A charming and characterful guidebook to the best of Britain-s diverse and fascinating canal network for all waterway enthusiasts.Beautifully illustrated, this compendium uncovers the many extraordinary, notable and surprising places to be found on Britain-s waterways. Our canals and rivers link into a diverse 3,000-mile-long network, and 101 Wonders of the Waterways shows you that wherever you find yourself in the country, there will be something nearby to give you a taste of this beautiful and nostalgia-infused world. Canal cruising experts Steve Haywood and Moira Haynes bring our waterways to life with their witty and lyrical prose, including many lesser-known and often ignored places - the best-kept secrets of Britain-s canals and rivers. Some examples of wonders include:- Historic Hungerford in Berkshire, where William of Orange was staying when he was offered the crown after the Glorious Revolution- The world famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, soaring spectacularly on sl
