Paul atterbury s wonder book of trains establishes the sense of excitement and wonder in the world of trains, remembered by a generation of boys who grew up to be railway enthusiasts. Pdf a century of railway travel download full pdf book. With thousands of titles on display, on over three hundred feet of shelving, my shop contains probably the largest stock of secondhand railway books in the northeast of england. Buy the railway experience first edition by paul atterbury isbn. In more than 50 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, paul atterbury reveals the people who ran, maintained and used them the. I now buy via ebay and abc and because you tend to have a number of sellers for the same book prices can be more competitive.
He is also a longterm member of the team of experts on bbcs antiques roadshow. Paul atterbury has 79 books on goodreads with 688 ratings. The railway experience southern railways historic spencer shops images of rail ghost train to the eastern star. In this wonderfully evocative book paul draws together marvelous classic colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering. This network represented a challenging mixture of mainline and rural passenger routes, suburban services, and freight and industrial lines across the east. Paul atterbury has produced many books that the railway enthusiast might like to find under the tree. Interesting comments on the second hand book market.
Paul lives in a converted railway carriage in dorset. The wonder book of trains by paul atterbury christmas is coming and the presents are arriving in the shops. In this wonderfully evocative book paul draws together marvellous classic colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering. In wartime and peace, along major routes and minor, steam, diesel and electric trains have carried commuters to work, families to holiday destinations and provided the means to myriad other adventures the train a constant presence.
He is also the author of along main lines, an az of railways, lost railway routes, along country lines, branch line britain, along lost lines and life along the line. The london and north eastern railway, or lner as it was familiarly known, was one of the big four companies that took control of britains railway network following the grouping in 1923. Nowhere else do the workhorses of the age of steam exert such a pull. All books are in good or very good condition with any specific defects noted e. A century of railway travel by atterbury, paul book the cheap fast free post. Roanoke shops has been an indispensable part of the roanoke valley and the magic city for more than 125 years.
Paul atterburys railway collection by paul atterbury transport books. Lecturer, writer, curator and broadcaster specialising in the art, architecture and design of the 19th and 20th centuries. Paul atterbury is a lifelong railway enthusiast and has written several books exploring britains railway heritage. Buy paul atterbury s railway collection by paul atterbury isbn. Paul atterburys wonder book of trains establishes the sense of excitement and wonder in the world of trains, remembered by a generation of boys who grew up to be railway enthusiasts. Paul atterburys railway collection brings the golden age of railways back to life through a nostalgic. Paul atterbury s most popular book is all change visiting the byways of britains railway ne. From the open platforms of provincial stations before the first world war to the modern throngs at waterloo on derby day, and from compartments that separated rich from. Paul atterburys lost railway journeys by paul atterbury.
On the tracks of the great railway bazaar thomas and friends. Paul atterburys lost railway journeys hardcover october 1, 2011 by mr paul atterbury author 4. Booktopia paul atterburys wonder book of trains, a boys. He is also the author of along country lines, branch line britain and along lost lines. A century of railway travel english, hardback paul atterbury. Buy paul atterburys railway collection by paul atterbury isbn. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Booktopia paul atterburys wonder book of trains, a boy. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The railway experience by paul atterbury boffins books.
He specialises in the art, architecture, design and decorative arts of the 19th and 20th centuries. Your guide to independent bookshops in bristol, cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire and throughout the southwest fri 30 sep 2011 19. The london and north eastern railway shire library book 847. Paul rowley atterbury, frsa born 8 april 1945 is a british antiques expert, known for his many appearances since 1979 on the bbc tv programme antiques roadshow. Paul atterbury s railway collection is a delightfully nostalgic selection of photographs, postcards and printed ephemera from the authors private library living records that bring the golden age of train travel back to life.
If this book is anything to go by, paul atterbury has amassed a huge railwayana. Great deals from culcheth model railways in railwaybooks. Paul atterbury has been quite prolific in publishing railwaythemed social history books in recent years, including the following titles. This book deals mainly with the last few years before closure of the line and covers most of the locations along its route. Tickets please a nostalgic journey through railway station life by paul atterbury and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lner, the railway experience, a century of railway travel. Settle down books a family run bookshop in the yorkshire dales. Sad that the railways are not there any more, but good in that we can still see traces of what used to be, and be able to walk along some of the old trackbeds.
Buy paul atterbury books and gifts, all with free worldwide delivery. On 18jan16, seller added the following information. In wartime and peace, along major routes and minor, steam, diesel and electric trains have carried commuters to work, families to holiday destinations and provided the means to myriad other adventures the train a constant presence in. If this book is anything to go by, paul atterbury has amassed a huge railwayana collection and this book says it all, it is his railway collection published as a 256 page book. Tickets please a nostalgic journey through railway station.
This month, tv personality paul atterbury muses on the changing railway scene and the landscape through which the trains run. Britain is a country in love with its railway past. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. In the past i would wander into second hand book shops but few would have a decent quantity or quality of rail books and collectors fairs prices always seemed high.
Paul atterbury is a writer, lecturer, curator, and broadcaster, with interests covering many aspects of social, industrial, and design history. Coronavirus covid19 update rail books is operating normally and we are currently able to dispatch orders to all uk addresses and most overseas destinations, although our delivery agents are advising that deliveries may take a little longer than usual. The last ten years at swindon works pre order northern rail rover railway memories harrogate and. Now he has served up one for the enthusiasts grandson. Independent bookshops in southwest of the uk books.
A century of railway travel presents one hundred years of the british passengers story, using striking fullpage imagery with commentary from bestselling author paul atterbury. As a railway modeller, i have to say this is a bad book. A century of railway travel century of paul atterbury. Paul atterbury is the author of numerous books on railway topics including branch line britain and along lost lines and has appeared regularly as an expert on the bbcs antiques roadshow. From the edwardian golden age of steam to the present, the railway has captured the hearts and imaginations of the british people like no other mode of travel. You can return items by post or to one of our stores. Has published many books on pottery, porcelain, silver and antiques, also on canals and railways, and two books on the thames. Jul 25, 2012 as a railway modeller, i have to say this is a bad book. Paul atterbury a famous for chronicling our island railway story, and for jogging the happiest of memories with his careful curations of image, object and fact a here presents a superb set of photographs describing in pictures daily life on the. Since the 1960s thousands of miles of track and hun. With over twenty railway books to his credit, he is one of britains bestknown railway writers.
Railway books and train books available in australia at 30% below the rrp. To filter the list by category, please use the secondhand books menu above, or use the search functionality. It is made up of photographs, postcards and other print items which have been collected and turned into mr atterburys private library. Paul atterbury tour dates follow best known for his appearances on the bbcs antiques roadshow, paul is also one of britains most enthusiastic and successful railway writers, having published over 12 large, beautifully illustrated railway books. Paul atterbury s lost railway journeys hardcover october 1, 2011 by mr paul atterbury author 4. However, the history of station buildings and signal boxes, steam and diesel engines, goods and postal services, main lines and branch lines is only part. In more than 50 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, paul atterbury reveals the people who ran, maintained and used them the people for whom the railways were a way of life. The problem is that i already have lots of models i wo. Please use the navigation panel to the left to explore our wide range of stock. Here you can find all of our secondhand books currently available for sale. Frankly the railway book market is in a terminal decline in the general sector,which is where the ia publications were aimed. No there is too much junk being published at present,paul atterbury is one of the worst for this. Paul atterbury is a longtime expert on bbc tvs antiques roadshow, and has written on railways, victorian culture and arts, as well as many other topics. This month, tv historian paul atterbury celebrates the new fantasy layout at pecorama.
Paul atterbury has been quite prolific in publishing railway themed social history books in recent years, including the following titles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bill hudson transport books extensive range of new and. The railway magazinevol 105january to december by bill pertwee warden hodges in dads army selling my the railway magazine vol 105. Atterbury, paul along country lines explores the network of rural railways that linked, and in some cases still link, the most beautiful and interesting parts of britain book. Explore books by paul atterbury with our selection at. In the past i would wander into second hand book shops but few. Batterdale books is a specialist mailorder business located in the ancient cathedral city of york in the north of england. Based in matlock, derbyshire, we sell an extensive range of transport books for the enthusiast. Country railways by paul atterbury, hardcover barnes. Paul atterburys most popular book is all change visiting the byways of britains railway ne. In this wonderfully evocative book paul draws together marvellous classic colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering with intelligent and insightful commentaries. Settle down books a family run bookshop in the yorkshire.
A brief history of the fassifern railway book lonely rails in the gulf country book the way it was multi pack save 25% dvd set historic queensland cab rides volume 2 dvd look out for trains 7 to the scenic rim 1 book brisbane trams combined edition book. I intend to buy more of paul atterbury s books in the near future. It is also about memory, nostalgia and imagination. Paul atterbury is a very big part of my library, i have many of his books, but you have to watch out for book cover changes, i am not saying paul has anything to do with this,but some time the covers are changed, so watch out. Railway books for sale in uk 87 used railway books. Oct 26, 2012 paul atterbury s wonder book of trains establishes the sense of excitement and wonder in the world of trains, remembered by a generation of boys who grew up to be railway enthusiasts. The london and north eastern railway by paul atterbury. More railway stories featuring thomas the tank eng. As a cherished part of britains heritage, it is the impact of the railways on a human level that has truly captured our imagination.
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