Pier Railways and Tramways
$45.22
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2025
Summary
Britain’s Piers: A Ride to the End of the Line
The Victorian era’s passion for pleasure piers transformed the British coastline, creating a unique seaside experience. While time and tide have taken their toll, over fifty piers still stand as testaments to this golden age, many boasting railways and tramways that whisked holidaymakers to the pierhead.
Explore the history of these unique railways, including:
- The Southend-on-Sea Pier, home to the longest pier rail…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398124073 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1398124079 |
| Author: | Martin Easdown |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 233mm x 166mm |
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About The Author
Martin Easdown
Martin Easdown is a long-time member of the National Piers Society and one of the acknowledged experts on British piers. He has written extensively on the history of piers, Britain’s seaside and lost country houses in books, magazines and newspapers. He lives in Kent.
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