Railway Maps of Great Britain, 1924 by Old House Books And Maps

Railway Maps of Great Britain, 1924 by Old House Books And Maps

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The early 1920s ushered in a new era for Britain's intricate network of railways. Amalgamating dozens of small companies into a system monopolised by the Big Four - the LNER, the GWR, the SR and the LMS - the Grouping Act implemented in 1923 transformed the way that the nation travelled.

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Railway Maps of Great Britain, 1924 by Old House Books And Maps

The early 1920s ushered in a new era for Britain's intricate network of railways. Amalgamating dozens of small companies into a system monopolised by the “Big Four – the LNER, the GWR, the SR and the LMS – the Grouping Act implemented in 1923 transformed the way that the nation travelled. This box set of maps surveys and describes the four new routes, as well as their construction, operation, and the iconic express trains that served them in the days of steam.
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ISBN 13 9781908402318
ISBN 10 1908402318
Title Railway Maps of Great Britain, 1924
Author Old House Books And Maps
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Sheet map
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2012-06-10
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.