The Times History of Britain's Railways: From 1603 to the Present Day

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Follow the development decline and later revival of Britains iconic railways with bestselling railway author Julian Holland. Discover their remarkable history through expert commentary stunning photographs and archive material from a lifetime of railway research. The iconic railways of Britain have seen unprecedented change and innovation in just a few hundred years shaping Britains industry society and transport system along the way. Discover the historic events that have shaped Britains railways. Highlights include: 1604: The beginnings of the railwaysWollaton Waggonway opens in Nottinghamshire 1830: Britain becomes connectedthe worlds first inter-city railway the Liverpool & Manchester Railway opens 1938: A world leader in train travelthe LNER A4 Mallard sets a still unbroken world speed record for steam locomotives 1963: Beeching Report publishedmarked the death sentence for many rural lines 2015: Borders Railway reopens between Edinburgh and Tweedbankmarks a modern-day revival for the railways