Famed for his railway h&-books
- recently rediscovered through Michael Portillo`s television series on the great railway journeys
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Bradshaw’s Railway Map of Great Britain from 1839 reproduced by Collins as a wall map, size 87.5 x 140cm (34.5” x 55” approx). Although placed on a plain beige background for the surrounding seas, the map has plenty of colour to show county boundaries & emphasize the coastline. The map shows the by then already extensive road network, rivers & canals, plus a large number of towns & villages. Railway lines are drawn in different colours: red for the completed or in progress lines, blue for routes already confirmed by acts of Parliament, & yellow for the proposed lines. An enlargement presents the London area in better detail. Surrounding the map are numerous route profiles
- a lovely way to present the topography & once a standard feature of atlases & many maps; from the flat-as-a-pancake Hull to Selby, Edinburgh to Glasgow, or Dundee to Arbroath railways to more exciting routes between Stockton & Darlington, Birmingham & Gloucester or the Bolton & Leigh & Kenyon & Leigh railways.
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Especially for those who have obtained the recent facsimile copy of George Bradshaw`s Railway Tourist`s Guide Book of Europe 1913. This detailed Bradshaw`s railway map clearly shows the many railways that were travelled just prior to the outbreak of the First World War. Originally published in 1913 by Bradshaw & Blacklock, this is the map of Europe originally contained within that publication, that map has now been art worked & re-mastered. It is therefore an ideal companion to the guide where the number`s of each of the railways marked on the map can be referenced to the page they can be found in the guide book, & a must for those people to take with them who are planning to re-explore the railway journeys described. The paper stock used in this series of historic mapping is of a high quality developed especially for the printing of detailed mapping. The 90 gsm Progeo paper was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through & a cross grain giving it greater durability as the map is being folded. ...

Especially for those who have obtained the recent facsimile copy of George Bradshaw`s tourist`s guide book. This detailed & attractive map clearly shows the many railways that had been built at the height of ” Railway Mania” along with hundreds of railway stations throughout Great Britain & Irel&, allowing the enthusiast to follow the routes from a bygone age. Originally published in 1852 by Bradshaw & Blacklock it has now been art worked & re-mastered. George Bradshaw`s Railway Map of Great Britain & Ireland is a visual record of when train travel was at its height
- when railways were really golden
- & his guides burst with pride about them. George Bradshaw`s map also illustrates the eight ” Environs” plans of London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dublin. The paper stock used in this series of historic mapping is of a high quality developed especially for the printing of detailed mapping. The 90 gsm ” Progeo” paper was specially developed as a map paper. It has high opacity to help reduce show through & a cross grain giving it greater durability as the map is being folded.

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Bradshaw’s Railway Map 1907 from the Old Book House provides a reproduction of the map originally published to accompany the famous Bradshaw`s Railway Manual 1907. The map shows the rail network of the British Isles at around the peak of its growth at about 23, 000 miles in length. Many sea connections to Continental ports & to Ireland are also marked. Ireland is presented on a separate inset at a reduced scale to Great Britain. More insets show in greater detail rail networks around London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh & Dublin. The map is presented in a high quality card cover which

Includes:: historical notes providing more background.

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The City Guide series from Bradt covers a range of city destinations, predominantly in Europe, in a pocket-sized format. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each title in the series is organized similarly, with themed chapters allowing readers to plan their trip accordingly & also make the most of their stay. Individual sections are dedicated to Contexts, Planning, Practicalities, Local Transport, Accommodation, Eating & Drinking, Entertainment & Nightlife, Shopping, Walking Tours, What to See & Do, Outdoor Attractions & a chapter focusing on attractions beyond the city limits. There is also information on the local language with helpful advice on pronunciation & useful words & phrases in addition to a Further Information section with suggesting for further reading & online resources.* Please Note – Some Bradt City Guides are in a full-sized paperback format – please see individual entries for further details.* ...

Bradt’s Eccentric Guides explore the weird, unusual & strange features of a small range of destinations including London, Oxford, Cambridge & Britain. Designed to uncover the more quirky aspects of a place, the guides search out colourful local personalities, legends & buildings, leading a series of walks into the destination’s more unusual nooks & crannies. ...

Bradt’s new Highlights series explores the best things to see & do in a range of regions & countries, as selected by some of the world’s leading travel guidebook writers. Each title in the series aims to present readers with the destination’s main highlights & must-see attractions, while providing practical & useful guidance on making the most of your trip. Individual guides in this series have extensive introductory chapters on the local history, people & culture; the geography of the region & its natural landscape, including wildlife. Chapters dealing with practicalities include Planning a Trip & life On the Ground, providing comprehensive information on when & where to go, getting there, red tape, health & safety, cultural etiquette etc. The ‘ Highlights’ part of the guide focuses on the attractions, sites or experiences that are unique to the region or country. Detailed advice & recommendations from Brandt’s expert authors with a focus on things to see & do are provided, as well as concise listings on accommodation & eating out options.A couple of pages are dedicated to essential vocabulary & a list of recommended reading. ...

The Travel Guide series from Bradt encompasses a comprehensive range of titles to destinations worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa, Central & South America. Bradt are one of the country’s leading independent publishers & have an ethos that focuses on responsible travel, in alliance with a philosophy of sustainability; both in the destinations the guides cover but also in encouraging tourists to limit the impact they have on the local environment. Bradt guides have a reputation for appealing to more independent travelers & often cover destinations that are not available from other publishers. Each guide opens with two comprehensive chapters on Background & Practical Information, covering details of the country’s geography, culture, natural history, government & politics, economy, people, language, religion, education & culture. Important practical advice

Includes:: when to visit, highlights, suggested itineraries, tour operators, red tape, embassies & consulates, getting there & away, health, safety, what to take, money, budgeting, getting around, accommodation, eating & drinking, public holidays, shopping, arts & entertainment, media & communications, business, travel culture & cultural etiquette. Individual sections are organized geographically by region & typically open with information on practicalities & orientation, before focusing on what to see & where to go. Information on what to see, where to stay, where to eat & how to find your way around is provided, with a range of budgets catered for. Simple black & white maps locate key visitor sites & places of accommodation. Bradt Travel Guides include appendices that provide an in-depth introduction to the language of each country, a glossary of terms & a listing of books & internet resources providing further information on the destination.

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The Bradt’s Travel Literature

Includes:: colourful & adventurous narratives that will present true stories

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