Railway towns : an overview of towns that developed through railways /

The railways changed the world. They initiated a revolution in communications which continues to this day, ever more profoundly influencing our lives. They had an enormous economic and social impact in Britain, not least with its demography. Before 1914, places on the railway system felt they were c...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Brandon, David, 1946- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK : Pen and Sword Transport, an imprint of Pen & Sword Books Ltd., [2024].
Subjects:	Community development, Urban > Great Britain. Railroads > Great Britain > History > 19th century. Railroads > Great Britain > History > 20th century. Railroads > Social aspects > Great Britain. Railroads > Economic aspects > Great Britain.

Table of Contents:

Cover
Book Title
Copyright
Contents
Introduction
Chapter One The Historical Context
Chapter Two Some Railway Towns of New Creation
Chapter Three Some Smaller Railway Settlements of New Creation
Chapter Four Towns Predating the Railways
Chapter Five Cathedral Cities and Railway Towns
Chapter Six Railway Industrial Districts in Provincial Cities
Chapter Seven London's Residential Railway Suburbs
Chapter Eigh London's Railway Districts
Chapter Nine Major Industrial Towns
Chapter Ten Railways and Suburbs in Provincial Cities.
Chapter Eleven Railways and Seaports
Chapter Twelve Inland Watering Places
Chapter Thirteen Some Major Seaside Resorts
Chapter Fourteen Some Smaller Seaside Resorts
Chapter Fifteen Railways and Smaller Towns
Chapter Sixteen Navvy Settlements
Select Bibliography
Index
Back Cover.