"Sets out to address what really happened . . . through its LNER days and into British Railways custodianship . . . A well-researched and presented tome." — Key Model WorldFor generations of railway enthusiasts and more lately for social historians, the life and times of the former Great Central Railway and in particular its extension towards London in the 1890s and closure seventy years later, have generated considerable interest and controversy.Alt...

Arthur wakes up one morning on a park bench. He is shivering in cold wet clothes. As he looks around he recognises nothing. He has no idea how he got there, but worse, he has no sense of who he is, and no memory of a past. A scrap of soggy note paper offers no help. From a blank sheet he has to create a life. Two Part Contention takes him on his journey to a new life.Meanwhile, Jack, a freshly graduated civil engineer, has arrived in Birmingham to start his career. A career founded...

Throughout its length from London to Glasgow via Crewe and Carlisle, with a loop through the West Midlands and spurs to Holyhead,Liverpool and Manchester, the West Coast Main Line has consistently provided interest for those many with more than a passing interest in trains and travel. This book outlines the history of the route,its physical characteristics and sets the scene for the various passenger and goods traffic flows that sustained it; it then details the arrangements for motive pow...

Biography. From the introduction: "Mr Kipling, in short, is a man of letters, and we shall realise, before we have done with him, that he is an extremely crafty and careful man of letters. Tales which seem to come out of the barrack-yard, out of the jungle or the deep sea, out of the dust and noise where men are working and building and fighting, come really out of the study of an expert craftsman using the tools of his craft with deliberate care." According to Wikipedia: "Joseph Rudyard K...

The novel follows Peter Paragon, a bright and idealistic young man, as he grows up and seeks to find his place in the world. The story is characterized by Peter's journey of self-discovery, which includes his relationships, his education, and his grappling with the societal expectations placed upon him. Throughout the novel, Peter embodies the optimism and enthusiasm of youth, but he also encounters the inevitable trials and disappointments that come with growing up.Peter's experiences are...

Whitchurch Manor has always lived in the shadow of the dead past. Built onto the ruined cloisters of a priory, the house stands next to an ancient Long Barrow - a reminder of a savage prehistory whose terrible violence lives on in the ritualistic murders of the so-called Dorset Killer, who stalks the countryside. But for Christopher Haddon, the small gathering at Whitchurch is about to take a more personally horrific turn. For tonight, he will not only learn at last the true parentage of t...

The history of British Railways in the late 1950s/early 1960s is characterized by change; massive change, as its management attempted to meet statutory obligations against a background of social, economic and political influences. The Modernisation Plan of 1955 paved the way for the electrification of the route from Manchester to London Euston, with a consequential effect of the Midland route services via Derby needing to be enhanced and improved. That eventually resulted in the arrival of...

Sooner or later, most people reach a point where they wish that they could change, really change, something about who they are. Whatever the cause—a lost love or a mid-life crisis—they sit down and think, “I just can’t stand who I am, and I would give anything to change!”Can they?In Odeon Paradise: A Night at the Movies with Jesus and George, the answer is an emphatic, “Yes...with a little help.” For George, a young church organist/choirmaster who arrives at the Pearly Gate...

The philosophy found in this work is the product of a childhood on a tobacco and cattle farm in central Kentucky, education at various schools and a three-decade career in the U.S. Navy while simultaneously contributing as a husband, father, and grandfather. The remainder of this book will be separated into phases reflective of the major changes in my life: the farm, schooling, and a navy career continuum from junior officer through flag officer. The lessons learned in earlier phases were ...

"This story… the story of John Palmer… is great. So was every John Palmer story, from start to finish." --Brian Williams, anchor of NBC Nightly News "The story of John Palmer takes the reader behind the scenes with telling anecdotes and instructive insights. His dream came true and now he’s shared it with all of us."--Tom Brokaw, Special Correspondent, NBC News From one of the most respected newsmen in broadc...

In the early 20th century, South Bend, Indiana's population more than tripled. Established industries like Studebaker and the Singer Sewing company rose to unprecedented heights of production, new businesses took root, and immigrants flooded into the area. Photo postcards, originally a quick and inexpensive form of communication, became key documents of South Bend's growth, recording events, businesses, landmarks, and people. Through nearly 200 vintage postcards, this book details South Be...

Sir John Palmer was at sea for virtually the entire war serving in three ships. During this time he kept a secret diary of events and his reactions and emotions which we are now proud to publish. This book vividly describes the author's many wartime exploits. For the worst period of the Battle of the Atlantic, he was on convoy protection duty in the Corvette HMS Clematis and recalls the famous Christmas Day action against the mighty German battle cruiser Hipper.Sadly Sir John died very rec...