Railway Map of the British Isles: Grouping System 1923 from the Old Book House, wallmap format
- size 68 x 85.5cm / 27 x 33.5
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Railway Map of the British Isles: Grouping System 1923 from the Old Book House, folded format, presents the railway network of the United Kingdom & the Irish Republic as it stood on 1923 following the Railways Act of 1921. Within Great Britain the Act led to the formation of the ...

Railway Posters is the story of train travel through the posters of American & European railway companies. The inventive graphics created by the poster artists convey the excitement & nostalgia that accompany today`s perceptions of train travel; taking the reader on a journey from their first experience of trains as miniature sets in their family home to the necessity of train travel in their adult life. This large-format book showcases the beautiful posters in all their splendour as well as providing an historical commentary. Features posters by artists including Cassandre, Alesi, Dorival, Otto Ernst, Fix-Masseau, Villemot & Zenobel. ...

Railway posters have a huge appeal to the modern audience, but just what is it that appeals to us? Enduring images of iconic locomotives, bathing beauties & characters such as Sunny South Sam are testament to the persuasive power of the railway company marketing departments established in the late nineteenth century. Railway posters not only tell us about railway history & technology, architectural & engineering accomplishments, but they also give us insights into the cultural & social significance of the railways. The influence of the railway industry on our cities & coastlines & the development of leisure time & holiday resorts can be seen in the recurring images of ramblers, bathers & idyllic tourist destinations. This book explores the changing styles & functions of the railway poster from the early pre-grouping days through to the inter-war `golden age`, World War Two & the nationalised British Railways. ...

The National Railway Museum in York has a large & varied collection of railway art & artefacts; this books shows over 200 of the best posters dating from the railways` heyday prior to nationalization. In this period, renowned poster artists of the calibre of Edward Mc Knight Kauffer, Tom Purvis & Cassandre were commissioned by the railway groups to promote not only their lines but also the most beautiful & appealing cities & towns in their areas for tourists to visit. The railway companies virtually invented the ”package tour”, & promoted it intensively not only in the UK but also in the USA. The introduction explains the history of the companies during the period covered, & examines their attitudes to poster advertising. The book is then divided into four sections, one for each of the railway groups: the resulting selection makes an analysis of poster art in the UK in its ”golden age” of the Twenties & Thirties. Extended captions explain the context of the works, & information about the artists is provided. The authors are on the curatorial staff of the National Railway Museum, York. ...

Celebrate the days when trains were trains, individual expresses had their own character, serving their passengers in style in restaurant car, & connecting services ran over picturesque branch lines that were a very part of the countryside they served. Railway Season by David St John Thomas whose Country Railway sold an astonishing 170, 000 copies, captures all our railway yesterdays with panache. This is indeed a railway book like no other, a portfolio of word portraits by an enthusiast who knows his subject intimately & is never at a loss for a telling example. From his imaginary but life-like ' Day in the life of a country terminus' to the ground-breaking stuff of the natural history of railways, & from the colourful history of excursions to a poignant reminder of what traffic used to be like on peak Summer Saturdays, an evocation of watching trains & a reminder of Christmases past, the book rolls irresistibly along.. .and that only mentions a fraction of the chapters. Though this is not specifically a book about the country side inevitably it looms large since even intercity trains run through it.. .as demonstrated in the chapter 'A country journey like no other', which also emphasizes the author's West Country background. But whatever your interest in railways & wherever your favourite part of the countryside, there is much here for you. The chapter on railways for pleasure perhaps sums it all up. ...

Jeff Vinter, Consultant to the BBC`s ” Railway Walks” series, provides comprehensive details of every disused railway line in Wales that is now a public walk or cycle trail. He covers everything from the earliest tram-roads to recently closed colliery lines
- all set against the magnificent backdrop of the Welsh landscape & offering an insight into the country`s industrial past. From the tunnels of Saundersfoot Railway on the Pembrokeshire coast to the long slog of the Brecon & Merthyr Railway`s famous Seven Mile Bank, there is plenty here to delight both railway enthusiasts & walkers looking for unfamiliar views. Richly illustrated, this book is replete with photographs of the surrounding landscape & detailed guides on the history of each branch line from the Rhondda Railway to Snowdonia. Jeff Vinter takes us on a fascinating journey through the remote landscapes of Wales, past old tracks & ancient viaducts to discover hidden treasures. There are notes on the best & most convenient pubs en route, & local public transport is summarised for the benefit of those who want to walk one way & ride the other.” Railway Walks: Wales” is a must-have guide for anyone interested in Welsh railway heritage, or for all those who love to explore the hidden landscape of Wales.
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Jeff Vinter, consultant to the BBC`s popular ” Railway Walks” series, here guides the walker along ten of the best railway paths in the south of Engl&, ranging from the Camel Trail in scenic north Cornwall to the densely wooded tracks of the Forest of Dean, & taking in the Downs Link across the rolling countryside of West Sussex & Surrey, as well as the Plym Valley Railway Path & Cycle Route on the southern slopes of Dartmoor. The detailed description of each walk

Includes:: OS grid references, helpful maps & illustrations, as well as comprehensive transport & refreshments information. For those walkers who wish to explore more, further walks, preserved railways & museums are suggested, which shed light on the area`s industrial past. The `armchair walker` is also catered for, with a full historical description of each line & a resume of its regeneration after closure. Together with ” Railway Walks: GWR & SR”, all you will need are a map & a pair of stout boots
- & some reasonable weather
- in order to enjoy this fascinating & rather different aspect of the English countryside.



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Jeff Vinter, consultant to the BBC`s popular ” Railway Walks” series, here provides a detailed guide to ten of the best railway walks in the territory of the former London Midland & Scottish Railway. These range from the Midland Railway`s express line through the Peak District to the incredible Cromford & High Peak Railway, built before railway engineering had fully developed, incorporating a series of level sections connected by mountainous inclines. Between these two extremes, the rambler can explore the Bramption Valley Way in Northamptonshire, with its gentle countryside & stone villages, or a network of lines radiating from Lancaster into the delightful Lune Valley. The detailed description of each walk

Includes:: OS grid references, helpful maps & illustrations, comprehensive transport & refreshments information. Further walks, preserved railways & museums are suggested which shed light on the area`s industrial past, while even the `armchair walker` is not forgotten, as each chapter is prefaced with a full historical description of the line & a resume of its regeneration after closure. Whether you are interested in railway history, industrial archaeology or just strolling in the English coutryside, ” Railway Walks: LMS” will provide you with a day out that is both informative & enjoyable.

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In Railway Walks: LNER, Jeff Vinter, consultant to the BBC's Railway Walks series, provides an indispensable guide to ten carefully selected railway paths converted from lines once owned by the London & North Eastern Railway. From the quiet byways of East Anglia to the dramatic scenery of the North Yorkshire coast & the moorlands of Weardale, the routes are described in detail, providing everything necessary for enjoyable days out, whether you are a keen walker, a railway enthusiast or just looking for somewhere special to take the family. Descriptions of this title include OS grid references, helpful maps & illustrations, as well as comprehensive information about transport & refreshment facilities. Suggestions for further explorations into each area's industrial past are also offered. Even the 'armchair walker' is catered for, with a well-researched history provided for each of the ten lines. Railway walks offer something for everybody & with Railway Walks: LNER you can be sure that you will be able to make the most of this fascinating & rather different aspect of the English countryside. ...