The Railway History of Lincoln by J.G. Ruddock and R.E. Pearson

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Title: The Railway History of Lincoln by J.G. Ruddock and R.E. Pearson
Summary: The Railway History of Lincoln by J. G. Ruddock and R. E. Pearson is regarded as one of the definitive histories of Lincoln's railway development. First published in 1974 and expanded in a second edition in 1985, it provides a detailed account of how the railways shaped the city from the early nineteenth century onwards. The book is described as including not only the railways themselves but also pre-railway transport, proposed lines that were never built, and Lincoln's railway engineering industries. The authors begin by examining transport in Lincoln before the railway age, describing the city's reliance on roads, turnpikes, canals, and the River Witham. They explain why Lincoln's geography and growing trade created pressure for faster and more reliable transport. The book then traces the arrival of the railway during the 1840s Railway Mania, detailing how competing companies promoted different routes into Lincoln. It describes the opening of the Midland Railway from Nottingham via Newark in 1846 and the Great Northern Railway connections that soon followed, transforming Lincoln into an important regional railway centre.
Author: J.G. Ruddock and R.E. Pearson
Publisher: J. Ruddock Ltd. Lincoln
Year Published: 1985
Edition: 2nd Edition
Binding type: Hardcover
ISBN: 0904327043
Dimensions: 23cm x 15.5cm 
Notes: From the library of J.C.C. of Dunholme
SKU: VSS / 268 / G / 7532 / 5808
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Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine
Book condition: Very good. Handling marks
Binding: Intact
Pages: 288 pages
 
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