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Walking the Line - Exploring Settle & Carlisle Country

English · Paperback / Softback

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  • An authoritative guide to the history, landscape and lore along England’s most scenic rail line: by an established travel writer who has covered railways and steam trains for many years.
  • A must-have for railway enthusiasts and anyone interested in English heritage: it is the only railway for which its entire infrastructure is a heritage conservation area, from stations to viaducts and workers’ cottages.
  • A fascinating range of history, nature, myth and legend: all encountered along the railway route. 


About the author










Stan Abbott's career as a journalist began in York, England and has seen him write for many national and regional newspapers and magazines. He ran a successful publishing business in the Yorkshire Dales and has also worked in the airline industry, and in tourism in the UK and Europe. He has edited several books and magazines and has written three books about the Settle & Carlisle Railway.

Summary

In the company of this knowledgeable guide to the Settle & Carlisle Railway, you'll discover centuries' worth of local history and traditions: Roman remains, medieval castles, and the Romany who still meet at the annual Appleby Horse Fair gathering.

Product details

Authors Stan Abbott
Publisher Saraband
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 30.06.2022
 
EAN 9781913393083
ISBN 978-1-913393-08-3
No. of pages 240
Subject Guides > Sport > Track and field athletics, gymnastics

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