On Either Side: 1939 - Couverture souple

LNER

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1908402857 ISBN 13 : 9781908402851

Editeur : Old House Books, 2014

Synopsis

This is a nostalgic pre-war journey on the 'Flying Scotsman', from London King's Cross (via York, Durham and Newcastle) to Edinburgh and beyond. Including a colour fold-out map of the old LNER system, it is the perfect guide for any time traveller boarding a train on today's railway. Famous engines like the Flying Scotsman, The Coronation and the Mallard have sped up and down the East Coast of Britain, between London and Edinburgh, for more than 150 years. The mere mention of the service - itself known as the Flying Scotsman - evokes the romance of long night-time journeys beginning in one capital city and ending in another, journeys that traverse some of the most beautiful and diverse landscapes that the British Isles have to offer.For anyone interested in Britain's social or railway history there could be no better guide to the route than this book: first published in 1939 by the LNER itself, beautifully illustrated and with a cover by the renowned poster artist Frank Newbould, On Either Side is a vintage historical guide that describes in charming detail what could have been seen by the pre-war traveller as they gazed from the carriage window, from unexpected gems (many now lost) to more famous landmarks that remain to this day. It also includes a beautiful fold-out, full-colour map of all the LNER routes.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

First issued in 1939 by Britain’s LNER rail line as a companion to the East Coast journey, this charming book gives a fascinating glimpse of rail travel and history. Describing the principal features of interest along the route from London King’s Cross to Scotland, it roughly follows the historic route first constructed by the Roman, and passes by the “Home of the first English Railway”. Offering a beautiful and nostalgic look at the historic line once used by the legendary Flying Scotsman and The Coronation, this is the unique gift for train enthusiasts. Includes a fold-out map of the LNER routes.

Biographie de l'auteur :

London and North Eastern Railway

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Old House Books
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1908402857
• ISBN 13: 9781908402851
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 80
• Illustrateur: Newbould Frank