born, indeed a book of maps of each amazing survival. It certainly was difficult to decide on which stories to include - we think we selected some of the most gripping accounts, both modern and historic, but only you, as the reader can judge.

Lovers of London and maps have been treated to several excellent publications in recent times. Simon Foxall’s Mapping London and Peter Whitfield’s London: A life in maps have been particularly well received. Now Times Books has produced yet another treat with this magnificent volume, the latest title in the prestigious Times Atlas series.
Unlike Foxall’s and Whitfield’s books, this is indeed an atlas, with 1:65,000 maps of greater London and 1:10,000 street maps of inner London. But hardly an atlas for every day navigation – and certainly not one for carrying around. The large page size (12½ inches by 10 inches), heavy paper and substantial binding create a sturdy tome weighing some 2.5 kilos. But resting securely on the coffee-table, this is a book that will be referred to and pored over with delight for years to come.

Know Your World with these accessible ebooks full of facts and stats, available on the Amazon Kindle store and iTunes.
Collins Factfiles are packed full of statistical information on topics such as history, people, government, economy, geography, communications and transportation.
Graphics are included to support the statistics, and historical and present day mapping of each country is presented alongside the in-depth data.
All information included in the eBooks has been carefully researched and sourced from the latest authoritative sources. Each factfile opens with a snapshot overview of the country from which you can drill down to the more detailed information outlined within each chapter.
The easy-to-read format lets you explore each country, its identity and how it has changed over time. Divided into five chapters, they focus on the main geographical, demographic, economic and environmental aspects of the country and its people.
Features in the ebooks include*:
• Easy navigation from page to page or topic to topic
• Searchable content
• Tap on images for greater detail
• Alterable type/background style to suit personal preference
• Navigation from table of contents to specific topics of interest
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| The Mapseeker team |
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| Sutton Coldfield Guide |
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| Manchester Guide 1927 |
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| Collins Geo 2011-2012 Maps & Atlases catalogue |
The book includes information on the make-up of London’s diverse population, a comprehensive borough-by-borough guide showing how each district has developed over the years, an illustrated chronology of London charting its remarkable history (including articles on famous Londoners, royal London, and sport in the capital), and extensive information on its parks, rivers, climate and geology.![]() |
| Mapping The Railways |