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A history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich
Author : Roy Masters
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Page : 126 pages
File Size : 43,87 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780750908948
A history of the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich
Author : Mark Smithers
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 46,95 MB
Release : 2016-03-31
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1473844010
Mark Smithers has written a number of definitive books and magazine features on the history of locomotive construction and the development of narrow gauge railways. This book looks at the history and development of railways at the Royal Arsenal Woolwich, which evolved from humble roots in the 1820s into three separate railway systems, serving the Gun Factory, Laboratory and Carriage Department. The three systems originally had their own fleet of locomotives and rolling stock and were constructed using three different track gauges: standard gauge, 2ft and 18in. The Arsenal and its railways played a major role in both world wars and continued to hold an important place in gun and propellant manufacture until the late 1950s, when the complex was gradually run down. The Royal Arsenal and its railways were finally closed in 1967, when the last train of material left the site. This book covers the history of the system from its beginnings through to its demise and also details the significant remains of a once mighty network.
Author : Paul Talling
Publisher : Random House
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 21,7 MB
Release : 2020-04-02
Category : History
ISBN : 1409023850
Packed with surprising and fascinating information, London's Lost Rivers uncovers a very different side to London - showing how waterways shaped our principal city and exploring the legacy they leave today. With individual maps to show the course of each river and over 100 colour photographs, it's essential browsing for any Londoner and the perfect gift for anyone who loves exploring the past... 'An amazing book' -- BBC Radio London 'Talling's highly visual, fact-packed, waffle-free account is the freshest take we've yet seen. A must-buy for anyone who enjoys the "hidden" side of London -- Londonist 'A fascinating and stylish guide to exploring the capital's forgotten brooks, waterways, canals and ditches ... it's a terrific book' - Walk 'Pocket-sized, beautifully designed, illustrated and informative - in short a joy to read, handle and use' -- ***** Reader review 'Delightful, informative and beautifully produced' -- ***** Reader review 'A small gem. A really great book. I can't put it down' -- ***** Reader review 'Fascinating from start to finish' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************************ From the sources of the Fleet in Hampstead's ponds to the mouth of the Effra in Vauxhall, via the meander of the Westbourne through 'Knight's Bridge' and the Tyburn's curve along Marylebone Lane, London's Lost Rivers unearths the hidden waterways that flow beneath the streets of the capital. Paul Talling investigates how these rivers shaped the city - forming borough boundaries and transport networks, fashionable spas and stagnant slums - and how they all eventually gave way to railways, roads and sewers. Armed with his camera, he traces their routes and reveals their often overlooked remains: riverside pubs on the Old Kent Road, healing wells in King's Cross, 'stink pipes' in Hammersmith and gurgling gutters on streets across the city. Packed with maps and over 100 colour photographs, London's Lost Rivers uncovers the watery history of the city's most famous sights, bringing to life the very different London that lies beneath our feet.
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Page : 56 pages
File Size : 43,43 MB
Release : 1896
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Publisher : PediaPress
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 38,49 MB
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Author : Sir John Emerson Wharton Headlam
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Page : 388 pages
File Size : 30,87 MB
Release : 1931
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Author : Royal Artillery Institution (Woolwich, London, England)
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Page : 648 pages
File Size : 16,14 MB
Release : 1870
Category : Artillery
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Page : 692 pages
File Size : 14,62 MB
Release : 1894
Category : Artillery
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Author : Royal artillery
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Page : 42 pages
File Size : 35,31 MB
Release : 1855
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Author : Tony Attwood
Publisher :
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 43,80 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Soccer teams
ISBN : 9781860837876