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  • Boat Trains: The English Channel & Ocean Liner Specials

    History, Development and Operation

    by Martyn Pring ...
    A study of the specialty train, including its history, development, and operation beginning at the end of the nineteenth century.In many ways this title, featuring the evolution of cross-channel boat trains and the many dedicated services responsible for moving international passengers to and from trans-Atlantic steamers, is an extension of luxury railway travel. But that's not the full story as ... Read more

    $17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Luxury Railway Travel

    A Social and Business History

    by Martyn Pring ...
    "R eads like an extravagant time travel through Britain's opulence era where train travel was just as stylish and fanciful as the elite class themselves." — Manhattan with a TwistMartyn Pring has carried out considerable research tracing the evolution of British luxury train travel weaving railway, social and travel history threads around a number of Britain's mainline routes traditionally ... Read more

    $17.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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    This illustrated Travel Guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically and by category, making it easier to access individual articles. Articles feature information about attractions, landmarks, districts, transportation, cultural venues, dining, history and much more. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • 113 Things To See And Do In London

    113 Things To See And Do Series, #4

    Series Book 4 - 113 Things To See And Do Series
    113 great things to see and do in London.Albert Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market, Camden Museums, Chelsea Physic Garden, Cheyne Walk, Chinatown, Clink Prison Museum, Clockmaker's Museum, Covent Garden, Convent Garden Pubs, Docklands Light Railway, Eating Out - Bloomsbury, Eating Out - Brick Lane, Eating Out - Camden, Eating Out - Islington, Eating Out - Knightsbridge and Chelsea, ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Five Hundred Buildings of London

    Five hundred stunning duotone photographs showcase the finest, most majestic, and interesting examples of architecture in one of the world's most beloved citiesThe greatest buildings, monuments, and structures of London come to life in these inspiring, neighborhood-by-neighborhood photographic tours. Each building is featured in a rich, fine-resolution duotone photograph. Information including the ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • British Weekend Jaunts - Tour 1 - 4 Days Touring Snowdonia and the Llŷn Peninsula North Wales

    British Weekend Jaunts, #1

    Series Book 1 - British Weekend Jaunts
    A travel guide book with a difference which gives a well planned 4 day, 2 location tour (by car) through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park and Llŷn Peninsula. This illustrated ebook gives directions, maps, location information & travel tips.This tour visits: Conwy, Llanrwst, Capel Garmon, Betws-y-Coed, Dolwyddelan Castle, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Harlech, Portmeirion, Porthmadog, Tremadog, ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • British Weekend Jaunts - Tour 2 - 4 Days Touring The English Lake District, Cumbria

    British Weekend Jaunts, #2

    Series Book 2 - British Weekend Jaunts
    A travel guide book with a difference which gives a well planned 4 day, 2 location tour (by car) through the spectacular scenery of the English Lake District. This illustrated ebook gives directions, maps, location information & travel tips.This tour takes the reader through the Lake District National Park and visits: Kendal, Lake Windermere, Hawkshead, Coniston Water, Coniston, Duddon Valley, ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • The Canal Pioneers

    Canal Construction from 2,500 BC to the Early 20th Century

    A "superbly told" history of canals and the men who built them, from ancient empires to modern civilization—includes photos and illustrations ( Narrow Boat).Stones for the pyramids of Egypt were brought to the site by canal, and one of the most imposing canal systems ever built, the Grand Canal of China, was begun in the sixth century BC. Development after the end of the Roman Empire was slow, but ... Read more

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  • Railway Posters

    by Lorna Frost ...
    Series Book 658 - Shire Library
    Railway posters have huge appeal for the modern audience, but just what explains this continuing interest?Enduring images of iconic locomotives, bathing beauties and characters such as Sunny South Sam are testament to the creativity of the railway company marketing departments and the posters tell us not only about railway history and technology, architectural and engineering accomplishments, but ... Read more

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  • Travel Liverpool, England, Uk: Illustrated Guide And Maps (Mobi Travel)

    Table of Contents:Essentials: A-Z INDEX Eat Drink Sleep Stay Safe Driving in UK1. General: Geography & Climate History Governance Demography Economy2. Maps: Liverpool Centre City Council Wards Metropolitan Merseyside County Regions of England UK3. Transport: Get in Get around Airport Lime Street Railway Station4. Attractions: Top 10 Itinerary See Do Buy5. Culture: Architecture Museums Theatres & ... Read more

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  • Beeching: 50 Years On

    50 Years On

    In 1963 Dr Beeching's infamous report signalled the end for over 15,000 miles of track, a third of Britain's stations, and for 70,000 jobs, as well as making irrevocable changes to the way of life of many consumers. Much misery was caused and Beeching's name was muddied, but in hindsight the report probably did more than any other single factor to preserve the nation's railway heritage. Without ... Read more

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  • Britain's Working Coast in Victorian and Edwardian Times

    by John Hannavy ...
    Series Book 548 - Shire Library
    The coastline of Victorian and Edwardian Britain provided beauty, entertainment and the venue for most people's holidays.But it was also a thriving centre of industry shipbuilding and fishing, plus the numerous trades associated with dockyards, coastal transport and the leisure industry. This book travels around Britain's coast clockwise from London looking at the industries that could be found at ... Read more

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