John Christopher
Brunel in Cornwall
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445618593
- author:
- John Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.3 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Travel & Holiday, Countries & Regions, United Kingdom
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cornwall marks the extreme south-western extent of Brunel's kingdom and is surprisingly rich in his works. The Royal Albert Bridge, which crosses the River Tamar, connected the broad gauge network with the Cornwall and West Cornwall railways to take trains from Paddington all the way to Penzance via sixty spectacular timber viaducts. The original viaducts have been modified or replaced over the years, but many of the masonry piers remain as monolithic sentinels. The branch line to Falmouth and surviving examples of his railway stations are also worth exploring. Brunel's legacy extends beyond his railways, with his Great Eastern steamship being the first vessel to successfully lay a telegraphic cable connecting Europe and the USA. John Christopher explores Brunel's works in Cornwall, taking readers on a tour of the county's most notable sites. This book is part of a series that aims to rediscover Brunel's works in your area.
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