Andrew Martin
Belles and Whistles: Journeys Through Time on Britain's Trains
- ISBN 13:
- 9781781252130
- author:
- Andrew Martin
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Profile Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.8 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Britain & Ireland, Early Modern 1501-1700 (Tudors, Stuarts, Commonwealth, Restoration, Glorious Revolution)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Andrew Martin's Belles and Whistles takes you on a journey through time aboard Britain's iconic trains. From the opulent Brighton Belle to the modern equivalents, Martin explores how we lost our way from luxury to austerity. In this fascinating account, Martin delves into the history of Britain's railways, revealing what happened to the extravagance and luxury of the past. He shares stories of porters, dining cars, mellow lighting, and timetables, as well as the stark reality of modern train travel. With humour, historical anecdote, and reportage from the present, Martin brings this idiosyncratic history to life. With five journeys that add up to a unique history of Britain's railways, Belles and Whistles is a captivating read for anyone interested in transportation, history, or simply how things used to be.
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