Railway History of Lincoln by J.G. Ruddock and R.E. Pearson

VINTAGESTAN BOOKS Title: The Railway History of Lincoln by J.G. Ruddock and R.E. Pearson Summary: The Railway History of Lincoln by John Greenfield Ruddock and Rodney Edward Pearson is a detailed local railway history. The book is regarded as one of the most comprehensive studies of railway development in and around the city of Lincoln. The book traces the evolution of transport in Lincoln from the pre-railway era through the arrival, growth, and decline of the railway network. It examines: • Early road, river, and canal transport that served Lincoln before railways. • The proposals, planning, and construction of the city's railway lines during the nineteenth century. • The development of Lincoln's stations, junctions, level crossings, and railway infrastructure. • The roles of major railway companies, particularly the Great Northern Railway and the Midland Railway, in shaping the city's rail connections. • Industrial and economic impacts of the railway on Lincoln's growth. • Railway engineering works, local manufacturers, and railway-related industries. • Branch lines and schemes that were proposed but never built. • Changes brought by twentieth-century railway rationalisation and line closures. The book is frequently cited by railway historians and local researchers because it brings together archival records, engineering details, operational history, and local social history. It is especially valuable for understanding how railways transformed Lincoln from a cathedral city and market centre into an important industrial and engineering hub during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Author: J.G. Ruddock and R.E. Pearson Publisher: J.G. Ruddock and Partners. Lincolnshire Year Published: 1974 Edition: 1st Edition Binding type: Hardcover ISBN: 0904327000 Dimensions: 23.5cm x 15.5cm Notes: From the library of J.C.C. of Dunholme SKU: VSS / 268 / H / 7462 / 5742 Condition Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks. Book condition: Very good. Handling marks, marks Binding: Intact Pages: 272 pages.…