Mapping The Railways: The Journey of Britain's Railways Through Maps From 1819 to the Present Day

Julian & Spaven Holland; David Spaven

ISBN 10: 000750649X / ISBN 13: 9780007506491

Published by Collins, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Mapping The Railways: The Journey of Britain's Railways Through Maps From 1819 to the Present Day
• Publisher: Collins
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 000750649X
• ISBN 13: 9780007506491
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1758125033.
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: 46760658
• Signed: 9/17/2025 4:03:53 PM
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Synopsis

Mapping The Railways Follow the development, decline and revival of Britain's railways through a unique collection of old and new maps, commentaries and photographs. Charting the rich history of Britain's 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. Full description

About the Author

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).