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A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles
'Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles' is a comprehensive reference guide to the old railway companies and their heritage. There are brief histories of the companies and their many activities, and biographies of the men who created the network. He covers both the ROI and NI as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
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Description
Description
Railways played a key role in Britain's social, economic and industrial history. These companies have long 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.
Details
Details
- Format: Hardback
- Published On: 15 January 2009
- Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
- ISBN / EAN: 9781844680474
- Page Count: 288
