Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations

Simon Jenkins, 2017

Overview

This book celebrates Britain's railway stations, institutions with their own rituals and architectural significance. Historian Simon Jenkins travelled across the country to compile this social history. He examines the history, geography, design, and importance of each selected station, exploring their place in the national imagination. The work highlights the engineers, architects, and companies involved, and recounts the development, successes, and failures of these distinctly British structures.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in British social history and architecture.
• Those fascinated by the evolution of transportation infrastructure.
• Fans of Simon Jenkins' historical analyses.

Key features

• Hardcover binding.
• 336 pages.
• Published by Penguin Group in 2017.
• ISBN: 9780241978986.
• Features 100 notable railway stations.