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Beeching: 50 Years On
Anthony Poulton-Smith
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In 1963 Dr Beeching’s infamous report signalled the end for over 15,000 miles of track, a third of Britain’s stations, and for 70,000 jobs, as well as making irrevocable changes to the way of life of many consumers. Much misery was caused and Beeching’s name was muddied, but in hindsight the report probably did more than any other single factor to preserve the nation’s railway heritage. Without the Beeching cuts, much of the locomotives, stock, tracks, signals and signs would have crumbled, been forgotten or rotted. However, the gentle railway gradients lend themselves perfectly to walkways and cycle paths; buildings ... Read more
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Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
176
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752480923
SKU
V9780752480923
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