The Transformation Of St Pancras Station
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The Transformation Of St Pancras Station
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Author : Alastair Lansley
language : en
Publisher: Laurence King
Release Date : 2011-12
The Transformation Of St Pancras Station written by Alastair Lansley and has been published by Laurence King this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12 with Railroad stations categories.
Trains & railways.
St Pancras Station
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Author : Simon Bradley
language : en
Publisher: Profile Books
Release Date : 2010-07-09
St Pancras Station written by Simon Bradley and has been published by Profile Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-09 with Architecture categories.
Simon Bradley traces the history of the station, introducing us to the men behind the architecture and looks at its new international status. This fine new edition includes a fascinating chapter on the new hotel and some timely revisions bringing it fully up to date. 'A marvellous piece of social, aesthetic and technological history... it is impossible to praise Bradley's book too highly' A. N. Wilson, Daily Telegraph 'Brilliantly and with deft hand, Simon Bradley makes sense of it all ... fabulous' Sunday Telegraph 'A masterpiece of historical context ... immensely readable' Sunday Times 'This fine book examines the history of both the church that gave the station its name and the railway terminus ... unexpectedly compelling' Daily Mail
St Pancras Station
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Author : Jack Simmons
language : en
Publisher: Phillimore
Release Date : 2003
St Pancras Station written by Jack Simmons and has been published by Phillimore this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Architecture categories.
This classic transport history book by the late Jack Sirnmons is reissued to coincide with the transformation of the station into the new terminus for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link. The station and its hotel are unique buildings. The station used groundbreaking engineering in having (and still having) the largest single span roof in Europe. The hotel, built by George Gilbert Scott, is a masterpiece of neo?Gothic. Both station and hotel suffered decline in the 20th century and were threatened with demolition, but they are now about to enter into a new role as the station is doubled in size, and the hotel is once again made into a spectacular hotel and apartments. The book has been sensitively revised, and with a new chapter bringing the story up to date, by architectural historian Robert Thorne. This book is a must for anyone interested in railways.
St Pancras Station Through Time
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Author : John Christopher
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2013-04-15
St Pancras Station Through Time written by John Christopher and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-15 with Transportation categories.
This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which St Pancras Station has changed and developed over the last century and a half.
St Pancras International
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Author : The History Press
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2018-10-05
St Pancras International written by The History Press and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-05 with Transportation categories.
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of St Pancras station, this absorbing new book brings together 150 facts, revealing many little-known details about the long history of this iconic building and its local surroundings. From its conception and build, and the opening of the largest single-span arch in the world as the London terminus of the Midland Railway, to the damage it suffered during wartime, this fascinating fact book reveals many facts about St Pancras station's tumultuous history, including threatened demolition and glorious restoration. Did you know there was once a farm in the heart of the St Pancras parish area? Or that it was once home to one of the biggest markets in London? And why did Midland Railway built a special viaduct to travel over St Pancras station? This is the perfect gift for anyone with affection for this beautiful and important piece of London's architectural and railway heritage and its surrounding area.
Cathedrals Of Steam
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Author : Christian Wolmar
language : en
Publisher: Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2020-11-05
Cathedrals Of Steam written by Christian Wolmar and has been published by Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-05 with Transportation categories.
'Fascinating' 'Books of the Year', Financial Times 'London's twelve great rail termini are the epic survivors of the Victorian age... Wolmar brings them to life with the knowledge of an expert and the panache of a connoisseur.' Simon Jenkins 'A wonderful tour, full of vivid incident and surprising detail.' Simon Bradley London hosts twelve major railway stations, more than any other city in the world. They range from the grand and palatial, such as King's Cross and Paddington, to the modest and lesser known, such as Fenchurch Street and Cannon Street. These monuments to the age of the train are the hub of London's transport system and their development, decline and recent renewal have determined the history of the capital in many ways. Built between 1836 and 1899 by competing private train companies seeking to outdo one another, the construction of these terminuses caused tremendous upheaval and had a widespread impact on their local surroundings. What were once called 'slums' were demolished, green spaces and cemeteries were concreted over, and vast marshalling yards, engine sheds and carriage depots sprung up in their place. In a compelling and dramatic narrative, Christian Wolmar traces the development of these magnificent cathedrals of steam, provides unique insights into their history, with many entertaining anecdotes, and celebrates the recent transformation of several of these stations into wonderful blends of the old and the new.
The Transformation Of Britain
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Author : G. E. Mingay
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-06-23
The Transformation Of Britain written by G. E. Mingay and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-23 with History categories.
First published in 1986, The Transformation of Britain, 1830–1939 delves into the significant changes that occurred across the landscape and society of Britain during this prominent age of reform and innovation. The book traces the rapid increase in the pace and scale of change across Britain, and explores the key developments that occurred. It examines the changes in population as more people moved towards towns and cities; the growth in industry and trade and the resultant demand for methods of communication and transport; and the technological advancements in all areas of life. It highlights the impact that these changes left on the landscape of Britain, such as through the building of roads and railways, as well as on Britain’s social structure. It also considers the extent to which this crucial period shaped the successes and problems of modern Britain. The Transformation of Britain, 1830–1939 will appeal to those with an interest in the social and industrial history of Britain.
China S Railway Transformation
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Author : Junjie Xi
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-12-30
China S Railway Transformation written by Junjie Xi and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-30 with Architecture categories.
This book investigates China’s railway transformation through history, along with culture changes and urban development. The book begins by looking at the background of China and the history and growth of railway development in China through five key phases, followed by assessing the cultural changes in the railway carriage and exploring how these are linked to social equality and national provisions. The core of this book aims to analyse the Chinese urban transformation through the development of the high-speed rail (HSR) infrastructure in China. Eleven important new HSR stations in mainland China, plus the new Hong Kong West Kowloon Station, have been selected to contextually explore how HSR infrastructures have affected the development of the Chinese urban context. The selected case studies are the stations of Beijing South, Wuhan, Shanghai Hongqiao, Guangzhou South, Xi’an North, Nanjing South, Chengdu East, Tianjin West, Zhengzhou East, Hangzhou East and Hong Kong West Kowloon. All of these were built between 2008 and 2018. In these case studies, the location and the intentions and success of promoting urban development are analysed and assessed. Following this, the book further investigates the peculiarities of the new HSR stations in China in comparison with stations in Europe. An assessment framework is established to evaluate the Chinese case studies comparatively with significant cases in Europe, attending to the urban structure of the area, the architectural quality, the functional diversity and the quality of the public space generated in the surrounding area.
Kings Cross Station Through Time
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Author : John Christopher
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2012-07-15
Kings Cross Station Through Time written by John Christopher and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-15 with Transportation categories.
John Christopher brings together his stunning photography with archive images to tell the story of King's Cross, both above and below street level.
Railway Lands
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2007
Railway Lands written by and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Transportation categories.
Shows the beauty and dismemberment of a unique Victorian transport complex of canal, rail and horse drawn vehicles, prior to the biggest development in Western Europe. This book captures the endeavour with which yesterday's engineers faced the industrial revolution, and records how today's developers collude to collide with this heritage.