Railways in Victorian London: How Railway Development Changed London

by David Brandon

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...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1399051121
• ISBN13: 9781399051125
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
• Length: 208 Pages