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The Wey and Arun Junction Canal

The Wey and Arun Junction Canal

P A L Vine

The History Press Ltd
2007
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Largely as a result of substantial investment by the 3rd Earl of Egremont, a keen patron of the arts and perhaps the richest man in Britain at the time, the Wey & Arun Junction Canal opened in 1816. To contemporary commentators, it seemed set for success as part of a new navigable route from London to Portsmouth and the Sussex coast. Sadly, though the countryside remained ‘beautiful and picturesque’, the canal, after fifty-five years of modest trading, fell victim to competition from railways and problems with its own water supply. The order for closure came in 1871, and for the best part of a century the Wey & Arun lay abandoned. The derelict state of the canal as it lingered forgotten and crumbling, as well as the attempts being made since 1970 to reinstate it, are vividly evoked here by illustrations from the author’s collection and those of the Wey & Arun Canal Trust.
The Arun Navigation

The Arun Navigation

P A L Vine

The History Press Ltd
2007
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The river Arun rises near Horsham and flows 37 miles to the English Channel at Littlehampton. For many centuries the waterways assumed an important role as one of the main arteries of commerce in Sussex. In use since the time of the Norman Conquest, its navigation was improved by successive landowners during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. After the development of Littlehampton Harbour, an Act of Parliament in 1785 enabled the river to be improved to Pallingham, for a canal to be built up to Newbridge and for another canal to cut off the wide sweep of the river by Pulborough. In this last section is to be found the only tunnel to be built in Great Britain which links two parts of a river navigation. Eventually the opening of the Wey & Arun Junction Canal in 1816 allowed barges from the Arun to reach the Thames and the national waterways network, After this link was broken thirty-five years later, the river Arun continued to be used for local traffic until the 1920s. Nowadays tidal waters are confined to pleasure boating. This updated and revised edition covers changes to the navigation over recent years, includes a selection of new illustrations and form a sequel to 'The Wey & Arun Junction Canal'. The Arun Navigation is certain to appeal to those with an interest in waterways, the Sussex countryside and Britain's industrial heritage.
London's Lost Route to Portsmouth

London's Lost Route to Portsmouth

P A L Vine

Phillimore Co Ltd
2008
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The Portsmouth and Arundel Canal was an extraordinary speculation and an ignominious failure. Planned to complete the inland navigation between London and Portsmouth Harbour, the waterway was part barge canal, part ship canal and part open water when it opened in 1823. The navigation company suffered from poor management and lack of financial control. Contractors’ accounts were left unpaid, resulting in their refusal to carry out repairs. From the Thames to Portsmouth was 115 miles and involved the passage of 52 locks. Only when there was sufficient water available could the voyage be made in less than five days. London merchants, frustrated by the need to pay tolls to six different Navigations, continued to prefer the coastal route. Nevertheless, between 1824 and 1838 barges carried many tons of bullion from Portsmouth to the Bank of England.The Chichester Ship Canal alone proved successful, and although it closed in the early 20th century, there are plans to re-open that section to Chichester Harbour for pleasure craft. This new book will receive a warm welcome from canal and waterway students everywhere and from local historians in Sussex and Hampshire.
London's Lost Route to Portsmouth

London's Lost Route to Portsmouth

P A L Vine

Phillimore Co Ltd
2007
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The Portsmouth & Arundel canal was an extraordinary speculation and an ignominious failure. Planned to complete the inland navigation between London and Portsmouth Harbour, the construction of the waterway was strongly supported by William Huskisson, M.P., and the 3rd Earl of Egremont. Built to safeguard coastal shipping from French privateers and the hazards of the Foreland passage, the outcome of Waterloo and the development of steam vessels transformed its prospects. When it opened, in 1823, it was part barge canal, part ship canal and part open water over which barges had to rely on a primitive steam tug and a favourable tide.The navigation company suffered from poor management and lack of financial control. The contractors' accounts were queried and left unpaid, resulting in their refusal to carry out repairs. The Portsea Ship Canal had to be abandoned almost as soon as it opened, because it leaked, and there was no money to put it right. From the Thames to Portsmouth was 115 miles and involved the passage of 52 locks. Only when there was sufficient water available and there were neither floods nor ice could the voyage be made in less than five days. But the London merchants, frustrated by the need to pay tolls to six different Navigations, continued to prefer the coastal route. Nevertheless, between 1824 and 1838 barges, escorted by Redcoats, carried many tons of bullion from Portsmouth to the Bank of England. Only the Chichester Ship Canal proved successful, but it had to be closed in the early 20th century.Today, plans are in hand for that section to be re-opened to Chichester Harbour for pleasure craft, whilst the Sussex Industrial Archaeology Society are making strenuous efforts to uncover the remains of the barge canal.
Ace A Baseball Story

Ace A Baseball Story

L. P. Vine

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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A team of twelve year old baseball players are on the verge of breaking Pennsylvania's Amateur Baseball Youth League's win streak record. The team known as The Newport Sneaks relies on the pitching arm of Tim "The Ace" Sherman. Their coach, Mr. Newport, is the owner of the local sneaker and cleat factory located in the small town of Spindale. He believes that if his team breaks the win streak record wearing his company's cleats, sales will skyrocket, making him a small fortune. Will greed get in the way of fair play and good sportsmanship? Will Coach Newport have his players do unthinkable things on the playing field in order to win? Will Ace unknowingly help Coach Newport achieve this goal? There comes a time in everyone's life to decide between right and wrong, but sometimes we get caught up in the moment and don't always make the right choice. Find out if Ace will obey his coach and be a team player or will he let his conscience be his guide.
P.A.L.S

P.A.L.S

Lorna J. Good

Independently Published
2019
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When a young Scottish lad moves to Whitehall, Ohio, he's hopeful he'll make a few friends. He's enrolled at a new charter school there called Paragon Academy of Learning, where the students are all known as PALS. Paragon is unique school where bullies cannot exist, they simply vanish and while most students appreciate this school's zero tolerance policy on bullies, our young Scottish friend, has reason for concern. Bullies have existed for hundreds of years and Paragon aims to be rid of them, once and for all.
A.W.P.A.L.

A.W.P.A.L.

L. E. Curran

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Fear comes in many forms and disguises: fear of the known and fear of the unknown; fear of being found out and the fear of not being found; fear that makes you reach inside yourself and draw upon that reserve of inner strength, and fear that in seconds tears away your shroud of bravery to leave you begging for mortal assistance. What was happening to me was not about fear, but about everyday people like me, who experience the ever-changing face of fear-in its everyday form-every day. Laurie's first book, A.W.P.A.L., is a fast-paced, action-packed, mischievous adventure, crossing borders, side-stepping criminals and giving the police a run for their money. What or who is A.W.P.A.L.? You will have to read the book to find out. I hope that you enjoy reading it as much as Laurie enjoyed writing it.