Category Archives: Travel Guides
London`s Underground
Since the 11th edition of London`s Underground was published in 2010 there have been many important changes on the capital`s underground system, not least of which is the significant investment which has gone into the underground network, which is now run by Transport for London which has been implementing its Tube Improvement Plan since 2003
Atlas of the Southern Railway
The Southern Railway was one of the `Big Four` companies which constituted Britain`s railways following the Grouping in 1923 until their nationalisation in 1948. It operated in the southern counties of England from Kent in the east across to Devon and Cornwall in the west, with major termini in London, but in the south west
Birmingham and West Midlands Railway Atlas
Following the huge success of his authoritative railway atlas of London, Joe Brown has turned his attention to the railway network in and around Birmingham and the West Midlands. Lying in the heart of England, Birmingham is an important railway centre. Historically, Birmingham was the focus of Britain`s first trunk railway from London to the
Ocean Ships
First published over 50 years ago, Ocean Ships has become the bible for maritime enthusiasts, providing authoritative and detailed information on all the world`s ocean-going passenger and cargo ships. Ships listed in the new edition range from the greatest names in the cruise business such as Cunard`s Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria, to
An Atlas of the Railways in South West and Central Southern England
– A new atlas with a vast amount of information on the railways of Southern England, with detailed chronologies of all featured lines- Includes Industrial, independent and private railways- A perfect gift for the railway enthusiast, particularly anyone with an affinity with the railways of Southern EnglandThis railway atlas presents a much wider range of
Ice Trap!: Shackleton`s Incredible Expedition
In August 1914, during the height of the heroic age of Antarctic exploration, Sir Ernest Shackleton set off from England with a team of explorers to walk across the Antarctic and study the icy depths of this new and forbidding continent. Sailing through some of the most perilous seas, the Endurance becomes trapped in the
Central Fells – Book 3 (Readers Edition)
About this series:Re-issues of A. Wainwright`s classic series of hand-illustrated fell walking guides. These compact hardbacks have not been amended, so they should be used with caution and alongside up-to-date maps when walking. However, Mr. Wainwright`s sheer enthusiasm for fell walking is communicated to the reader and each title will add a further dimension of
Tunnel Vision
The construction of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link providing high speed services to Continental Europe is one of the most significant civil engineering projects in Britain and represents the first new main line built for over a century. It is also the first line built in Britain capable of matching speeds achieved on the French
Northern Fells – Book 5 (Readers Edition)
About this series:Re-issues of A. Wainwright`s classic series of hand-illustrated fell walking guides. These compact hardbacks have not been amended, so they should be used with caution and alongside up-to-date maps when walking. However, Mr. Wainwright`s sheer enthusiasm for fell walking is communicated to the reader and each title will add a further dimension of
Island Fever
Britain`s big strength is that it is an island nation. However, we often forget that it boasts hundreds of smaller islands off its shores, each with a distinct character of its own. This book concentrates on the islands of England and Wales showing a mixture of contemporary photographs and archive material to capture the unique
Walking with Beatrix Potter – 15 Walks in Beatrix Potter Country
For many visitors, Beatrix Potter is the most interesting of the Lake District writers. The fact that so many of her stories have clear Lake District locations provides the basis for this book of short easy walks. Follow the adventures of Jeremy Fisher, Squirrel Nutkin, Mrs Tiggy Winkle, Peter Rabbit and many others, actually walking
Rail Atlas 1939-1945
In World War 2 the railways of Britain played a pivotal part in the ultimate defeat of Germany and its allies – as they had done in World War 1. Under centralised control, the war effort put a considerable strain upon the infrastructure, equipment and staff of the railway industry. Certain lines which might otherwise
Make It Wild!
Following Nature`s Playground and Going Wild, the authors once again lure kids away from computers and the TV into the natural world, this time to have a go at making their own entertainment from whatever is available outdoors. This book is about looking at natural materials in a new light and discovering how they can
London Transport 1970-1984
Although the late R. C. (Dick) Riley was best-known as one of the country`s foremost railway photographers, whose collection of colour material was probably unrivalled in terms of the years covered, less well-known was his interest in road transport. Although a small number of images were taken in colour of buses from the early 1950s,
Narrow Gauge Lines of the British Isles
Although standard gauge railways – albeit of different gauges – came to dominate the railways of Britain and Ireland, there was also a considerable number of narrow gauge lines constructed throughout the British Isles. Whilst many of these were built almost exclusively for industrial purposes and never saw regular passenger service, a significant number from
ABC London Railway Atlas
The latest editions of the London Railway Atlas with detailed mapping showing every railway line and platform, past and present, and detailed historical information about opening closing dates, name changes, ownership etc, have proved popular but the large page size means that the book is not handy to carry with you when travelling on the
London Railway Atlas
First published to critical acclaim in 2006, then in enlarged editions in 2009 and 2012 to include more detail, this new fully revised fourth edition of the London Railway Atlas will be warmly welcomed by all enthusiasts. This fascinating book gives a detailed mapping of the myriad of lines which traverse the city, including both
English Thatched Churches
This remarkable guide is devoted to the picturesque thatched churches in the English countryside. This invaluable and unique reference tool presents the churches county-by-county and is enhanced with a delightful host of colour photographs of the churches and their interiors. In addition to the artistry of the thatched roofs, the interiors reveal a host of
A Patch Made in Heaven
The popular view of birdwatchers (or `twitchers`) is of people who rush madly from one end of the country to another to tick birds off their lists. But behind the headlines are an army of enthusiasts who do quite the reverse – they stay devotedly within a small local area, their Patch, and enthuse and
