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Fortunately two of the most interesting
books about the canal are still in print. They are:
- "The Wilts and Berks
Canal" by L. J. Dalby; published by the Oakwood Press; 3rd
edition 2000 (with additional text and photos by Doug Small); ISBN
0-85361-562-4.
The definitive book about the canal with extensive diagrams,
maps, photos and document facsimiles. Essential reading.
- "The Wilts and Berks
Canal" compiled by Doug Small; published by Tempus; 1st edition
1999; ISBN 0-7524-1619-7.
Photos of the canal from the days when it was still in use to its
dereliction to its restoration.
The Vale
& Downland Museum in Wantage publishes an excellent 8-page A4
leaflet about the Wilts & Berks Canal in the Wantage area. Written
by Derek Uprichard and John Parrott; design and drawings by Bill Fuller;
2001; No ISBN.
Other relevant out-of print books
include:
- "Canal Days in Swindon" by
Dr. Eric V. Tull; published by the author; 1993; 1st edition 1993;
ISBN 0-9521156-0-3.
Gives details of the history and remains of the canal in Swindon.
A labour of love. Although out of print, I did see two copies for
sale in a shop on the Trent & Mersey Canal in September 2001:
e-mail the webmaster
for details.
- "The Canals of South and South
East England" by Charles Hadfield; pubished by David &
Charles; 1st edition 1969; ISBN 7153-4693-8.
Part of the definitive "Canals of Britain" series of
which Charles Hadfield was the principal author and editor. Still
relatively easy to find at second-hand book sites such as www.abebooks.com.
(Not to be confused with "The Canals of the South of
England" which was an earlier book later split into two, of
which the aforementioned is one.)
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