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  • Writer's pictureWilliam Tyler
    • Jan 11, 2022
    • 1 min read

Synopsis for JW3 class on RIVERS, 13th Jan 2pm

Importance of Rivers Part 1

A personal story of the River Frome in Bristol

Uses of Rivers thro' the ages with a closer look at

Laundry

Transport

Water Meadows

Recreational

Food and Drink

'Our Rivers', ie introduction to those rivers featuring over the next number of weeks

Importance of Rivers Part 2


Some Books referred to


Rivers Nick Middleton

In the Very Short Introduction Series of Oxford

Water in England Dorothy Hartley

A classic. One of my very favourite writers

Water Giulio Boccaletti

An academic writes. Brilliant book which needs and repays careful reading

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A Spotter's Guide to The Countryside John Wright

The Amur River Colin Thubron

River Ferries Nancy Martin


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