The Oxford Companion to British Railway History
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The Oxford Companion to British Railway History by Jack Simmons
An encyclopaedia of British railways which deals comprehensively with their impact on British life from the 17th century up until the 1990s. All aspects of operation, working, social, technical and geographical changes are considered.
a classic work of reference and a book as rich and wide and various as its subject Daily Telegraph probably] the most important book on railways in Britain ever published Railway Modeller invaluable.. the kind of book any enthusiast should have always at his side for constant reference and enjoyable dipping into The Times
Biddle, Gordon: - Gordon Biddle is a founder member and vice president Railway and Canal Historical Society. He has written thirteen books on waterways history and railway architecture and civil engineering. A long-time resident of north Lancashire and Cumbria, for many years he has had a special interest in the Lancaster Canal. He has extensively researched its history locally and in the canal's original records in the National Archive. He is an early member of the Inland Waterways Association and in the past has served on its North Lancs. and Cumbria branch committee, including a term as chairman.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198662389 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198662386 |
| Title | The Oxford Companion to British Railway History |
| Author | Jack Simmons |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1999-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 607 |
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