A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles

A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles
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Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Total Pages : 654
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ISBN-10 : 9781781596654
ISBN-13 : 1781596654
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Book Synopsis A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles by : David Wragg

Download or read book A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles written by David Wragg and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Railways played a key role in Britain's social, economic and industrial history. These companies have long since gone, but all over the country relics remain to remind us of that pioneering age. David Wragg's Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles is a comprehensive, single-volume reference guide to the old railway companies and their heritage. He provides brief histories of the companies and their many-sided activities, and he gives biographies of the men who created the rail network. He covers what is now the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. His book is essential reading and reference for enthusiasts of every region and period of railway history.


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