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Bradshaw's Guide was the title employed on BBC TV in 2010 for a book containing four issues of Bradshaw's Handbook for Railway Tourists, bound especially for the series.
The Book covers Great Britain plus all of Ireland and describes the main features and historic buildings of the principle towns, in the flowery style of a well spoken Victorian person. The main inns are mentioned, along with the location of the telegraph offices, so important before telephones.
The 14 pages of multiple illustrations are shown in a separate section, as are the 18 double-page maps. The announcements by the railway companies regarding tours and special arrangements are included, many being particularly imaginative and detailed.
The advertisements by hoteliers give an interesting insight into life in those times and the expectations of travellers. The final fascinating pages include general advertisements for cures and health problems, the newly created kitchen range, improved oil lighting, portmanteaus (cases) and many diverse devices no longer used, such as a knife polisher.
The Book covers Great Britain plus all of Ireland and describes the main features and historic buildings of the principle towns, in the flowery style of a well spoken Victorian person. The main inns are mentioned, along with the location of the telegraph offices, so important before telephones.
The 14 pages of multiple illustrations are shown in a separate section, as are the 18 double-page maps. The announcements by the railway companies regarding tours and special arrangements are included, many being particularly imaginative and detailed.
The advertisements by hoteliers give an interesting insight into life in those times and the expectations of travellers. The final fascinating pages include general advertisements for cures and health problems, the newly created kitchen range, improved oil lighting, portmanteaus (cases) and many diverse devices no longer used, such as a knife polisher.
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Bradshaw's Guide was the title employed on BBC TV in 2010 for a book containing four issues of Bradshaw's Handbook for Railway Tourists, bound especially for the series.
The Book covers Great Britain plus all of Ireland and describes the main features and historic buildings of the principle towns.
Very few of the original copies were bound in this manner and those that survive in the academic libraries are in their original form, convenient as a traveller's handbook for the Mackintosh pocket.
We offer it in bound form for easy reference and to allow maps and illustrations to be presented separately, with indexes. The advertisements are in three categories and can thus be enjoyed on their own.
George Bradshaw started his career as a cartographer and produced the nations first railway timetable in 1839. Sadly he died in 1853, but his competent partners and staff continued to promote and extend his fine range of travel publications.
How pleasing to find his name repeated with great frequency in the TV series and for us to be able to reprint four of his firm's handbooks in one volume for all to enjoy.
The Book covers Great Britain plus all of Ireland and describes the main features and historic buildings of the principle towns.
Very few of the original copies were bound in this manner and those that survive in the academic libraries are in their original form, convenient as a traveller's handbook for the Mackintosh pocket.
We offer it in bound form for easy reference and to allow maps and illustrations to be presented separately, with indexes. The advertisements are in three categories and can thus be enjoyed on their own.
George Bradshaw started his career as a cartographer and produced the nations first railway timetable in 1839. Sadly he died in 1853, but his competent partners and staff continued to promote and extend his fine range of travel publications.
How pleasing to find his name repeated with great frequency in the TV series and for us to be able to reprint four of his firm's handbooks in one volume for all to enjoy.
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94 of 96 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a gem of a book, a very rare treasure, This book is one of the foundation blocks of the rail network, George Bradshaw made, for the first time, the rail network organised and accessible for everyone, his timetables were a major breakthrough and although the last of these were published in 1961 that legacy can still be witnessed today, probably lesser known before BBC TV's Great British Railway Journeys, are the Tourist Handbooks he published, in these guides he tells the Victorian Tourist where to travel, what sights to see and where to stay along with a distinctively Victorian commentary style he also gives an interesting historical narrative, there are also numerous railway excursion tables, Bradshaw also uses his primary skill as a cartographer to provide detailed maps and plans of primarily noteworthy locations, a hotel guide can also be found at the back of the book but most exquisite are the illustrations of various buildings, sights and scenes along the way, in all this is a very valuable look back to life in 1866 and this should be a book to be treasured for all times
26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
According to Robert Humm, the bookseller who sold Mr. Portillo the original book. This is the difference between the facsimiles:
So much for originals. Now for the good news : not one but two reprints of the Portillo set have been produced and both are on offer in our New Books section. You can use the Search Box to find them quickly by entering the reference codes.
Reference : A2855 . Title : Bradshaw's Guide. Hand Book 1. 2. 3. 4. A complete year set of the four regional parts for 1866. Paperback, with an enlarged page size for easier reading. £24.95
Reference : A2893 . Cover title : Bradshaw's Hand Book 1. 2. 3. 4. (from title page : Bradshaw's Descriptive Railway Hand-Book Of Great Britain And Ireland.) A reprint of the actual volume used on the TV programmes. £9.99
And for those of you on the cheap, Michael Portillo's site gives a link to where you can download the book.
I bought the copy of the 1863 version used by Portillo and am happy I made that choice. The quality is super and it is more than just the text of the book (yes, pictures and some adverts).
So much for originals. Now for the good news : not one but two reprints of the Portillo set have been produced and both are on offer in our New Books section. You can use the Search Box to find them quickly by entering the reference codes.
Reference : A2855 . Title : Bradshaw's Guide. Hand Book 1. 2. 3. 4. A complete year set of the four regional parts for 1866. Paperback, with an enlarged page size for easier reading. £24.95
Reference : A2893 . Cover title : Bradshaw's Hand Book 1. 2. 3. 4. (from title page : Bradshaw's Descriptive Railway Hand-Book Of Great Britain And Ireland.) A reprint of the actual volume used on the TV programmes. £9.99
And for those of you on the cheap, Michael Portillo's site gives a link to where you can download the book.
I bought the copy of the 1863 version used by Portillo and am happy I made that choice. The quality is super and it is more than just the text of the book (yes, pictures and some adverts).
69 of 74 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Ever since I first watched 'Great British Rail Journeys' on TV I have wanted a copy of this book, so was delighted to see that it has been reprinted. It seemed quite a lot of money for a paperback, but I splashed out and the book arrived the other day. It is fascinating to see the text that Portillo uses, but I am rather disappointed in the quality. The paper is thin and very white, and the printing is grey and quite dotty. The maps and adverts especially are indistinct.
I have today been emailed by Amazon who are suggesting that I might like to buy a different version of the book. Apparently this one is a facsimile of the actual book used in the TV programme. And it's hardback, and much much cheaper. I love the content of 'Bradshaw', but I am wondering if I should have waited...Bradshaw's Handbook - A Facsimile of the Famous Guide (Old House)
I have today been emailed by Amazon who are suggesting that I might like to buy a different version of the book. Apparently this one is a facsimile of the actual book used in the TV programme. And it's hardback, and much much cheaper. I love the content of 'Bradshaw', but I am wondering if I should have waited...Bradshaw's Handbook - A Facsimile of the Famous Guide (Old House)
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History at its best
This is an excellent book. The history of rail travel and destinations, back in Victirian times could not be bettered by anything more modern. Read more
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Quality especially outside covers not so good for such an expensive book.
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Published 2 months ago by Mr. M. H. King
great content poor reproduction
Fastinating insight to early rail and tourism the content warrents better reproduction as some of the pages are only just readable. The cost represents poor value?
Published 2 months ago by marbles
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This was bought as a present for my husband who says that he's enjoying reading the book very much and hopes to go out travelling with it before long.
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Excellent, interesting read
This was bought as a present and the person who received it has had his nose in it every chance he gets. He says it's excellent
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