Pleasure Steamers (Shire Library) Andrew Gladwell (Author)
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The pleasure steamer reached its heyday in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries: hundreds of vessels, most of them paddle-powered, plied the lakes, waterways and coast of Britain, most often ferrying daytrippers from urban areas to the coast. Presenting a serene alternative to rail travel, they had the added advantage of dropping passengers off directly at the main attraction of any resort, the pier, which owed its very existence to the steamers, which needed somewhere to dock offshore. Andrew Gladwell here explores the rise and fall of these attractive ships, the companies that ran them, the experiences of their passengers and crew, and the restoration and conservation of the few remaining pleasure steamers, such as Waverley, Kingswear Castle and The Medway Queen.
TOC: How it All Started / Victorian and Edwardian Heyday / Decline of Pleasure Steamers / Preservation and Operation / Places to Visit / Index
- Rank: #4509443 in Books
- Published on: 2013-02-19
- Released on: 2013-02-19
- Original language:
English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.23" h x
.21" w x
5.86" l,
.81 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 70 pages
Description #1 by Redbubble:
Matted Print - 8.2" x 13.4". Over the past 8 days I have been painting a mural on a Traffic Signal Box commissioned by Ballarat City Council and Urban Smart Projects in my home town of Ballarat, Australia. The title, Life @ the Lake depicts the life and activities that happen around Lake Wendouree (situated in Ballarat)eg: joggers, swans, cygnets, yachts, paddle steamers, rowers, etc. One side of box has the Olympic Rings monument (also at the lake), which commemorates the Melbourne 1956 Olympics that was held on the Wendo. Painting. By pennyoz
Description #2 by BzOverstock:
John Hannavy, Professor in Art and Design at Bolton Institute, is a well-known photographer, and a writer and broadcaster on the history of photography.A picture can say a thousand words and the images caught on camera during the Victorian and Edwardian periods provide a fascinating insight into the lives of Britons during this time. Take a step back between 1840 and 1910 and explore the pastimes, hobbies, sports and other entertainments enjoyed by the Victorians and Edwardians through the rich variety of photographs and vintage postcards in this beautiful album. A world we usually see in monochrome or sepia is presented here in vivid color, bringing the Victorian and Edwardian people a little closer to us. 128 pages are packed with images of people on the golf course, playing croquet and tennis, sports days and football matches. We see visits to the zoo, cruises on river boats and paddle steamers, fairground and pleasure beach excursions, days at the races and other, more unusual pursuits, all of which tell the story of social life 100 to 160 years ago. Go on, take a look![WithiVictorians and Edwardians at Work/i(Shire 2009)]: If you find the Victorian and Edwardian eras even a smidgen interesting, you simply must read these two books. They provide a complete and fascinating look back at the people that lived in those time periods. First, in At Work, we learn about every occupation from actors to postmen to fishwives to pit brow lasses! Each occupation has pages of details about the tasks involved as well as photos of workers fulfilling their duties. The Victorians and Edwardians worked hard, but as evidenced in At Play, they played just as hard. They enjoyed many of the same activities we do today, such as trips to the zoo and the races, a game of golf or hunting, roller skating and even enjoying their pint of beer. Both books have a wealth of beautifully tinted vintage photographs and more details about their lives than you could h
Description #3 by eBay:
Austria 1461, MNH. Michel 1958. Shipping on the Traunsee, 150th Ann. 1989. Paddle steamer Gisela.Many of my items displayed on eBay consist of several pieces. The first smaller (image) shows only one piece. For a complete view of the product, please see the description that covers all included pieces. The scans used for my images are from my picture's library and sometimes don't apply to the actual item. If you need the actual item scan please request.I invite you to visit my eBay store where y
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