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• ‘A glorious insight into Britain over the last 150 years – its history, landscape and people – from the window of Britain's many and magnificent railway journeys […] It fills in the gaps, gives you more insight, takes you further, as it were. Charlie Bunce's words are the perfect compliment to Portillo's commentaries, and the entire book is a delight to read. The original photography is stunning, while the historical photographs are simply fascinating. All in all, this is a book no serious history student of this period can afford to be without. It's for armchair travellers, yes indeed, but it's much more valuable than that.’ – Books Monthly's Nonfiction Choice for February
• A ‘delightful pictorial travelogue’ – Annabel Ford, Cox & Kings
• ‘A colourful insight into Britain over the last 150 years’ – National Geographic Traveller
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* 'A glorious insight into Britain over the last 150 years -- its history, landscape and people -- from the window of Britain's many and magnificent railway journeys [!] It fills in the gaps, gives you more insight, takes you further, as it were. Charlie Bunce's words are the perfect compliment to Portillo's commentaries, and the entire book is a delight to read. The original photography is stunning, while the historical photographs are simply fascinating. All in all, this is a book no serious history student of this period can afford to be without. It's for armchair travellers, yes indeed, but it's much more valuable than that.' -- Books Monthly's Nonfiction Choice for February * A 'delightful pictorial travelogue' -- Annabel Ford, Cox & Kings * 'A colourful insight into Britain over the last 150 years' -- National Geographic Traveller
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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Having watched the television series I was delighted to receive the book and how true to the series it was. This book is very well written, beautifully illustrated and very easy to read and assimilate - a good read after a busy day. Looking forward to receiving the DVD of the series.
94 of 97 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I enjoyed the first series of Great British Railway journeys on TV last year and the current series does not disappoint.
This book is excellent with informative text and super illustrations and manages to combine social history with the enthusiasm for rail travel.
This book is excellent with informative text and super illustrations and manages to combine social history with the enthusiasm for rail travel.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Excellent programme and very good book showing the highligts .
A good substitute for Bradshaw's Hand Book which is unattainable
A good substitute for Bradshaw's Hand Book which is unattainable
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Ignores problems caused by privatisation
It must never be forgotten that Portillo was a prominent member of a Conservative government that inflicted huge damage on the railways by privatising them. Read more
Published 4 days ago by snarkhunter
My mistake
I mistakenly thought this was the Bradshaw version so somewhat disappointed but nevertheless it is a very interesting read and useful ro have on my Kindle
Published 2 months ago by Rosie D
Great British Railway Journeys
This is a great book and is a good reference to the Michael Portillo television series and coupled with my facsimilie of Bradshaw's Guide makes this an unbeatable combination. Read more
Published 3 months ago by bbnenigma
Portillo's trip!
If you are a follower of the TV series this book is the reminder of what has been seen and where it has gone. Adds a bit more background and is godd value. An easy read.
Published 4 months ago by mwatnv
Absolute gem of the book to the series
I am an avid fan of the BBC series with Michael Portillo - this current third series is a real treat, and I bought the first tie-in book. This sequel is even better. Read more
Published 4 months ago by George
Great British Railway Journeys
This is an excellent book,well written and giving a great deal of information, both historical and more recent.Excellent value for money.Great British Railway Journeys
Published 8 months ago by John Smith
Great British Railway Journeys
A light and enjoyable read with many curious nuggets of information to interest those with even a passing interest in railway nostalgia and Britain's economic history. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ptolemy
A great book for the layman
Easy to read and understand, with some good pictures. The book goes very well with the TV series. Well worth a read.
Published 9 months ago by jsmith44
A good series BUT a disappointing book that leaves one with a rushed...
Normally I refrain from reading other reviews before writing my own. Not this time. I think readers should quickly make a distinction between the TV programme, and the book. Read more
Published 9 months ago by mangilli-climpson m
GREAT
I was really taken with the TV Series so I thought I would read the book. I am so glad I bought the book, I lost myself in for hours. Read more
Published 10 months ago by MIDNIGHT
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