books on the thames

[inlandnewbie]

just wondering if anyone on here can recommend any worthwhile books about the thames that would be helpful for a new boat owner.
so far I found these 2
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/0007211155.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V51925713_.jpg
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/1853755494.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[boatone]

THIS web page (http://easyweb.easynet.co.uk/jim.shead/River-Thames.html)

and THIS one as well. (http://www.the-river-thames.co.uk/books.htm)

also a lot of useful stuff (some free) HERE (http://www.visitthames.co.uk/publications.html)

[ms1]

The River Thames Book
Chris Cove-Smith

[bradtarga34]

The River Thames Book is the one I would recommend as well. It has in depth details about locks, facilities and what you can expect to find in the various river towns.

[boatone]

I was initially going to recommend the same book but I see from Amazon that it is out of stock and may be unobtainable. However, it might be worth shopping around to see if anyone else has a copy. Most chandlers on the Thames used to stock it.

[nickcred]

pubs of the river Thames is ok but if it is the same one I have at home (pretty sure it is) it does not detail how to find the pub from the river which would be useful

[neale]

Shouldn't be unobtainable, it has only recently been revised and re-issued.

I'd second the recommendation for it as well.

[Mike_Gates]

We stock Chris Cove's book at Bray Marina.

All the best