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There are many books and DVDs on paddle and pleasure steamers.
Here are a few that may stir some old memories or help with
research on Bristol Channel paddle and pleasure steamers.
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P&A
Campbell Steamers - The Edwardian Era
By
Chris Collard
This book tells the story of the inauguration of
the company's services on the Sussex coast, the
battles with the Barry Railway Co.'s Red Funnel
Steamers, both on the Bristol Channel and in the
law courts and of the White Funnel Fleet's finest
era - the Golden Years before the First World War.
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Excursions - The Story of Campbell Steamers 1919-1939
By
Chris Collard
This book tells the story of the difficult years
faced by the company between 1919 to 1939. It puts
the activities of the company into perspective against
the backdrop of the 'Roaring Twenties', the years
of the Depression and the impending conflict of
the Second World War.
A
Dangerous Occupation - A Story of Paddle Minesweepers
in the First World War
By
Chris Collard
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a copy of these books
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Bristol Channel Album
By
Chris Collard
The White Funnel Fleet of P&A Campbell Ltd was
the mainstay of Bristol Channel steamer excursions
and the company had a long and successful association
with the south-west of England and South Wales.
As well as the familiar Campbell steamers, this
book takes us on a journey that looks at other passenger
steamers that were once found in that busy waterway.
It includes many pieces of Campbell trivia as well
as many previously unseen images.
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Trips with P&A Campbell - Vol 1
Sail nostalgically back in time with the P&A
Campbell paddle steamers. See old favourites such
as Cardiff Queen, Britannia, Bristol
Queen, Glen Avon, Glen Gower,
Glen Usk as well as the motor ships Balmoral,
St Trillo, Westward Ho and Vecta.
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a copy of this DVD
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Trips with P&A Campbell - Vol 2
A superb, nostalgic and unique DVD containing fascinating
film footage of P&A Campbell excursion steamers
sailing on the Bristol Channel with commentary by
well-known paddle steamer historian Chris Collard
who brings the days of P&A Campbell vividly
back to life.
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a copy of this DVD
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Waverley
Excursions Book & Souvenir Shop
A
wide range of fascinating paddle and pleasure steamer
books and booklets along with many superb DVDs and
other items. Help to support Waverley and Balmoral
by buying from this shop.
Books, Gifts & Souvenirs Available
(PDF Document, opens in a new window)
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Paddle
Steamer Memories
More
than fifty paddle steamers from around the UK on
one DVD! It includes stunning and rare pre-war footage
with some of it in colour. Scenes include shots
on the South Coast, Bristol Channel, North Wales,
Lancashire coast, The Clyde, the Firth of Forth,
the Tay, River Humber and River Thames. A real delight
for all paddle steamer enthusiasts as well as a
fascinating glimpse into a bygone age. Running time
90 minutes.
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a copy of this DVD
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