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200 Years of Britain's Railways in 14 Journeys
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"Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass out into adventure and sunshine..." – E. M. Forster 2025 will mark the 200th anniversary of the first public railway in the world, running from Stockton to Darlington, signifying the commencement...
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200 Years of Britain's Railways in 14 Journeys
Through a selection of 14 journeys this book takes the reader on a breathtaking illustrated tour of the most impressive stations, bridges and other rail structures across Great Britain to capture the grandeur of the great Victorian pioneers like Brunel as well as more recent redevelopments.
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Description
"Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass out into adventure and sunshine..." – E. M. Forster
2025 will mark the 200th anniversary of the first public railway in the world, running from Stockton to Darlington, signifying the commencement of rail travel in Britain. Over the subsequent two centuries, the rail network expanded to envelop the nation, showcasing some of the UK's grandest public architecture.
Through a selection of 14 journeys, 200 Years of Britain's Railways in 14 Journeys takes readers on a stunning illustrated tour of the most impressive stations, bridges, and other rail structures across Great Britain. It captures the grandeur of great Victorian pioneers like Brunel, as well as more recent redevelopments.
The book includes illustrations of existing stations and recreations of some that have been lost, using archival drawings and photographs. Events and celebrations are planned for the 200th anniversary, with support from Network Rail, including its Chairman Lord Hendy, who will contribute a Foreword, along with other public bodies.
Filled with unexpected details and grand spaces, this book will appeal to train and transport enthusiasts, providing a vivid exploration into Britain's railway heritage.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781836004837
Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 25 September 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Frances Lincoln
Illustration: 150-200 images
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Sherin Aminossehe
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 280.0mm
Weight: 750g
Pages: 256
About the Author
Author and illustrator Sherin Aminossehe moved from Iran to England as a child, training as an architect. She is now the Ministry of Defence's first Director of Infrastructure. She has been drawing since she could hold a pencil, and recently published the book The Road Untravelled, a Covid lockdown project for charity, wherein she took requests for drawings of longed-for destinations from London to Nepal, providing imaginary escape when no one could travel.
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