Paul atterbury is a writer, lecturer, curator, and broadcaster, with interests covering many aspects of social, industrial, and design history. He is also a longterm member of the team of experts on bbcs antiques roadshow. Railway books for sale in uk 87 used railway books. Paul lives in a converted railway carriage in dorset. Explore books by paul atterbury with our selection at. Lner, the railway experience, a century of railway travel. Please use the navigation panel to the left to explore our wide range of stock. Since the 1960s thousands of miles of track and hun. 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. In more than 50 photographs, many of which are previously unpublished, paul atterbury reveals the people who ran, maintained and used them the. 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. 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. On the tracks of the great railway bazaar thomas and friends. Nowhere else do the workhorses of the age of steam exert such a pull. He specialises in the art, architecture, design and decorative arts of the 19th and 20th centuries. The railway experience by paul atterbury boffins 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. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. Bill hudson transport books extensive range of new and.
Paul atterbury s most popular book is all change visiting the byways of britains railway ne. This month, tv personality paul atterbury muses on the changing railway scene and the landscape through which the trains run. Paul atterbury is a lifelong railway enthusiast and has written several books exploring britains railway heritage. Settle down books a family run bookshop in the yorkshire dales. Here you can find all of our secondhand books currently available for sale. 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.
Country railways by paul atterbury, hardcover barnes. Has published many books on pottery, porcelain, silver and antiques, also on canals and railways, and two books on the thames. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This network represented a challenging mixture of mainline and rural passenger routes, suburban services, and freight and industrial lines across the east. If this book is anything to go by, paul atterbury has amassed a huge railwayana. 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. 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. 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 shire library book 847. In the past i would wander into second hand book shops but few. 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. 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. The last ten years at swindon works pre order northern rail rover railway memories harrogate and.
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It is also about memory, nostalgia and imagination. This book deals mainly with the last few years before closure of the line and covers most of the locations along its route. To filter the list by category, please use the secondhand books menu above, or use the search functionality. 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.
Your guide to independent bookshops in bristol, cornwall, devon, dorset, gloucestershire, somerset, wiltshire and throughout the southwest fri 30 sep 2011 19. 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 atterburys most popular book is all change visiting the byways of britains railway ne. Booktopia paul atterburys wonder book of trains, a boy. We specialise in local history, biographies and rare out of. Paul atterburys railway collection brings the golden age of railways back to life through a nostalgic. 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. Railway books and train books available in australia at 30% below the rrp.
Great deals from culcheth model railways in railwaybooks. He is also the author of along country lines, branch line britain and along lost lines. Jul 25, 2012 as a railway modeller, i have to say this is a bad book. As a railway modeller, i have to say this is a bad book. The railway experience southern railways historic spencer shops images of rail ghost train to the eastern star.
Frankly the railway book market is in a terminal decline in the general sector,which is where the ia publications were aimed. Buy paul atterbury s railway collection by paul atterbury isbn. Our main specialist subject has always been railways, and we maintain one of the largest stock of second hand books on british and overseas railways in the north of england. 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.
Lecturer, writer, curator and broadcaster specialising in the art, architecture and design of the 19th and 20th centuries. 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. The problem is that i already have lots of models i wo. 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.
It is made up of photographs, postcards and other print items which have been collected and turned into mr atterburys private library. 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. I intend to buy more of paul atterbury s books in the near future. On 18jan16, seller added the following information. Order from our australian book shop for free shipping australia wide.
With over twenty railway books to his credit, he is one of britains bestknown railway writers. Buy the railway experience first edition by paul atterbury isbn. Batterdale books is a specialist mailorder business located in the ancient cathedral city of york in the north of england. Paul atterburys lost railway journeys hardcover october 1, 2011 by mr paul atterbury author 4. Paul atterbury s lost railway journeys hardcover october 1, 2011 by mr paul atterbury author 4. Paul atterbury has produced many books that the railway enthusiast might like to find under the tree. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Buy paul atterbury books and gifts, all with free worldwide delivery. Booktopia paul atterburys wonder book of trains, a boys. Paul atterbury has been quite prolific in publishing railway themed social history books in recent years, including the following titles.
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. In this wonderfully evocative book paul draws together marvelous classic colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering. 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. British railway books railway related printed items. The london and north eastern railway by paul atterbury. Buy paul atterburys railway collection by paul atterbury isbn. 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. Settle down books a family run bookshop in the yorkshire. A century of railway travel century of paul atterbury.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Collection only i will not be posting the the railway magazine vol 105 cash on. No there is too much junk being published at present,paul atterbury is one of the worst for this. Pdf lner carriages download full pdf book download. 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. Tickets please a nostalgic journey through railway station. 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. Pdf a century of railway travel download full pdf book. Independent bookshops in southwest of the uk books. 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.
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. Paul atterburys lost railway journeys by paul atterbury. The railway magazinevol 105january to december by bill pertwee warden hodges in dads army selling my the railway magazine vol 105. This month, tv historian paul atterbury celebrates the new fantasy layout at pecorama. 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. You can return items by post or to one of our stores. In this wonderfully evocative book paul draws together marvellous classic colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering. Paul atterbury has been quite prolific in publishing railwaythemed social history books in recent years, including the following titles. More railway stories featuring thomas the tank eng. Paul atterbury has 79 books on goodreads with 688 ratings. Interesting comments on the second hand book market.