The book features a captivating collection of images and memorabilia that celebrate the steamers that once ferried countless travelers to the coastal resorts of Kent and Essex. Through visual storytelling, Andrew Gladwell evokes nostalgia for these historic vessels, showcasing their significance in maritime history and the experiences they provided.
Exploring the evolution of leisure travel, this book delves into the history of pleasure steamers along the Lancashire coast. It highlights key developments in maritime technology and the cultural significance of these vessels in the 19th and 20th centuries. Through vivid anecdotes and historical accounts, the narrative captures the experiences of passengers and the impact of steamers on local tourism and community life. Richly illustrated, it offers a nostalgic look at a bygone era of coastal enjoyment.
The story of the pleasure steamer cruises along the South coast.
The narrative delves into the history of the Cosens Pleasure Steamers, combining engaging text with illustrations to bring their story to life. It highlights the significance of these vessels in leisure travel and their impact on local tourism. Through vivid imagery and detailed accounts, readers can appreciate the beauty and charm of the steamers, as well as their role in shaping maritime culture.
The story of the pleasure steamer cruises along the Essex coast.
Andrew Gladwell explores the history of paddle steamers around Britain with a mixture of evocative photographs from the past, nostalgic period publicity material and other memorabilia, facts and figures about the paddle steamers and accounts of the experiences of those who travelled on them.
Take a nostalgic look at the coastal resorts of England's Yorkshire coast, and the pleasure steamers that served them.
Andrew Gladwell takes us on a journey down the water, exploring the story of the London pleasure steamer.
A nostalgic collection of illustrations that capture the golden era of pleasure steamers on the Thames.