200 Years of Britain’s Railways in 14 journeys. That was the title of a talk presented to the Trust by Sherin Aminossehe a couple of weeks back. It was a lovely talk – and Sherin herself was/is delightful.
It’s also the title of this utterly gorgeous book by the aforementioned Sherin. It’s chock full of exquisite illustrations by the author. It would make the best Christmas gift for any railway enthusiast – whether for the history or the architecture or all of it – for sure.
The world’s first public railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway, opened in the northeast of England in 1825. It marked the start of rail travel in Britain and across the world. Over the following two centuries the rail network expanded over the country. This led to the construction of some of the most spectacular examples of British architecture and engineering.
Through a selection of 14 varied journeys, 200 Years of Britain’s Railways in 14 Journeys by Sherin Aminossehe takes the reader on a breathtaking illustrated tour of Britain’s rail network. She takes in stations, bridges, viaducts and other architectural elements, but also the people and personalities associated with them.
About Sherin
Sherin Aminossehe has been drawing since she could hold a pencil and is now a trained architect working for the Ministry of Defence.
Visit her website to see some of her beautiful illustrations. You’ll find it here: http://www.sherin-aminossehe.com
And for more about Sherin herself visit the About section of her website.
Buy her beautiful book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/200-Years-Britains-Railways-Journeys/dp/1836004834
NB: Other booksellers are available!
Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass out into adventure and sunshine…
E. M. Forster
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