A history of the water crossings of Gloucestershire from the Aust-Beachley ferry to the smaller river ferries such as at Tewkesbury. It tells the story of the county's ferries through the past 1,000 years, from a time before bridges onwards. Joan Tucker takes us on a fascinating exploration of the history of the county's ferries, identifying isolated backwaters and popular tourist spots that once provided an essential transport link in this beautiful part of the world.
ISBN: | 9780752442389 |
Publisher: | The History Press |
Imprint: | The History Press |
Published date: | 03 Nov 2008 |
DEWEY: | 386.2234094241 |
DEWEY edition: | 22 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 100 |
Weight: | 480g |
Height: | 173mm |
Width: | 247mm |
Spine width: | 14mm |