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Guthrie Hutton - Scotland's Millennium Canals (2nd Hand Hardback)
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Synopsis
Subtitled : The Survival & Revival of The Forth & Clyde and Union Canals.
In the late eighteenth century, Scottish men of commerce envisioned goods moving easily from sea to sea and city to city. Instead of being carted at a snail's pace on rough unmade roads in tiny quantities, wheat, sugar, salt and more would move in bulk and at speed.
So the Forth & Clyde Canal was born, with profit as its motive and Glasgow as its focus. Later, the Union Canal was constructed, completing the network by providing a link from Edinburgh to the Forth & Clyde Canal at Falkirk.
But the Great War closed the ports on the Forth, and afterwards metalled roads and powerful lorries killed the canals commercially. By the mid-1960s both were closed but now, after over thirty years of campaigning and an ambitious £78 million Millennium Lottery Fund application, Scotland's Millennium Canals have been reborn, with the Falkirk Wheel, a giant rotating boat-lift, as their centrepiece.
This lovely books tells that story.
Details
- Format : Large 2nd Hand Hardback with Dust Jacket
- Condition : Very Good
- Category : Non-Fiction - Scotland
- Published : 2002 (Stenlake Publishing)
- ISBN : 9781840331813
- SKU : B004070
- PPC : SP900gm
- RRP : £25
- Quantity Available : 1 only.
External Reviews
"The history of the canals from 1790 and 1820 respectively till their closure in1963 and subsequent resurrection is comprehensive. The pictures although in black and white are a very good record." - G.I. Forbes.
"This is a delight for someone who walked the remains of this canal in the early 1960's and who only returned to see its restoration recently. I particularly appreciated that the revival is of as much concern as the survival. Now go visit the Falkirk Wheel! Meanwhile, enjoy the story and the many illustrations." - Stafford Steve.
AI Summary
Explore the rich waterway heritage of Scotland through Guthrie Hutton's comprehensive guide to the nation's canals. This illustrated volume traces the history, engineering, and cultural significance of Scotland's canal systems, from their industrial origins to their modern-day role in leisure and tourism. Perfect for history enthusiasts, canal lovers, and anyone interested in Scottish heritage, this book offers detailed insights into the routes, locks, and communities that shaped these vital waterways. An essential reference for understanding Scotland's transport legacy.
The Author
Guthrie Hutton played a leading role in the Forth & Clyde Canal Society and was active in the campaign to restore the canal. While helping to give the canal a future, he researched the canal's past and wrote a number of books about it. He has also written books on other local and industrial history subjects.
