railways strangest tales tom quinn

A fascinating collection of bizarre but true stories from nearly 200 years of railway history.Right from the very start, when George Stephenson’s famous Rocket knocked over and killed a government minister at the opening of the Liverpool to Manchester line in 1830, the world’s railways have given rise to plenty of intriguing stories. In this fascinating book, revised and updated with a new selection of tales, railway buff Tom Quinn explores the more bizarre side of train travel, featuring weird weather conditions, audacious robberies, hair-raising accidents, vanishing passengers, an infestation of maggots and a mysterious missing mummy.From the dawn of rail travel, when speeds of 15mph were considered dangerous to health and people mistook engines for fire-breathing demons, through the Victorian heyday of royal trains and seaside specials to today’s more prosaic leaves on the line, this whistlestop tour through railways’ long and storied history is the perfect gift for armchair travellers, history fans and trainspotters.Word count: 60,000

Objev podobné jako Railways' Strangest Tales - Tom Quinn

A quirky collection of stories from London''s stranger side, featuring a tiny prison cell in Trafalgar Square, a train disguised as a ship, and a church that''s completely the wrong way round.London’s Strangest Tales takes a walk on London’s weirder side with an absorbing collection of curious tales from one of the world’s greatest cities. This fascinating book is packed with amazing things you didn’t know about Britain’s capital, like the fact that it’s still forbidden to run, carry an umbrella or whistle in the Burlington Arcade, and the fat lamppost at the corner of Trafalgar Square that is secretly a tiny prison cell. And did you know that the entrance to Buckingham Palace you see from the Mall is actually the back door and not the front? The stories within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true.Revised, redesigned and updated for a new generation of London-lovers, this book is a brilliant alternative guide to the city, whether you’re a visitor, a daily commuter or one of its 8 million inhabitants.Word count: 45,000

Objev podobné jako London's Strangest Tales - Tom Quinn

London&;s Strangest Tales takes a walk on London&;s weirder side with an absorbing collection of curious tales from one of the world&;s greatest cities. This fascinating book is packed with amazing things you didn&;t know about Britain&;s capital, like the fact that it&;s still forbidden to run, carry an umbrella or whistle in the Burlington Arcade, and the fat lamppost at the corner of Trafalgar Square that is secretly a tiny prison cell. And did you know that the entrance to Buckingham Palace you see from the Mall is actually the back door and not the front? The stories within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true. This brand new edition, redesigned in splendid hardback for 2018, is a brilliant alternative guide to the city, whether you&;re a visitor, a daily commuter or one of its 8 million inhabitants.

Objev podobné jako London's Strangest Tales - Tom Quinn

Halloween kostým Harley Quinn pro děti
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polyesterový kostým Harley Quinn 140-152 cm
kompletní kostým Harley Quinn triko legíny
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trojbarevná paruka Harley Quinn
doplněk kostýmu Harley Quinn
bavlněné povlečení Tom Tailor
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stolička Tom Olive pro piknik
sada 6 ručníků pro hosty Tom Tailor
koupelnové textilie Tom Tailor Home of Colors
osuška do sauny Tom Tailor Moody Grey
kompaktní knihovna Tomi Sapphire Oak
osuška do sauny Tom Tailor Dark Navy

Kent’s Strangest Tales is a book devoted to the weird and wonderful side of the Garden of England.Home to historically rich towns such as Canterbury, Margate and Ramsgate, Kent is a county with more strangeness than you can shake a strange-shaped stick at. From Chaucer’s legendary tales of debauchery and naughtiness to Mick and Keef’s very first meeting on a rocking ’n’ rolling Dartford train, Kent has it all – coast, ghosts, castles, treasures, pirates, Britain’s oldest highway and, lest we forget, the old lady who tricked the Luftwaffe. All the stories in this book are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious, and, most importantly, true.Perfect for Kent-dwellers and tourists alike, Kent’s Strangest Tales is a treasure trove of the hilarious, the odd and the baffling – an alternative travel guide to some of the county’s best-kept secrets that date back many thousands of years. Read on, if you dare!Word count: 45,000

Objev podobné jako Kent's Strangest Tales - Martin Latham

A quirky collection of true stories from the stranger side of horse racing, featuring horse-swapping skulduggery, battling jockeys and a horse that may or may not have beaten a train.Extraordinary but true stories from over 150 years of racing.This hilarious, sideways look at horse racing vividly recounts many of the strangest moments and oddest incidents from over 150 years of the sport''s history.Andrew Ward recalls the time when spectators mounted two fallen horses and rode them to second and third places; the race which had to be re-run because the judge wasn''t in his box at the finish; the ultrasonic binoculars that allegedly stunned a horse and unseated a jockey at Ascot, and many more.A totally original, offbeat collection of extraordinary but true stories, Horse-Racing''s Strangest Races will be a delight to all lovers of the turf.Word count: 60,000

Objev podobné jako Horse Racing's Strangest Tales - Andrew Ward

Running’s Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today’s high-tech, apped-up approach.Within these pages you’ll find the bizarre story of the Norwegian footballer forced to miss a crucial World Cup qualifier after colliding with a moose on his morning jog, the American ultra-marathoner who had all his toenails removed to improve his running, and why some runners at the 2015 Tokyo marathon were wearing GPS-enabled, edible bananas, complete with LEDs and incoming Twitter updates.Packed with tales that are so odd you’ll hardly believe them, this book makes the perfect gift for all running enthusiasts, from the seasoned marathoner to the park jogger, and those who only ever run a bath.Word count: 45,000

Objev podobné jako Running's Strangest Tales - Iain Spragg

Through exclusive interviews with palace staff past and present and detailed historical sources, Tom Quinn takes a look beyond official accounts, delving into the frequently outrageous but often heart-warming history of the palace and its inhabitants, from its earliest beginnings to the present day.

Objev podobné jako Kensington Palace - Tom Quinn

For as long as the British monarchy has existed, royal children have been brought up in ways that seem bizarre and eccentric to the rest of us. Interweaving exclusive testimonies from palace staff with historical sources, Tom Quinn also uncovers outrageous tales of royal children misbehaving, often hilariously.

Objev podobné jako Gilded Youth - Tom Quinn

Dětský kostým Harley Quinn je určen pro věkovou skupinu 10-12 let a výšku 140-152 cm. Sada obsahuje triko, legíny s imitací denim šortek, masku na oči a pásek. Kostým je vyroben ze 100% polyesteru a je vhodný pro karnevaly i domácí hraní.

• Kompletní sada obsahující triko, legíny, masku a pásek
• Vhodné pro karnevaly, Halloween i domácí hraní
• Vyrobeno z pohodlného a snadno udržovatelného polyesteru
• Design inspirovaný populární komiksovou a filmovou postavou

Objev podobné jako Epee Dětský kostým Harley Quinn 10-12 let

This fascinating collection of entertaining stories from the seven seas reveals unusual and bizarre sailing trips, vessels and characters, and recounts perilous journeys in freak weather and other legendary tales.Within these pages you’ll find stories of pirates holding ships to ransom and the gruesome fates of some of the shipmates who dared cross them. The sailors forever lost in the Bermuda triangle, the poor family who were encircled by a school of sharks to the spooky tales of the lighthouse haunted by drunkard lightship keeper John Herman. The tales within these pages are bizarre, fascinating, hilarious and, most importantly, true.Revised, redesigned and updated for 2016, this book is the perfect gift for both keen sailors to the armchair Captains.Word count: 45,000

Objev podobné jako Sailing's Strangest Tales - John Harding

A hilarious assortment of the weirdest and wackiest tales ever to come out of the classroom – and they’re all true.Featuring the flamboyant swimming teacher who spent his spare time fighting bears, the story of how a fight with his teacher paved the way for Al Capone’s infamous crime empire, and the bizarre tale of the American teacher who sued her own pupils for not paying attention in her lesson, this book is a real education.An ideal end-of-year teacher gift, this fascinating book is also a must-read for anyone who’s ever been to school. So stop talking at the back, pay attention and start reading!Word count: 45,000

Objev podobné jako Teachers' Strangest Tales - Iain Spragg

The One That Didn’t Get Away celebrates the triumphant days and victorious moments for game, coarse and sea anglers from the past two centuries. Following Tom Quinn’s previous book Great Angling Disasters, he has compiled this collection of archive articles and extracts, which captures the excitement, skill and satisfaction of successful angling expeditions. Taking readers from rivers to seas and all points of the compass, this is a wonderful chronicle filled with the highlights of fishing.Anglers will find much here to entertain and delight them – and to remind them why the next best thing to fishing is reading about it!

Objev podobné jako The One That Didn't Get Away - Tom Quinn

Perfect for fans of Big Nate, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the previous Stick Dog books, Tom Watson’s hilarious series continues with a backyard adventure complete with crunchy tacos, squishy guacamole, and flying unicorns!HEY! WHAT’S THAT IN THE TREE? IT’S AN EMERGENCY! When Karen sprints into Stick Dog’s pipe and declares an emergency, Stick Dog springs into action. After racing through the woods with his squad of strays, Stick Dog discovers there’s no crisis at all. But there is a great opportunity to feed his hungry friends.As a family of humans plans to feast on tacos, tortilla chips, and guacamole, Stick Dog makes plans of his own. To feed Mutt, Karen, Poo-Poo, and Stripes, he’ll need all his smarts and problem-solving skills. While his hungry, drooling, goofy friends prepare to chow down, something nags Stick Dog at the edge of his mind. What is that thing swinging in a tree? And how can he get it?If this funny, madcap, daring quest succeeds, it’s taco time for these crazy canines!Other favorites in the series include Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog Chases a Pizza, and many more!

Objev podobné jako Stick Dog Gets the Tacos - Tom Watson

Osuška do sauny Tom Tailor Sunny Sand o rozměrech 80 x 200 cm je součástí řady COLOR BATH. Je vybavena dvěma poutky pro snadné skladování a rychlé sušení, má vysokou savost a je vyrobena z příjemného materiálu. Produkt nese certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN.

• Dvě praktická poutka pro snadné skladování a rychlé sušení
• Vysoká savost a příjemný, hebký materiál na dotek
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN zaručující bezpečnost a udržitelnost
• Nadčasová barva Sunny Sand, která se hodí do jakékoliv koupelny

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Osuška do sauny Sunny Sand, 80 x 200 cm

Sada obsahuje 6 ručníků pro hosty o rozměrech 30 x 50 cm v barvě Fresh Sage. Ručníky jsou vyrobeny ze 100% bavlny, mají praktické poutko a certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN. Jsou součástí řady COLOR BATH a sladěny s barevným konceptem bytových textilií.

• Sada 6 ručníků s praktickým poutkem pro snadné skladování a sušení
• Vyrobeno ze 100% bavlny, příjemné na dotek a s vysokou savostí
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN zaručuje bezpečnost a udržitelnost
• Součást jednotného barevného konceptu TOM TAILOR HOME OF COLORS

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Ručník Fresh Sage, 30 x 50 cm

Osuška do sauny Tom Tailor Cool Blue o rozměrech 80 x 200 cm je součástí řady COLOR BATH. Je vybavena dvěma poutky pro snadné skladování a rychlé sušení, má vysokou savost a je certifikována OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN. Design v modré barvě se hodí do různých stylů koupelen.

• Dvě praktická poutka pro snadné skladování a sušení
• Vysoká savost a příjemná měkkost díky kvalitnímu materiálu
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN pro bezpečnost a udržitelnost
• Nadčasový modrý design snadno sladitelný s koupelnou

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Osuška do sauny Cool Blue, 80 x 200 cm

Plovoucí hračka s prasátkem Tomem a dinosaurem na oranžové základně. Dinosaurus se plní vodou, která vytéká spodem nebo z tlamičky. Prasátko Tom může stříkat vodu na dinosaura a roztočit vodní kolo v jeho hlavě.

• Rozvíjí smyslové vnímání a jemnou motoriku
• Interaktivní vodní efekty - stříkání a vodní kolo
• Bezpečný plastový materiál vhodný od 18 měsíců

Objev podobné jako Toomies Prasátko Tom s panem Dinosaurem

Tom Tailor Surf pončo Fresh Sage je vyrobeno z kvalitní bavlny s certifikací OEKO-TEX. Nabízí praktickou kapuci, kapsu a je vhodné pro sport, relaxaci nebo převlékání. Design doplňuje výšivka loga na hrudi.

• Vyrobeno z certifikované čisté bavlny (OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN)
• Praktická kapuce s ozdobnou šňůrkou a kapsa na břiše
• Univerzální použití (sport, domov, sauna, kempování)
• Šetrný froté materiál a diskrétní ochrana při převlékání

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Surf pončo Fresh Sage, S / M

Ručník Tom Tailor Fresh Sage o rozměrech 50 x 100 cm je součástí řady COLOR BATH. Je vybaven poutkem pro snadné skladování a rychle absorbuje vlhkost díky silnému materiálu. Produkt splňuje certifikaci OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN.

• Praktické poutko pro snadné skladování a sušení
• Vysoká savost a příjemná tloušťka materiálu
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN zaručující bezpečnost
• Nadčasová barva Fresh Sage, která se hodí do každé koupelny

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Ručník Fresh Sage, 50 x 100 cm

Pánské kraťasy Tommy Hilfiger ESTABLISHED LOGO TAPE LOUNGE v šedé barvě a velikosti M. Jsou vyrobeny z prodyšné bavlny, což zajišťuje pohodlí při nošení. Ideální volba pro běžné denní použití.

• Příjemné a pohodlné nošení
• Vyrobené z prodyšné bavlny
• Vhodné pro každodenní použití
• Kvalitní značkové zpracování

Objev podobné jako Tommy Hilfiger ESTABLISHED LOGO TAPE LOUNGE Pánské kraťasy, šedá, velikost M

Tom Ford Noir Extreme Parfum z roku 2022 je intenzivnější a odvážnější varianta původní parfémované vody. Kombinuje kořeněné tóny zázvoru a kardamomu se svěžím citrusem, jemnou růží, vanilkou a dřevitými tóny guajaku a cedru. Je určen mužům, kteří preferují výrazné a kultivované vůně.

• Intenzivnější a smyslnější verze Noir Extreme
• Bohatá kompozice s kořeněnými, svěžím a dřevitými tóny
• Dlouhotrvající parfémová koncentrace
• Luxusní design a prezentace

Objev podobné jako Tom Ford Noir Extreme - parfém 100 ml

Povlečení Tom Tailor z bavlny renforcé nabízí příjemný pocit na pokožce a optimální prodyšnost. Souprava obsahuje povlak na přikrývku 140 x 200 cm a povlak na polštář 70 x 90 cm s certifikátem OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN. Design kombinuje široké pruhy na přední straně s jemnými proužky na zadní straně.

• Kvalitní bavlna v úpravě renforcé pro příjemný pocit a prodyšnost
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN zaručující šetrnost k pokožce a životnímu prostředí
• Design se širokými pruhy na přední straně a decentními proužky na zadní straně
• Praktický barevný značkový zip a tkaný štítek na polštáři

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Bavlněné povlečení Warm Coral & Fresh Sage, 140 x 200 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Sportovní podprsenka značky Tombo s křížovými ramínky v černé barvě a velikosti S. Poskytuje střední podporu při fyzické aktivitě. Dodací lhůta činí 5 pracovních dnů.

• Křížová ramínka pro lepší stabilitu během pohybu
• Černá barva pro univerzální kombinovatelnost
• Střední podpora vhodná pro různé druhy cvičení
• Kvalitní materiál s dobrou prodyšností

Objev podobné jako Tombo Sportovní podprsenka se zkříženými ramínky - Černá | S

Povlečení Tom Tailor Light Lemon - Sky blue je vyrobeno z kvalitního perkálu, který zajišťuje chladivý a prodyšný pocit. Souprava obsahuje povlak na polštář 70 x 90 cm a povlak na přikrývku 140 x 200 cm s dvoustranným designem a barevným lemováním. Certifikát OEKO-TEX® garantuje bezpečnost materiálu.

• Vyrobeno z jemného perkálu, hladkého a prodyšného
• Dvoustranný design: barevné pruhy a jednobarevná strana
• Snadné povlékání díky kvalitnímu značkovému zipu
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN pro bezpečnost

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Perkálové povlečení Light Lemon - Sky blue, 140 x 200 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Knihovna Tomi Sapphire Oak je vyrobena z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky o tloušťce 18 mm v dekoru safírový dub. Nabízí několik polic pro variabilní uspořádání knih a dekorací. Díky kompaktním rozměrům je vhodná do obývacího pokoje, ložnice nebo pracovny.

• Elegantní provedení v dekoru safírový dub
• Kompaktní rozměry vhodné i do menších místností
• Více polic pro praktické a přehledné uspořádání věcí
• Odolná a stabilní konstrukce z melaminem potažené dřevotřísky

Objev podobné jako Knihovna Tomi Sapphire Oak

Povlečení Tom Tailor Dark Navy - Sunny Sand je vyrobeno z kvalitního perkálu, který zajišťuje příjemný chladivý pocit a prodyšnost. Souprava obsahuje povlak na přikrývku 140 x 200 cm a povlak na polštář 70 x 90 cm s barevným lemováním. Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN garantuje bezpečnost výrobku.

• Vyrobeno z jemného perkálu, hladkého a prodyšného
• Dvoustranný design: barevné pruhy a jednobarevná strana
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN pro bezpečnost
• Snadné povlékání díky kvalitnímu zipu

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Perkálové povlečení Dark Navy - Sunny Sand, 140 x 200 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Povlečení Tom Tailor Cozy Mauve & Crisp White je vyrobeno z kvalitní bavlny s certifikátem OEKO-TEX®. Souprava obsahuje jeden povlak na přikrývku 200 x 220 cm a dva povlaky na polštář 80 x 80 cm. Design kombinuje elegantní pruhy s jednobarevnou zadní stranou a zahrnuje praktické detaily jako zip a tkaný štítek.

• Kvalitní bavlna v úpravě renforcé pro příjemný pocit a prodyšnost
• Elegantní pruhovaný design na přední straně s jednobarevnou zadní stranou
• Certifikát OEKO-TEX® MADE IN GREEN a šetrnost k pokožce
• Praktické detaily jako tkaný štítek a barevný značkový zip

Objev podobné jako Tom Tailor Bavlněné povlečení Cozy Mauve & Crisp White, 200 x 220 cm, 2 ks 80 x 80 cm

Dvoudílná sada obdélníkových táců Mäser Pintar White o rozměrech 30 x 20 x 2 cm kombinuje porcelánovou kvalitu s designem zdobeným hnědými tečkami a krémovou glazurou. Tácy jsou vhodné do mikrovlnné trouby a myčky na nádobí, ideální pro servírování různých pokrmů. Balení obsahuje dva kusy s moderním vintage vzhledem.

• Elegantní obdélníkový design s krémovou glazurou a hnědými tečkami
• Vyrobeno z kvalitního porcelánu, odolné a snadno udržovatelné
• Vhodné do mikrovlnné trouby a myčky na nádobí
• Moderní vintage styl vhodný pro každodenní i slavnostní příležitosti

Objev podobné jako Mäser 2dílná sada táců Pintar White hnědé tečky 30 x 20 x 2 cm, L

Tary Sweets oplatky s vanilkovou náplní jsou sladkostí určenou pro děti. Výrobek obsahuje pšeničnou mouku, rostlinné oleje a vanilkové aroma. Je vhodný pro konzumaci dětmi od tří let věku.

• Vhodné pro děti od 3 let
• Příjemná vanilková příchuť
• Křupavá textura oplatku
• Obsahuje sušené odstředěné mléko

Objev podobné jako Tary Sweets - Oplatek s vanilkovou náplní

“This delightful book is filled with fascinating and enchanting folklore and histories of both coast and sea. Even if you are not a coastal dweller, you will find magic and wonder in some of England''s oldest and strangest tales. A lovely read.” - Annie WorsleyEngland is a maritime nation. Our folklore and history are scattered with tall tales of the high seas, mysteries of the unknown world beneath the ocean surface, and the coast where human life meets the salt sea.This book is a collection of traditional folk tales from the coasts and seas of England, retold with a contemporary twist by Lisa Schneidau. Within these pages you’ll find magic and monsters, sailor heroes and ghost ships, and even mermaids and shapeshifters.Immerse yourself in these sea stories and let the current of England’s mysterious ocean world sweep you away.

Objev podobné jako English Folk Tales of Coast and Sea - Lisa Schneidau

Tary Sweets Oplatek s jahodovou náplní je sladká pochutina určená dětem. Obsahuje pšeničnou mouku, rostlinné oleje, cukr a přírodní aromata. Výrobek je vhodný pro děti od tří let.

• Vhodné pro děti již od 3 let věku
• Obsahuje přírodní aroma vanilky a jahod
• Obsahuje barvivo z červené řepy
• Křupavá textura s jahodovou náplní

Objev podobné jako Tary Sweets - Oplatek s jahodovou náplní

Lavice Talu Beige má rozměry 90x45x45 cm a je vyrobena z bukového dřeva a sametové tkaniny. Vybavena je pěnou 32 DNS pro pohodlné sezení a snadno se čistí. Díky neutrální béžové barvě a dřevěným nohám se hodí do různých interiérů.

• Měkká sametová tkanina snadno udržovatelná
• Robustní rám z bukového dřeva pro dlouhou životnost
• Pohodlné sezení díky pěně 32 DNS
• Univerzální béžová barva a moderní design

Objev podobné jako Lavice Talu Beige

Jídelní sada TAJO od značky Mäser obsahuje 30 kusů porcelánového nádobí pro 6 osob. Sada je vyrobena z kvalitního porcelánu odolného vůči opotřebení a je vhodná do myčky i mikrovlnné trouby. Jednotný bílý design s jemným dekorem se hodí pro každodenní i slavnostní příležitosti.

• Kompletní sada pro 6 osob – ideální pro rodinné stolování
• Kvalitní porcelán odolný proti opotřebení s hladkým povrchem
• Vhodná do myčky nádobí a mikrovlnné trouby – snadná údržba
• Nadčasový bílý design s decentním dekorem pro různé interiéry

Objev podobné jako Mäser Jídelní sada nádobí 30 ks TAJO

In the 19th Century there was a widespread feeling in seaside resorts with cliffs that visitor numbers would be increased if there was an easy way of reaching, and more importantly, returning from the beach, avoiding flights of stairs or long zig-zag paths. To address this issue, the first cliff railway was built at Scarborough in 1875. Since then, another twenty-nine, or thirty if the Leas lift at Folkestone, which was duplicated in 1890, is counted as two, have been built, including three at inland locations. Despite having the same function, all the cliff railways are different and have their own characteristics. Some of them still use water as a power source. The remainder use electric motors. In addition to telling the story of Britain’s cliff railways, author Peter Johnson tells the story of the authorised but unbuilt cliff railways, vertical lifts and electric stairways that serve or served the same function in a few places, and adds details of what might be called ‘cliff railway derivatives,’ steep-grade, rope-hauled, railways, airport automated people movers, and modern inclined lift installations that might have been built as cliff railways if they had been built a hundred years ago. To compile this new ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Cliff Railways - Peter Johnson

London has always been a major transport hub. Indeed, it owes its origins to being the location in ancient times of what was then the lowest bridging point of the River Thames. From the 1830s to 1914 it became the focal point of Britain''s railway system. In that time a railway network of extraordinary complexity developed, serving the needs of London''s citizens and providing access for huge numbers of visitors of all kinds. Here we consider some of the ways in which the railways contributed to London''s transformation into a world city, perhaps THE world city of the Victorian and Edwardian period. With an emphasis on the social impact of the railways, the book examines, among other issues, how they contributed to the growth of suburbia, helped to provide London with vital supplies of food and fuel, the way in which the Underground made it quicker and easier to move about, produced huge, luxurious hotels and spectacular bridges and destroyed some of the capital''s worst slums. London has always had an underbelly and the coming of the railways created new opportunities for criminal activity. In fictional crime, Sherlock Holmes made frequent use of the railways. Artists found in railways a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Continuing his series of regional books reviewing the industrial railways of England, Wales and Scotland, author Gordon Edgar looks at the railways of what is today Northumbria, County Durham and Teesside, covering a period of the last six decades, with an emphasis upon the former National Coal Board railways. This is the eighth volume in the series, covering an area once proudly boasting widespread coal mining, steelmaking and shipbuilding activities, as well as numerous other traditional industries large and small, most now sadly history. The industrial railway diversity that one could have witnessed in this region up until the latter part of the twentieth century was arguably unequalled in Britain. The National Coal Board’s Lambton, Hetton, Bowes, Derwenthaugh, Ashington and Backworth railway systems, and the steel and ironworks complexes at Consett, Lackenby and Skinningrove, and Doxford’s shipyard in Sunderland are just some of the locations familiar to many industrial railway enthusiasts, all of which are covered. Far-reaching changes in this region over the last half-century sadly leave just three bona-fide industrial railway locations featured in this book surviving today.Primarily utilising previously unpublished photographs, the author offers a fascinating insight into the industrial railways and locomotives of this region, endeavouring to ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Industrial Locomotives & Railways of The North East - Gordon Edgar

This railway atlas presents a much wider range of railway types and their features than those shown on most existing maps. Its coverage begins with the earliest railways and carries through to the present day. The area covered in this volume extends from Cornwall in the South West to Hampshire in Central Southern England and as far north as Bristol and Swindon. Industrial railways are shown as well as passenger carrying lines. Each map is accompanied by a detailed key to the public and private railway systems shown. This includes dates of operation, gauges and significant topographical features. Information on stations includes the opening and closing dates and any name changes which occurred. A chronology of the public railway routes also accompanies each map, which includes independent public railways and any independent private railways with public rail involvement. Approximately 76 pages of detailed information about the railway system in the areas covered and a chronology preface the railway atlas section providing a wealth of detailed reference material.

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Devon and Cornwall have long been attractive destinations, not only for holidaymakers, but also for railway enthusiasts, and it was in Devon, during a family holiday in 1959 that the author’s passion for railways began. Peter started photographing railways at an early age, mainly concentrating on steam, but he made some visits to Devon in the 1970s, to see the Western Class diesel-hydraulics running along the coast. They were being replaced by Class 50 diesel-electrics at the time. More time was spent in Devon in the 1970s and early 1980s photographing preserved railways as well as the modern scene, and an Easter visit to Goodrington became a regular event for several years. The 1986 West of England resignalling scheme provided a good reason for a further series of visits to Devon to record the mechanical signal boxes, semaphore signalling and associated equipment before it all disappeared. The first of the author’s many trips to Cornwall was in the summer of 1984, when he spent ten days attempting to photograph the entire Cornish railway system. Although an impossible task, the Class 37s on the china clay operations, as well as all the 'Peaks', Class 47s and 50s on the main lines, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From Britain''s most popular railway historian, a concise, authoritative and fast-paced telling of how the railways changed the world. The arrival of the railways in the first half of the nineteenth century and their subsequent spread across every one of the world''s continents acted as a spur for economic growth and social change on an extraordinary scale. The ''iron road'' stimulated innovation in engineering and architecture, enabled people and goods to move around the world more quickly than ever before, and played a critical role in warfare as well as in the social and economic spheres.Christian Wolmar describes the emergence of modern railways in both Britain and the USA in the 1830s, and elsewhere in the following decade. He charts the surge in railway investment plans in Britain in the early 1840s and the ensuing ''railway mania'' (which created the backbone of today''s railway network), and the unstoppable spread of the railways across Europe, America and Asia. Above all, he assesses the global impact of a technology that, arguably, had the most transformative impact on human society of any before the coming of the Internet, and which, as it approaches two centuries of existence, continues to play a key role ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Scottish railway history began in 1722 when William Dickson commenced work on the Tranent–Cockenzie Waggonway. Built entirely in wood and designed to carry coal from pits at Tranent to salt pans at Cockenzie, it was the first railway to be built in Scotland. Developing first in the most industrialised parts of the country, in the Lothians and later around Glasgow, wooden and iron railways flourished in no small part thanks to the work of Robert Stevenson. Ed Bethune and Anthony Dawson of the 1722 Waggonway Project present a century-long tour of the earliest of Scottish railways, beginning in 1722 and ending with the Garnkirk & Glasgow Railway of 1831, the first ‘modern’ railway in Scotland. The 1722 Waggonway Heritage Group was established in 2017 to preserve, promote and enhance the history of the Tranent–Cockenzie Waggonway through research, archaeology and community heritage initiatives. Thanks to the work of the group, much is now known about how early wooden railways were constructed and how early nineteenth-century fish-bellied rails laid on stone blocks worked, as well as the 1833 Robert Stevenson-designed harbour at Cockenzie.Brand-new information from the archival and archaeological work into Scotland’s earliest railways is showcased alongside fascinating and rare images, all ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Sunday Times History Book of the Year 2015Britain''s railways have been a vital part of national life for nearly 200 years. Transforming lives and landscapes, they have left their mark on everything from timekeeping to tourism. As a self-contained world governed by distinctive rules and traditions, the network also exerts a fascination all its own.From the classical grandeur of Newcastle station to the ceaseless traffic of Clapham Junction, from the mysteries of Brunel''s atmospheric railway to the lost routines of the great marshalling yards, Simon Bradley explores the world of Britain''s railways, the evolution of the trains, and the changing experiences of passengers and workers. The Victorians'' private compartments, railway rugs and footwarmers have made way for air-conditioned carriages with airline-type seating, but the railways remain a giant and diverse anthology of structures from every period, and parts of the system are the oldest in the world.Using fresh research, keen observation and a wealth of cultural references, Bradley weaves from this network a remarkable story of technological achievement, of architecture and engineering, of shifting social classes and gender relations, of safety and crime, of tourism and the changing world of work. The Railways shows us that to travel through Britain ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Railways have been around for about 200 years and while the majority have flourished and are still in existence today, many no longer remain. Some of these have completely disappeared, especially those associated with the transportation of industrial commodities such as coal. In some instances, passenger railways have not faired much better than their industrial counterparts and the Beeching Report led to the closure of 2,300 railway stations and over 5,000 of track miles in Britain in the 1960s. When railways are closed their infrastructure such as track, station buildings, signal boxes etc. are generally removed and over time the land is repurposed for houses, retail footpaths, cycleways or simply returned to open land. However, this is not always the case and sometimes the removal of the railway infrastructure is not undertaken in a diligent manner resulting in items such as track, buildings or redundant equipment being left behind. In addition, railway artifacts such as locomotives or rolling stock may be deliberately left in situ to mark the history of what has gone before.Steve Liptrot offers a fascinating pictorial history of what railways have left behind in Britain and a selection of European countries.

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Discover the top 10 strangest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many strange animals! Some look like trees or plants. Some live in the sea and can fly. Some can even regrow their body parts! Learn all about the strange amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles in our wild world. Count down from 10 to 1 and discover which one is the absolute strangest!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Discover the most unusual creatures in nature with this new TOP 10 series! From the strangest animals to the grossest, and the scariest to the cutest, each book will count down from 10 to 1 to find out which animals are the record holders in each category. With big, bold photos on every page, and bursting with fascinating facts, kids will also learn all about where these animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in our wild world!

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Discover the top 10 strangest animals and learn all about their habitats, diets, and behaviors!There are so many strange animals! Some look like trees or plants. Some live in the sea and can fly. Some can even regrow their body parts! Learn all about the strange amphibians, birds, insects, mammals, and reptiles in our wild world. Count down from 10 to 1 and discover which one is the absolute strangest!ABOUT THIS SERIES:Discover the most unusual creatures in nature with this new TOP 10 series! From the strangest animals to the grossest, and the scariest to the cutest, each book will count down from 10 to 1 to find out which animals are the record holders in each category. With big, bold photos on every page, and bursting with fascinating facts, kids will also learn all about where these animals live, what they eat, and how they survive in our wild world!

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Hugh Longworth has published a number of very successful volumes on British Railways'' steam locos, DMUs and coaching stock. His thorough and detailed research has focused on the operation history and allocations of the rolling stock types covered in these books.In this completely new work, in the style of those previously published, he covers in detail all the classes of diesel and electrics locomotives that were introduced by BR from the modernisation plan of 1955 to the present day. Each class, which operated over this lengthy period, is covered in the book. The headlong rush to eliminate steam traction and modernise the railways from the 1950s onwards produced very mixed results. Some of the locomotives introduced were very successful and long lived with examples still in service well into the twenty first century whilst others were found seriously wanting and withdrawn completely after only a few years in service. For each class, a concise history is provided giving construction details and full technical specifications. For every individual locomotive, a full listing is provided including all numbers applied throughout its career, names where they were allocated, details of entry into service, full allocation details over their operational life as well as ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako British Railways Diesel and Electric Locomotives - Hugh Longworth

The north east of England was the crucible of the railway revolution in the early nineteenth century. The Stockton & Darlington Railway, which opened in 1825, was the world''s first public railway to use steam locomotives. As the national network developed, the East Coast Main Line passed through the region on its way from London to Edinburgh and virtually every part of the area was linked to a large and complex web of lines which were built to serve coal mines and other heavy industries as well as communities across the region. As the century developed, by a process of expansion and amalgamation, the North Eastern Railway came to dominate the area. This became part of the LNER group in 1923 though with the formation of British Railways in 1948, the new North Eastern Region of BR, with its distinctive orange signage, served an area closely comparable to that of the old NER itself. This new colour album explores the railways of the north east from the 1950s through to the 1970s using largely hitherto unpublished images from the files of the Online Transport Archive. These cover steam, diesel and electric traction and whilst focusing on the main line railways, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Railways Remembered: North East England - Jenkins Martin, Charles Roberts

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''A monumental achievement - one of the great scientific biographies.'' Michael FraynThe Strangest Man is the Costa Biography Award-winning account of Paul Dirac, the famous physicist sometimes called the British Einstein. He was one of the leading pioneers of the greatest revolution in twentieth-century science: quantum mechanics. The youngest theoretician ever to win the Nobel Prize for Physics, he was also pathologically reticent, strangely literal-minded and legendarily unable to communicate or empathize. Through his greatest period of productivity, his postcards home contained only remarks about the weather.Based on a previously undiscovered archive of family papers, Graham Farmelo celebrates Dirac''s massive scientific achievement while drawing a compassionate portrait of his life and work. Farmelo shows a man who, while hopelessly socially inept, could manage to love and sustain close friendship.The Strangest Man is an extraordinary and moving human story, as well as a study of one of the most exciting times in scientific history.''A wonderful book . . . Moving, sometimes comic, sometimes infinitely sad, and goes to the roots of what we mean by truth in science.'' Lord Waldegrave, Daily Telegraph

Objev podobné jako The Strangest Man - Graham Farmelo

Quinn is expected to train as a knight, but all he wants to do is play chess!Using the world''s largest known database of writing for and by children, our experts have defined 300 ambitious words to help children succeed at school. We''ve combined these with fully-decodable books that help you match your phonics teaching and practice, while inspiring and engaging your young readers. Specially developed to enhance children''s vocabulary alongside their decoding skills, these books are perfect for sharing.

Objev podobné jako Oxford Reading Tree Word Sparks: Level 2: Knight Quinn - Tom Jamieson