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. 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. The london and north eastern railway by paul atterbury. 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. Buy paul atterbury books and gifts, all with free worldwide delivery. In more than 50 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, paul atterbury reveals the people who ran, maintained and used them the people for whom the railways were a way of life. It is made up of photographs, postcards and other print items which have been collected and turned into mr atterburys private library. 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. 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. In the past i would wander into second hand book shops but few. Settle down books a family run bookshop in the yorkshire. Paul atterbury has produced many books that the railway enthusiast might like to find under the tree. Order from our australian book shop for free shipping australia wide. Lner, the railway experience, a century of railway travel.
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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. Based in matlock, derbyshire, we sell an extensive range of transport books for the enthusiast. Paul atterbury has been quite prolific in publishing railwaythemed social history books in recent years, including the following titles. 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. Country railways by paul atterbury, hardcover barnes. Tickets please a nostalgic journey through railway station. On 18jan16, seller added the following information. Buy paul atterburys railway collection by paul atterbury isbn.
Paul atterbury is a writer, lecturer, curator, and broadcaster, with interests covering many aspects of social, industrial, and design history. Paul atterburys lost railway journeys by paul atterbury. The london and north eastern railway shire library book 847. This month, tv historian paul atterbury celebrates the new fantasy layout at pecorama. Railway books and train books available in australia at 30% below the rrp. Paul atterbury s lost railway journeys hardcover october 1, 2011 by mr paul atterbury author 4. 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.
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. Now he has served up one for the enthusiasts grandson. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. No there is too much junk being published at present,paul atterbury is one of the worst for this. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. 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. Britain is a country in love with its railway past. Explore books by paul atterbury with our selection at. The last ten years at swindon works pre order northern rail rover railway memories harrogate and. Booktopia paul atterburys wonder book of trains, a boys.
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He is also a longterm member of the team of experts on bbcs antiques roadshow. All books are in good or very good condition with any specific defects noted e. Paul atterbury has 79 books on goodreads with 688 ratings. 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. In more than 50 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, paul atterbury reveals the people who ran, maintained and used them the.
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