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Poseidon's Cradle: Wolves of the Apocalypse
The Birmingham Canal Navigations
The Birmingham Canal Navigations lie at the heart of the British canal network and have a rich heritage that spans over two centuries. The BCN network developed over a period of …
South Staffordshire Ironmasters
Several generations have now passed since iron making and working was an important trade in the Black Country. It was started by itinerant bloomers, who moved their bloomeries …
West Midland Canals Through Time
This book is a study of waterways infrastructure and investigates through images and maps how the present midland network of canal and river navigations was put together. It is a …
Birmingham Canals
Birmingham is famously reputed to have more miles of canals than Venice. These canals contributed much to the city's growth, bringing coal and merchandise from the surrounding …
Birmingham's Industrial Heritage
Birmingham was a renowned manufacturing centre by the 18th century and the city rapidly grew into the primary industrial centre of the Midlands. An account of Birmingham's heyday …
Silent Highways
A compelling new look at the principal features of the Midlands and border canals and the people who built them. This fascinating book delves into the forgotten history of the …
North West Canals Manchester, Irwell and the Peaks Through Time
The history of the canals and waterways of North West England, including the Ashton Canal, Peak Forest Canal, Rochdale Canal, Huddersfield Canals, Manchester Bolton & Bury Canal …
Trent and Mersey Canal
The Trent and Mersey Canal first came into use in 1777. A vital transport link for the industries of the midlands - indeed Josiah Wedgewood of the pottery was an early supporter - …
Application of Sampling and Detection Methods in Agricultural Plant Biotechnology
Application of Sampling and Detection Methods in Agricultural Plant Biotechnology describes detection methods for seed, plants and grain derived from biotechnology. This …
Workshop of the World
Researches Birmingham's industries - primarily the manufacture of components, paints and varnish, plastics, toys, aircraft components, and the food industry. This book interweaves …
Wyrley & Essington Canal Through Time
The Wyrley & Essington Canal began as an independent waterway, carrying coal from Essington and Wyrley Bank to Wolverhampton. It was a popular route, in high competition with the …