Cathedrals of Steam - How London s Great Stations Were Built How They Transformed City

London hosts twelve major railway stations, more than any other city in the world. They range from the grand and palatial, such as King's Cross and Paddington, to the modest and lesser known, such as Fenchurch Street and Cannon Street. These monuments to the railway age are the hub of London's transport system and their development, decline and recent renewal have determined the history of the capital in many ways.0Built between 1836 and 1899 by competing private railway companies seeking to outdo one another, the construction of these terminuses caused tremendous upheaval and had a widespread impact on their local surroundings. What were once called 'slums' were demolished, green spaces and cemeteries were concreted over, and vast marshalling yards, engine sheds and carriage depots sprung up in their place.0In a compelling and dramatic narrative, Christian Wolmar traces the development of these magnificent cathedrals of steam, provides unique insights into their history, with many entertaining anecdotes, and celebrates the recent transformation of several of these stations into wonderful blends of the old and the new.

About the author

Christian Wolmar

Summary

The epic story of London's major railway stations, by Britain's bestselling transport historian.

Foreword

The epic story of London's major railway stations, by Britain's bestselling transport historian.

Product details

• Authors: Christian Wolmar
• Publisher: Atlantic Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781786499202
• ISBN: 978-1-78649-920-2
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; Humanities, art, music > Art > Architecture; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, 20th century history: c 1900 to c 2000, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 20th Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / 21st Century, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Victorian Era (1837-1901), 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, 21st century, c 2000 to c 2100, British & Irish history, United Kingdom, Great Britain, History of Architecture, 1837–1901 (Victorian period), Trains and railways: general interest, Industrialisation & Industrial History