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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.
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Cosens
of Weymouth 1918-96
By Richard Clammer
The
once familiar Buff Funnel paddle steamers of Cosens
& Co Ltd were part of the scenery along the
Wessex coast of the south of England. They crowded
Bournempouth Pier and Weymouth, offering excursions
to the Isle of Wight, Swanage and landings on the
beach at Lulworth Cove. To the west the paddlers
called at Lyme Regis, and visited the south Devon
resorts of Seaton, Torquay, Paignton and as far
as Plymouth. Closer to home they offered cruises
to see the warships in Portland harbour whilst their
fleet of speed boats offered trips in Weymouth Bay.
This book tells the fascinating story of these services
between 1918 and 1996.
Buy
a copy of this book
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Cosens
of Weymouth 1848-1918
By Richard Clammer
For
over one hundred years, the paddle steamers belonging
to Cosens & Co of Weymouth were a familiar and
much loved part of the scenery along the coasts
of Devon, Dorset and Hampshire. Operating from their
home port and seasonal bases at Swanage and Bournemouth,
the steamers offered an extensive range of summer
excursions along the south coast and even across
the English Channel to Cherbourg and Alderney. The
development of the company was linked to the growth
of the seaside resorts which the steamers served.
The story of this quintessentially Victorian company
is told in this fascinating book.
Buy
a copy of this book
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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.
Buy
a copy of this DVD
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