John Christopher
Waterloo Station
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445610221
- author:
- John Christopher
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Waterloo Station Through Time by John Christopher explores the history and development of one of Britain's busiest railway stations. From its humble beginnings as Waterloo Bridge Station in 1848, to its current status as a major transportation hub, this fascinating selection of photographs reveals the many changes that have shaped the station over the years. The station has played host to various trains, including those to Southampton, Portsmouth and Bournemouth, as well as the famous boat trains. Its proximity to Brookwood Cemetery is also notable, with the London Necropolis Railway station serving coffins from 1862 until its closure in 1930. Today, Waterloo Station remains a key transportation link, with plans for a new Crossrail project potentially connecting it with Euston. Through its photographs and historical context, John Christopher tells the story of Waterloo's evolution, from its early beginnings to the present day.
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