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London's Railways Map 1897

Of all the great innovations of the nineteenth century it was the railways that contributed the most. The Victorians were passionate railway builders both underground and overground and the outlying towns. This map shows what they achieved. It also reveals the branch lines, underground lines, and suburban stations that served the first commuters.
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Of all the great innovations of the nineteenth century it was the railways that contributed the most. The Victorians were passionate railway builders both underground & overground & the outlying towns. This map shows what they achieved. It also reveals the branch lines, underground lines, & suburban stations that served the first commuters.

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Railways - A set of tracks that have been laid for the purpose of trains to travel up and down them

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The Works
With over 300 UK stores and more than 40000 different products in store each year, The Works is Britain's top discount book store. A well known presence on the high street, The Works was founded in 1981 to bring affordable books to the public. It now offers a large range of exciting products, including arts and crafts products, toys, gifts and seasonal products, all at discounted prices, making it a superb place to find items for hobbies and gifts for all ages. The book selection includes children's books, fiction and non-fiction books on a wide range of subjects from food and drink and craft and DIY to entertainment, autobiographies and history. Art and crafts products range from children's craft sets to sewing materials and professional artists' brushes. As well as big brands, The Works also sells their own high quality branded products.
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