From best-selling railway expert, Julian Holland, explore Britain's historical railways in All Aboard. The history of Britain's railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking feats.
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From an early age, this author was enveloped by the romance of railways, a passion ignited by his childhood surroundings and the enduring presence of steam. This deep-seated fascination evolved into a lifelong pursuit, shaping his extensive body of work. Bringing a unique visual sensibility honed through a career as a graphic designer and art director at prominent London publishing houses, his writing delves into the intricate history, aesthetic appeal, and often untold stories of rail networks across Britain and the world.
- 2023
- 2023
It is more than 200 years since the world's first steam railway locomotive hauled its initial load of iron ore and passengers on a short, slow journey. From that time onwards, the evolution of the steam locomotive continued unabated through the 19th century and on into the 20th.
- 2022
Britain's Heritage Railways
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Explore Britain's remaining historic lines with railway expert Julian Holland. The essential guide to exploring Britain's last remaining historic lines, Britain's Heritage Railways is ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.
- 2022
Covering the period from 1948 to 1996, The Times End of the Line chronologically traces the history of more than 400 long forgotten railway lines, region by region, from their opening to closure and a few cases to reopening.
- 2021
The perfect gift for every railway enthusiast. The history of Britain's railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking feats. Julian Holland brings together a unique miscellany of intriguing tales and engaging trivia - the perfect collection for every railway enthusiast.
- 2020
The Times: The Joy of Railways
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Journey back to the 1950s and '60s with this nostalgic look at Britain's railways in their glory days. Beautifully illustrated throughout with a unique collection of photographs, train spotting notebooks and railway ephemera.
- 2019
Celebrate the heyday of passenger rail travel around Britain with this beautiful Times railway book.
- 2018
The Times Britain's Hidden Railways
- 272 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Follow the routes of 50 long-closed and derelict railways across some of our most beautiful countryside and discover the hidden railways of Britain.
- 2017
Railway Day Trips
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Fully updated essential guide to exploring Britain by train, Railway Day Trips is ideal for anyone planning or looking for inspiration for a rail journey. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.
- 2016
World Railway Journeys
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Discover the fascinating histories and routes of 50 of the world's most scenic railways. Railway expert Julian Holland takes you on a journey around the world.