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The London Underground (Shire Library)
Andrew Emmerson
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Description for The London Underground (Shire Library)
Paperback. The London Underground is a pioneer and an institution. The first underground railway in the world, and incorporating the first ever deep tunnel 'tube' lines too, it is at the heart of London life. This book focuses on the interesting and quirky aspects of the subject. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 72 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 211 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166. New.
*New & expanded edition!* The London Underground is a pioneer and an institution. The first underground railway in the world, and incorporating the first ever deep tunnel ‘tube’ lines too, it is at the heart of London life, with millions of commuters and tourists using it every year and its tentacles extending into the suburbs it helped to create. Its turbulent history reflects the trials and tribulations of London itself: it provided a network of life-saving shelters in the Blitz, but has also faced many logistical challenges, with constant improvements necessary to keep the Tube fit for purpose. This book ... Read more
*New & expanded edition!* The London Underground is a pioneer and an institution. The first underground railway in the world, and incorporating the first ever deep tunnel ‘tube’ lines too, it is at the heart of London life, with millions of commuters and tourists using it every year and its tentacles extending into the suburbs it helped to create. Its turbulent history reflects the trials and tribulations of London itself: it provided a network of life-saving shelters in the Blitz, but has also faced many logistical challenges, with constant improvements necessary to keep the Tube fit for purpose. This book ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Shire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
72
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Shire Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
72
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747812289
SKU
9780747812289
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About Andrew Emmerson
Andrew Emmerson is a seasoned writer on technical and historical subjects. He also wrote ‘Old Television’, ‘Old Telephones’, and ‘Discovering Subterranean London’ for Shire.
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