Along Country Lines Exploring The Rural Railways of Yesterday

Along Country Lines highlights some of the best journeys you can undertake in Britain. It includes a mixture of existing lines and lost routes to build a picture of a rural Britain that is held in great affection. Railways were once the vital lifelines of the country, reaching everywhere. They carried people and goods and made entire ways of life possible. The book recaptures the people and the industries that used the lines, through a rich mixture of photographs, postcards, posters, ephemera and documents. Special coverage of towns and villages at the start and finish of each route highlights places of interest. Along Country Lines is for everyone with an interest in Britain's landscapes and history, combining beauty, history, nostalgia and great stories to make an essential read.

Paul Atterbury is a life-long railway enthusiast whose memories of steam in the 1950s and 1960s are put to evocative use in his writing Paul's love of the lost age of Britain's railways is reflected in his home - he lives in a converted railway carriage! His books on railways and the life that accompanied them are very popular and sought after. His latest book, Branch Line Britain has been a tremendous critical and commercial success. Paul is a longtime presenter on TV's Antiques Roadshow and is in great demand for his talks on a wide range of subjects. He lives in Bridport, Dorset.