Last year (2022) the Trust published a new history book. Nearly 75% of the print run have been sold. It can be purchased now at a cost of £10.00

The book explains the history of the Navigation and the involvement of the leading engineer, John Rennie. Includes chapters on the locks, mills, barges, bridges, industry and more. A few pages shown below. Available from The Food Museum at Stowmarket, The Post Office at Needham Market and Dial Lane Books in Ipswich at £10. 

100% of all profit goes to the Trust to support restoration work.
Click here to Purchase direct online at £10 plus £2.75pp
A number of organisations have reviewed the book.