This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Manchester Ship Canal has changed and developed over the last century.

The fascinating history of the Bridgewater Canal illustrated through old and modern pictures.

This 1907 two-volume work discusses the conception, planning and construction of the 36-mile waterway linking Manchester to the Mersey estuary.

A fascinating history of Runcorn illustrated through old and modern pictures.

The Bridgewater Canal is distinguished as England's first canal and its development marked the beginning of a transport revolution that provided a crucial foundation for industrial and commercial development in England. Since its completion in 1765, the canal has been regularly used by commercial and passenger traffic; it was one if the major routes of the North West that helped Manchester to develop as a centre of trade and industry in the 19th century. In The Duke's Cut: The Bridgewater Canal, Cyril J. Wood recounts the fascinating history of the Bridgewater canal from its conception and construction to its subsequent successes including its use as a leisure waterway today. His detailed commentary is complemented by his descriptive guide to cruising the canal and valuable navigational information. Illustrated with more than 150 images, this comprehensive history and guide will appeal to local historians and canal enthusiasts alike.

This fascinating selection of photographs shows how Salford Quays and neighbouring areas have changed dramatically over the years.