The Subterranean Railway - How London Underground Was Built How It Changed City Forever

Revised and updated edition of Christian Wolmar's classic history of the London Underground, with a new chapter on Crossrail. 'I can think of few better ways to while away those elastic periods awaiting the arrival of the next eastbound Circle Line train than by reading [this book].' Tom Fort, Sunday Telegraph

About the author

Christian Wolmar is a writer and broadcaster. He is the author of The Subterranean Railway (Atlantic Books). He writes regularly for the Independent and Evening Standard, and frequently appears on TV and radio on current affairs and news programmes. Fire and Steam: A New History of the Railways in Britain was published by Atlantic Books in 2007.

Summary

Revised and updated edition of Christian Wolmar's classic history of the London Underground, with a new chapter on Crossrail. 'I can think of few better ways to while away those elastic periods awaiting the arrival of the next eastbound Circle Line train than by reading [this book].' Tom Fort, Sunday Telegraph

Foreword

Revised and updated edition of Christian Wolmar's classic history of the London Underground, with a new chapter on Crossrail.

'I can think of few better ways to while away those elastic periods awaiting the arrival of the next eastbound Circle Line train than by reading [this book].' Tom Fort, Sunday Telegraph

Product details

• Authors: Christian Wolmar, Wolmar Christian
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781786498649
• ISBN: 978-1-78649-864-9
• No. of pages: 400
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; History, TRANSPORTATION / General, TRANSPORTATION / Public Transportation, HISTORY / Social History, HISTORY / Modern / 19th Century, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / History, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Social and cultural history, General and world history, Transport: general interest, Trains and railways: general interest, Transport planning and policy, Buses, trams and commercial vehicles: general interest