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The Erewash Canal - A guide and history

Author:	Arthur and Hazel King for the Erewash Canal Preservation & Development Association
Publisher:	Erewash Canal Preservation & Development Association
Available by Post from:	Arthur King, 66 Longmoor Lane, Breaston, Derbys, DE72 3BB Tel: 07811 088301 E-Mail: arthur-king@lineone.net
Format:	An A5 glossy cover book, fully illustrated in colour with 2 b&w pictures and 1 b&w plan.

General Comments:

This is a readable guide which offers much more detail than the average guide.  All the maps are in colour (from GEO Projects).  Some seem to be more up-to-date than my GU map though others are not.

It's aimed at both walkers and boaters, with plenty of guidance is given on where to moor for shops (including take-aways), though I haven't noticed any mention of laundrettes.  For those using public transport, bus route "nearest points" are mentioned.

There are plenty of photographs including a good selection of "before and after"s and one drawing.

The chapters on the Canal's history, including Sandiacre Lock Cottages (the ECP&DA's HQ), Shipley Wharf, aqueducts and Derelict Connections are good.

It's not just that you'll be supporting the local canal society by buying a copy.  It is, in any case, a good local guide, written by boaters who've restored the canal and boat on it!

Review adapted from a submission by:  Brian L Dominic