Mapping The Railways by Julian Holland

Mapping The Railways by Julian Holland

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Mapping The Railways by Julian Holland

Follow the development, decline and revival of Britains railways through a unique collection of old and new maps, commentaries and photographs. Charting the rich history of Britains railways from 1819 to the present day, this fascinating compendium shows how trains have played an essential part in British life for nearly 200 years.

Reviews from hardback edition

‘Marvellous array of maps from all periods of railway history’ Modern Locomotives Illustrated

‘Will appeal not only to geographers and cartographers but to general rail enthusiasts too’ The Railway Magazine

‘Sumptuous production that one could pore over for hours and still find much of interest.’ Today’s Railway

Julian Holland
Specialist railway author, photographer and enthusiast, whose recent titles include The Lost Joy of Railways, The Lost Lines of Britain, Steaming Across Britain and three volumes of Amazing & Extraordinary Railway Facts.

David Spaven
Rail consultant by profession, a geographer by background, and a railway enthusiast since childhood. He is the author of Waverley Route: the life, death and rebirth of the Borders Railway (Argyll Publishing, 2012).

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ISBN 13 9780007506491
ISBN 10 000750649X
Title Mapping The Railways
Author Julian Holland
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Year published 2013-05-09
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.