R. Norman Shaw to Mrs. Johnston Foster of Richards Castle, October 18, 1892, quoted in Andrew Saint, Richard Norman Shaw (London & New Haven, 1976), p. 290. This letter was written when the Richards Castle church was near- ing ...
Gresley was succeeded by Edward Thompson. Born in 1881, Thompson had both an industrial and a railway background, and started his railway career at the North Eastern Railway. After the Grouping he worked for the LNER, becoming workshop ...
Pub. for Bard Grad. Ctr. for Studies in Decorative Arts, NY, Exhibition catalog.
Nicholson's Guides to the Waterways
The London and North Eastern Railway Paul Atterbury. LNER poster from a series produced by the LNER to promote its support for the industries of the east coast. Taken from a painting by Frank Mason, this depicts the coal industry, 1938.
A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.
This is the first book to offer a complete appraisal of Pugin's life and achievements; it contains twenty-one essays by international scholars and specialists; and superb photography has been specially commissioned, and includes numerous ...
This book features: a visual celebration of nuptials from the Victorian era to the present day; 10 charming chapters themed by era explore the changing fashions and attitudes to weddings; special feature spreads cover all aspects of wedding ...
Rising in the Cotswolds, the Thames flows through the heart of England on its way to the North Sea.
An illustrated guide to antique china and silver pieces, arranged by period, that analyzes the unique details.
Published on the centenary of Queen Victoria's death, this illustrated book is an opportunity to revisit the achievements of the Victorian period, putting aside the attitudes and judgements of the...
... 1879, this 8.75-mile line, built to a 3-foot gauge, linked the popular coastal resorts of Southwold and Walberswick with the Great Eastern Railway's main line at ... railway vehicles. 38 The Closure of the Southwold Railway, 11 April 1929.
Looks at the history and characteristics of antique pottery, porcelain, glass, silver, furniture, clocks and watches, and oriental wares
This book offers a winning mix of railway and social history, all brought to life by wonderful photographs and illustrations, many never seen before.It features long-lost tiny rural stations and halts, as well as those that still serve ...
Art Deco Patterns: A Design Source Book