"With his acerbic, dry humour, Steve relates various brushes with other canal users, officialdom and extreme weather in amusing or alarming circumstances. Through it all, he paints a picture of a rapidly changing 'Middle England' and its frustrated populace. compelling reading not only for its wealth of fascinating history and entertaining anecdotes but also for its perceptive insight into a nation caught in turmoil." -- Towpath Talk "For a spot of armchair escapism, we recommend losing yourself in Tales from the Tillerman: A Life-long Love Affair with Britain's Waterways , by waterman Steve Haywood, who urges readers to explore the waterways on their doorsteps." -- The Daily Telegraph "Compelling reading not only for its wealth of fascinating history and entertaining anecdotes but also for its perceptive insight into a nation caught in turmoil." -- Towpath Talk "A warm, nostalgic celebration of a lifestyle, an island and its often eccentric inhabitants." -- Wanderlust "This book is a perfect read for anyone with a desire to explore more of the UK's river and canal network." -- Practical Boat Owner "Steve recounts his adventures with humour, lots of local information, history and anecdotes" -- Practical Boat Owner "Haywood is always entertaining, and fans of his previous books certainly won't be disappointed with this new offering.
" - James Francis Fox, Waterways World "An accomplished writer. Mr Haywood is always entertaining, and fans of his previous books certainly won't be disappointed with this new offering." - James Francis Fox, Waterways World "A charming history of Britain's inland waterways. nothing short of a love letter to our heritage in all its eccentric glory." - Bury and West Suffolk Magazine "A charming, witty tribute to Britain's canals, rivers and countryside - one that will have you itching to explore the waterways yourself." - Lifeboat Magazine "Steve Haywood combines a history of Britain's canals with 50 years of anecdotes and lively rants about his own water escapades and the changes in the cruising landscape he has encountered along the way." - The Observer.