Underground Railway 1801-1902
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$112.32
- Hardcover
592 pages
- Release Date
30 October 2025
Summary
Beneath the Surface: A New History of the London Underground, 1863-1902
The London Underground, an icon of a great metropolis, has fascinated generations since its opening in 1863. This book revisits this familiar story, utilizing a wealth of newly available archival resources, researched by an expert in the subject.
Explore the daunting engineering challenges of constructing tunnels under London, the design of Underground rolling stock, the battle for financial stability, a…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526735836 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1526735830 |
| Author: | Niall Devitt |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Transport |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 592 |
| Release Date: | 30 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 172mm |
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About The Author
Niall Devitt
Niall Devitt was proudly raised in an Underground railway family, studying for five years history at King’s London. His interests include, all trains, especially steam, QPR FC, The Fall, naval history, German opera, film and TV comedy, Warner Brothers cartoons, Will Hay and importantly, where to find the best doughnut in London and how to make the perfect pot of tea to go with it.
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