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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.

Paddle Steamer Memories

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.

Buy a copy of this DVD

Day Trips with P&A Campbell

Day 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 paddle steamer historian Chris Collard who brings the days of P&A Campbell vividly back to life.

Buy a copy of this DVD

Day Trips with P&A Campbell

Day Trips with P&A Campbell - Vol 1


Cruise 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.

Buy a copy of this DVD

Day Trips to the Sea

Day Trips to the Sea - Vol 2

Take a nostalgic trip back to the 1950s and 1960s on the River Thames. See the well-loved Medway Queen in service, take a trip on the Tilbury or Woolwich ferries, experience a cruise on the Queen of the South or go for a trip on the little Skylark from Chalkwell - all seen through unique colour archive film. Running time 55 minutes.

Buy a copy of this DVD

Waverley at Clevedon

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
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