published by Phillimore & Co. Ltd., September 2003 at £14.99.
The River Nene rises in Northamptonshire and flows through the counties of Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire before reaching its outfall at The Wash. It passes Northampton, Wellingborough, Thrapston, Oundle, Peterborough and Wisbech on its way to the sea. From the source of the river to Thrapston, local folk call it the 'Nen', however, downriver of Islip, the waterway becomes known as the 'Neen'.
In past times, boats traded on the waterway, the river having been made navigable from Peterborough to Northampton in 1761. A link with the canal system was made in 1815. Now pleasure boats make use of the 37 locks between Northampton and Peterborough, while the tidal river is still used by sea-going vessels.
The river winds through water meadows and shady woodland, flowing past fine old churches, stately homes, stone-built villages, busy towns and a cathedral city steeped in history. Nearing the end of its journey, it flows through flat Fenland country to the sea.
In this striking collection of captioned old photographs, the author unveils life along the Nene in bygone times. Illustrations of bridges, boats, locks, staunches and floods, depict the waterside localities, while lively town and city scenes contrast with peaceful village views. This nostalgic excursion along the River Nene will fascinate residents, river users, visitors to the area and those interested in the country's inland waterways.
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