Description
A tribute to Britain's canals, rivers and countryside, and a celebration of Britishness in all its eccentric glory, Tales from the Tillerman recounts Steve's escapades up and down the country, and his life-long love affair with boats and the waterways.
About the Author
Steve Haywood is a writer, journalist and filmmaker. He's author of four previous waterways books - and a Harper Collins Crime Club novel. Previously a producer on BBC's Newsnight and Panorama, in 1999 he was awarded a Royal Television Society award for his contribution to specialist journalism. He's been a devoted inland waterways narrowboater for fifty years and has written a monthly column for the magazine Canal Boat for more than ten years.
Reviews
With his acerbic, dry humour, Steve relates various brushes with other canal users, officialdom and extreme weather in amusing or alarming circumstances. Through it all, he paints a picture of a rapidly changing 'Middle England' and its frustrated populace... compelling reading not only for its wealth of fascinating history and entertaining anecdotes but also for its perceptive insight into a nation caught in turmoil. * Towpath Talk *
For a spot of armchair escapism, we recommend losing yourself in Tales from the Tillerman: A Life-long Love Affair with Britain's Waterways, by waterman Steve Haywood, who urges readers to explore the waterways on their doorsteps. * The Daily Telegraph *
Compelling reading not only for its wealth of fascinating history and entertaining anecdotes but also for its perceptive insight into a nation caught in turmoil. * Towpath Talk *
A warm, nostalgic celebration of a lifestyle, an island and its often eccentric inhabitants. * Wanderlust *
This book is a perfect read for anyone with a desire to explore more of the UK's river and canal network. * Practical Boat Owner *
Steve recounts his adventures with humour, lots of local information, history and anecdotes * Practical Boat Owner *
Haywood is always entertaining, and fans of his previous books certainly won't be disappointed with this new offering
An accomplished writer... Mr Haywood is always entertaining, and fans of his previous books certainly won't be disappointed with this new offering. -- James Francis Fox * Waterways World *
A charming history of Britain's inland waterways... nothing short of a love letter to our heritage in all its eccentric glory. * Bury and West Suffolk Magazine *
A charming, witty tribute to Britain's canals, rivers and countryside - one that will have you itching to explore the waterways yourself. * Lifeboat Magazine *
Steve Haywood combines a history of Britain's canals with 50 years of anecdotes and lively rants about his own water escapades and the changes in the cruising landscape he has encountered along the way. * The Observer *
Book Information
ISBN 9781472977007
Author Steve Haywood
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 466g