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In recent years there has been a growing appreciation of our long-neglected canals and their architecture. The bridges and buildings of the navigation companies, the impressive aqueducts and the ingenious systems of locks are all worthy of study by industrial archaeologists and waterway enthusiasts alike, for they are both a link with the past and a part of today's landscape. In most cases they have worn well and their beauty has been enhanced by age. This book describes and illustrates these permanent reminders of the canal age and gives details about the different tpes of finishes. It provides the reader with the basis for a fascinating interest and will make the exploration of waterways all the more enjoyable.Smith, Peter L. is the author of 'Canal Architecture: Album 158 - Peter L. L. Smith - Paperback' with ISBN 9780747801696 and ISBN 074780169X.
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