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London is the supreme railway city. In 1900 it had fourteen railway termini, more than any other city in the world. A century later only one of them has disappeared completely, and just three have undergone comprehensive reconstruction. All the others are recognisable products of the Victorian railway age that continue to function daily as busy stations for the travellers of the twenty-first century. This book provides the railway enthusiast with a brief history of the principal termini, featuring key aspects of architectural design and engineering but also highlighting anecdotes, myths, personal stories and curiosities about the stations' social and cultural history.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
To look at this book is about two-thirds of the page size of a `normal' paperback and it is just over 100 pages long. However it covers 13 stations in that space, as follows: Paddington - Euston - St Pancras - King's Cross - Liverpool Street - Fenchurch Street - London Bridge - Cannon Street and Blackfriars (one chapter) - Waterloo - Victoria.
I really enjoyed flicking through - if I take the Euston chapter as an example, there's a full-page picture of the old Great Hall, a history of the station over about 5 pages, including a picture of the station around 1840 and another showing the infamous destroyed Arch. The final two pages of text are a description and critique of the station as a building and working space, illustrated by a photo of Robert Stephenson's statue and then two trains at the platforms in 1908.
I'm not an expert in the history of the station but the text, similar in length to a Wikipedia entry gave me enough detail without overloading. The comments on the stations were well-made and helpful, although not especially exciting.
Overall, as a book to slip into a bag or wide pocket to idle away a few minutes waiting for train this is excellent value and highly recommended.
I really enjoyed flicking through - if I take the Euston chapter as an example, there's a full-page picture of the old Great Hall, a history of the station over about 5 pages, including a picture of the station around 1840 and another showing the infamous destroyed Arch. The final two pages of text are a description and critique of the station as a building and working space, illustrated by a photo of Robert Stephenson's statue and then two trains at the platforms in 1908.
I'm not an expert in the history of the station but the text, similar in length to a Wikipedia entry gave me enough detail without overloading. The comments on the stations were well-made and helpful, although not especially exciting.
Overall, as a book to slip into a bag or wide pocket to idle away a few minutes waiting for train this is excellent value and highly recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
again this was a gift but even I browsed through it, wonderful pictures and information that I didnt know wouild recomend to anyone intrested in the past and stations
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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A handy little book that gives the reader a potted history of the 12 major London Terminii and their opening dates. It packs quite a lot into it's small size and at a reasonable price. Each station has it's own chapter.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
That'll teach me
I'm not normally given to leaving reviews, but on this occasion I feel I must. This book is ok for tourists, but I was expecting something a little more detailed. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Paduan
All Railways lead to London - this is why
A rather short, but interesting background to the establishment of mainline stations in London. All railways do lead to London. Read more
Published 11 months ago by T. Mould
Great service...Thank you
This was bought as a gift for my dad and he loves it. I've not asked too much about it as I'm not a lover of train stations myself, but from what he has said he's enjoyed it. Read more
Published 16 months ago by helsbells
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