Obviously to build a layout like Melbridge Dock we had to undertake considerable research. Listed below are some of the books we used and if you click on the images you will be taken to Amazon.co.uk where you can buy the book and have it delivered to your door.
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If you want one book about Puffers then this is it. An excellent history of these fine boats, the copy our local library had was on almost permanent loan to us for nearly two years until a copy was found for sale ! | |
| Much more of a luxury than the above book, but for information on trading boats generally with excellent plans and watercolour paintings this the best. A quality publication that is a pleasure to own as well as an invaluable guide. |
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Video One - Features 'A Drop O' The Real Stuff', 'Bad Luck Cargo' and 'The Marriage'. Video Two - Features 'The Quarrel' and 'Highland Voyage' a fifteen minute film made in 1964. |
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There are also two Vital Spark Videos available. These are the early BBC series we used as a reference. Click ther links to see the detail at Amazon. |
This is not a complete list and I will add to it when I have the time.
