Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Railroads
Cover of the book Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles by David   Wragg, Wharncliffe
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Author: David Wragg ISBN: 9781781596654
Publisher: Wharncliffe Publication: April 21, 2009
Imprint: Wharncliffe Language: English
Author: David Wragg
ISBN: 9781781596654
Publisher: Wharncliffe
Publication: April 21, 2009
Imprint: Wharncliffe
Language: English

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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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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