Journey to Crossrail: Railways Under London, From Brunel to the Elizabeth Line

by Stephen Halliday

Overview

Why did London have to wait so long for a main line railway beneath its streets? For a few years in the mid-nineteenth century, Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s broad gauge Great Western trains ran from Reading to Faringdon. Now, after many false starts, his vision is being realised as the Elizabeth Line carries passengers from Reading to the City once again and beyond Essex to Kent, using engineering that would have earned the admiration of the greatest Victorian engineers. London historian Stephen Halliday presents an engaging discussion of the fascinating origins and heroic engineering that made it all possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750987851
Publisher:	The History Press
Publication date:	01/01/2019
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	6.25(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Stephen Halliday is a lecturer, broadcaster, and writer of many books and articles with a particular interest in the history of London from Roman times to the present day. His first history book was The Great Stink and he has subsequently written 11 more, including From Underground to Everywhere and From 221b Baker Street to the Old Curiosity Shop. He has made many radio and television programs and has contributed articles and reviews to many publications.