To the sea by train : the golden age of railway travel
Martin, Andrew, 1962-2026
Book
A staple of modern British life, the seaside getaway was intertwined with the train, in whose compartments holidaymakers were shunted from smog-choked cities to sandy coves. With his signature wit and anecdotal style, Andrew Martin captures an era defined by its railways: from the development of Brighton and Scarborough into pleasure resorts, and the introduction of bank holidays and two-day weekends, to the advent of cheap flights and the British coast's subsequent decline. Humorous and evocative, this book offers a charming tour through Britain's most beloved pastime.
Main title:
To the sea by train : the golden age of railway travel / Andrew Martin.
Author:
Martin, Andrew, 1962-, author
Imprint:
London : Profile Books, 2026.
Collation:
304 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: 2025.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781805221579 (pbk)
Dewey class:
385.09410904385.0941
Language:
English
Subject:
Railroad travel -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centurySeaside resorts -- Great Britain -- History -- 20th centuryGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 20th centuryTransportUnited Kingdom, Great Britain20th century, c 1900 to c 1999Museology & heritage studiesHistorySocial & cultural history
BRN:
1013084