Britain Afloat

Archaeologist and anthropologist Mary-Ann explores the history of Britain's waterways and the British people's connection with its six best-loved boats. As she travels the seas and canals, she examines the history of the Thames barge, which helped build Victorian London and played an important role at the Battle of Dunkirk, the sailing boat, which led to the formation of numerous sailing clubs, the rowing eight, the punt, the narrow boat, and the coracle. …  MORE