The Great Central Railway - What Really Happened (Hardcover)

For generations of railway enthusiasts and more latterly for social historians, the life and times of the former Great Central Railway and in particular its extension towards London in the 1890s and closure seventy years later, have generated considerable interest and controversy. Although many books have been written about the Railway, the majority in recent times have concentrated upon providing a photographic record and a nostalgic look in retrospect to what was generally perceived as happier times for the route. None of the books have presented the outcome from thorough research into the business aspects of the Railway and its successive private (L N E R) and public ( B R ) ownerships through war and peace, times of industrial, social and political change, that influenced and shaped the demand for a railway service. While retaining a strong railway theme throughout, the book identifies the role played by successive governments , the electricity and coal industries and the effect of social change that, together resulted in a case for closure. The content of the book replaces much supposition with fact and places on record what really happened. The final part of the book acknowledges the fine work over half a century of volunteers dedicated to saving a section of the line in Leicestershire.

General

Imprint:	Pen & Sword Transport
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2020
Authors:	John Palmer
Dimensions:	282 x 216 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	344
ISBN-13:	978-1-5267-7789-8
Categories:	Books
LSN:	1-5267-7789-4
Barcode:	9781526777898

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