The Daily Telegraph Guide to Britain's Maritime Past

From the earliest times, Britain has been a nation of seafarers, and the British coastline is rich in sites that preserve relics of their maritime heritage. This book provides the visitor with a comprehensive guide to all the significant sites, with full information on how to get there, admission prices, access hours, descriptions of what is to be seen, and the historical background of the exhibits. The sites covered include museums dedicated to everything from shipbuilding to smuggling, historic ships, lighthouses and ports, and much more.