Oxford Waterways Through Time (e-bog) af Hood, Nancy
Hood, Nancy (forfatter)

Oxford Waterways Through Time e-bog

94,21 DKK (inkl. moms 117,76 DKK)
Did you know that the city of Oxford is built on a series of islands? This unique book is an opportunity to explore an intricate network of waterways that are often overlooked by visitors to the city. Discover gushing mill streams and picturesque flood meadows walk along an industrial canal and a working river; watch leisure boating and competitive rowing. Look for evidence in the names of neig...
E-bog 94,21 DKK
Forfattere Hood, Nancy (forfatter)
Udgivet 15 november 2012
Længde 96 sider
Genrer 1DDU-GB-ESF
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9781445612928
Did you know that the city of Oxford is built on a series of islands? This unique book is an opportunity to explore an intricate network of waterways that are often overlooked by visitors to the city. Discover gushing mill streams and picturesque flood meadows walk along an industrial canal and a working river; watch leisure boating and competitive rowing. Look for evidence in the names of neighbourhoods, streets, bridges and pubs giving clues to the watery history of this city. Discover why convicts from Oxford's prison built many of Oxford's canal, locks and other structures. Find out how the river was part of Oxford's Town and Gown division. See which parts of Oxford's rivers featured in works of literature including Alice in Wonderland, the adventures of Tom Brown and Three Men in a Boat. This book will definitely give you a different perspective of Oxford.