Red for Danger: The Classic History of British Railways (Rolt L. T. C.)(Paperback)

George and Robert Stephenson: The Railway Revolution (Rolt L. T. C.)(Paperback)

The railways were the most revolutionary innovation of Victorian times. They carried Britain into the modern age with dramatic speed, transforming the pace and style of everyday life. We owe them to two men who, father and son, can lay claim to be the most important engineers of their time, George

Victorian Engineering (Rolt L. T. C.)(Paperback)

L.T.C. Rolt was an engineer and pioneer of industrial history; in this book he combined these two passions to give us a fascinating account of the men who 'made' Britain. From Brunel to Telford, he takes us on a journey from the first railway tracks being laid down to bridges spanning hitherto

The Railway - British Track Since 1804 (Dow Andrew)(Paperback)

Never before has a comprehensive history been written of the track used by railways of all gauges, tramways, and cliff railways, in Great Britain. And yet it was the development of track, every bit as much as the development of the locomotive, that has allowed our railways to provide an

The British Isles (Kearney Hugh)(Paperback)

Hugh Kearney's classic account of the history of the British Isles from pre-Roman times to the present is distinguished by its treatment of English history as part of a wider 'history of four nations'. Not only focusing on England, it attempts to deal with the histories of Wales, Ireland and

Modelling the Western Region (Emerson John)(Paperback)

The Western Region of British Railways has always held a special appeal for railway modellers. Formed in 1948, the WR carried on the traditions of The Great Western Railway more or less unchallenged until the regions were abolished in the 1990s. Modelling the Western Region provides all the advice

British Railways in the 1970s and '80s (Morse Greg)(Paperback)

For British Rail, the 1970s was a time of contrasts, when bad jokes about sandwiches and pork pies often veiled real achievement, like increasing computerisation and the arrival of the high-speed Inter-City 125s. But while television advertisements told of an 'Age of the Train', Monday morning

Railways & the Raj: How the Age of Steam Transformed India (Wolmar Christian)(Paperback)

The epic story of the British construction of the railways in India, as told by Britain's bestselling transport

British Diesel Locomotives of the 1950s and '60s (Morse Greg)(Paperback)

After the Second World War, the drive for the modernization of Britain's railways ushered in a new breed of locomotive: the Diesel. Diesel-powered trains had been around for some time, but faced with a coal crisis and the Clean Air Act in the 1950s, it was seen as a part of the solution for British

Getting the Train - The History of Scotland's Railways (Ross David)(Paperback / softback)

Railways of Peebles (Perkins Roy G.)(Paperback / softback)

This fascinating selection of photographs gives an insight into the history of the railways in and around Peebles over the last

Wagons of the Final Years of British Railways - A Pictorial Study of the 1962-1968 Period (Larkin David)(Paperback / softback)

Railways of the Middle East: The British Influence (Alexander Colin)(Paperback)

The 'British' period in the Middle East began with Lawrence of Arabia's attacks on the Hedjaz Railway in World War I and the eventual defeat of the Ottoman Empire. It ended with the creation of the state of Israel after the stormy British mandate in Palestine. New international routes were

British queer history: New approaches and perspectives (Lewis Brian)(Paperback)

This collection of essays takes stock of the 'new British queer history'. It is intended both for scholars and students of British social and cultural history and of the history of sexuality, and for a broader readership interested in queer issues. In offering a snapshot of the field, this volume

Waiting for the Sun: A Rock & Roll History of Los Angeles (Hoskyns Barney)(Paperback)

(Book). A classic, finally back in print British rock historian Barney Hoskyns (Hotel California, Across the Great Divide: The Band in America) examines the long and twisted rock 'n' roll history of Los Angeles in its glamorous and debauched glory. The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield, the Doors,

History Mathematics 3e (Boyer Carl B.)(Paperback)

The updated new edition of the classic and comprehensive guide to the history of mathematics For more than forty years, A History of Mathematics has been the reference of choice for those looking to learn about the fascinating history of humankind's relationship with numbers, shapes, and patterns

Sleep No More - Railway, Canal and Other Stories of the Supernatural (Rolt L T C)(Paperback / softback)

Miniature Railways (Henshaw David)(Paperback)

A history and guide to the miniature railways of Britain, from 5-inch to 15-inch gauges. There are more than 400 miniature railways in Britain. Some are hidden away and privately owned, others are attractions in parks, and some - such as the Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch - are commercial enterprises

Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors: A Guide for Family Historians (Jolly Emma)(Paperback)

Tracing Your British Indian Ancestors gives a fascinating insight into the history of the subcontinent under British rule and into the lives the British led there. It also introduces the reader to the range of historical records that can be consulted in order to throw light on the experience of

Entitled - A Critical History of the British Aristocracy (Bryant Chris)(Paperback / softback)

'A proudly partisan history of the British aristocracy - which scores some shrewd hits against the upper class themselves, and the nostalgia of the rest of us for their less endearing

The British Empire: Sunrise to Sunset (Levine Philippa)(Paperback)

The British Empire: Sunrise to Sunset is a broad survey of the history of the British Empire from its beginnings to its demise that offers a comprehensive analysis of what life was like under colonial rule, weaving the everyday stories of people living through the experience of colonialism into the

Rising '44 - The Battle for Warsaw (Davies Norman)(Paperback / softback)

The story of the Warsaw Rising from the the leading British authority on the history of

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (Rolt L.T.C)(Paperback / softback)

Engineering genius, technical innovator and one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution, Isambard Kingdom Brunel changed the face of the English landscape with his groundbreaking designs and ingenious constructions. This biography traces the life, times and monumental achievements of

Cheesemonger's History of the British Isles (Palmer Ned)(Paperback)

The Top 10 Sunday Times Bestseller. For history nerds and food lovers, the curious and the hungry, an entertaining journey stretching across the British Isles. Packed with the story of British cheese from an expert storyteller and master

Modelling Ports and Inland Waterways: A Guide for Railway Modellers (Wright David)(Paperback)

Considers the history of ports and inland waterways, and the important role played by the railways in facilitating their operation. Provides layout plans and ideas, all based on prototypes, that are aimed specifically at the scratch builder. Presents a selection of modelling projects, including