Hello all
I'm assuming if you read this blog you have an interest in history. Well, I've been clearing out the bookshelves (it has to be done!) and sorted out these two that I'm offering as a giveaway.
1
Canal Walks South, 1994 Sutton Publishing 178 pp featuring a number of canalside walks across the south of England, and a small patch of Wales. Everywhere from Bude to Rye; Kennet & Avon Canal to Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. Each one has a history of the area and details of things to look out for along the way. Some are quite long (14 miles plus) but you don't have to do them all at once. In fact you don't have to do them at all. The book is a good read in itself, if you are interested in transport and trade history.
2
The Grand Union Canal Walk, 1997, Aurum Press. 168 pp including maps. This one covers the length of the Grand Union Canal from Paddington to Birmingham. Again you've got history as well as a geographical description of what you'll find along the way. It's broken up into short lengths, and there are even options for very short, circular walks along the route. Lots of lovely colour illustrations for browsing at home.
All you have to do is add a comment to this post telling me which book you'd like and why. On November 21 I will choose two winners to receive the book of their choice. UK only, I'm afraid. It costs too much to post books overseas!
