About CanalBookShop

CanalBookShop is part of Canal Wholesale Supplies (CWS), one of the oldest and best-known supppliers of books, maps, guides, giftware and souvenirs to the canal leisure industry.

We believe that CWS has the widest selection of canal books anywhere in the UK – usually about 300 titles, as well as a small selection of railway titles. We also publish canal books, having started this venture in 2012. Click below for our current titles.

CanalBookShop Publication List

Most of the books on this website are also available to callers to our warehouse, but if you intend calling, please phone 01604 953698 to check opening hours, and that the item you want is available.

Besides the vast selection of books, maps and guides, the warehouse also has a wide range of gifts for all the family, souvenirs and canal ware.

CWS has been run by Andy Gosling since 2018. Andy is a lifelong canal and waterways enthusiast, whose love of canals was kindled by a 5 day school trip on a camp boat from Union Canal Carriers at Braunston in 1972!