To the Sea by Train

Andrew Martin

£18.99


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, 'To the Sea by Train' takes a charming tour through Britain's most beloved pastime.


Author(s): Martin, Andrew
Binding: Hardback
Date of Publication: 31/07/2025
Pagination: 304 pages
Series: N/A
Imprint: Profile Books
Published By: Profile Books
Book Classification: Trains & railways: general interest|Trains & railways: general interest|Museology & heritage studies|Railway technology, engineering & trades
Dimensions: 226x146x42
Weight: 424
ISBN13\EAN\SKU: 9781805221555

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