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St Pancras Station

Simon Bradley

<p>Simon Bradley traces the history of the station, introducing us to the men behind the architecture and looks at its new international status. This fine new edition includes a fascinating chapter on the new hotel and some timely revisions bringing it fully up to date. </p><p>'A marvellous piece of social, aesthetic and technological history... it is impossible to praise Bradley's book too highly' A. N. Wilson,<i> Daily Telegraph</i></p><p>'Brilliantly and with deft hand, Simon Bradley makes sense of it all ... fabulous' <i>Sunday Telegraph</i></p><p>'A masterpiece of historical context ... immensely readable' <i>Sunday Times</i></p><p>'This fine book examines the history of both the church that gave the station its name and the railway terminus ... unexpectedly compelling' <i>Daily Mail</i></p>>

  • Classification : Reference
  • Pub Date : MAR 17, 2011
  • Imprint : Profile Books
  • Page Extent : 240
  • Binding : PB
  • ISBN : 9781846684609
  • Price : INR 650
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Simon Bradley

An intriguing and innovative approach to railway history, bringing to life many forgotten aspects of how the railways changed the world. From rails to racism, stamps to stations, even the most erudite rail enthusiast will find something new in this comprehensive history

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