Items related to The Metropolitan Line: London's First Underground...
Synopsis
The Metropolitan Railway can claim to have had an influence on the evolution of our railway system out of all proportion to its tracks reaching just forty-seven miles from London. However it was the world’s first underground passenger railway, built in 1863 to ease the traffic congestion of a growing London and thus creating the first metro system. Embraced by the notorious Victorian entrepreneur Sir Edward Watkin as part of his ultimately unsuccessful ambition to link Manchester and Paris by rail, the Metropolitan decided to use Watkin’s land to create the iconic ‘Metro-land’, an Arcadian form of suburbia embracing affordable housing with easy commuting to London. The brand soon became accepted as the generic description of a lifestyle and by the end of the First World War Metro-land represented the appealing factors of aspiration and affordability.
This fascinating history of London’s first tube line and the people involved in its evolution brings us up to date with the latest plans for this idiosyncratic railway in line with the coming 2012 Olympics. Featuring many previously unpublished photographs, it is a must for all railway enthusiasts and social historians.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherThe History Press
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0752453963
- ISBN 13 9780752453965
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages168
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 17.56
Shipping:
FREE
Within United Kingdom
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Metropolitan Line: Londons First Underground Railway
Seller: Greener Books, London, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books. Seller Inventory # 4659297
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Metropolitan Line: London's First Underground Railway
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: VeryGood. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. Seller Inventory # wbs9792382752
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Metropolitan Line
Published by
The History Press, Stroud, 2010
ISBN 10: 0752453963
ISBN 13: 9780752453965
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Seller: Dereks Transport Books, Ringwood, HAMPS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 160 pages, 450g. Soft card covers with small tear to index page, so Near FINE. Illustrated with period b/w photographs. The Metropolitan decided to use Watkin's land to create the iconic `Metro-land', embracing affordable housing with easy commuting to London. The brand soon became accepted as the generic description of a lifestyle and by the end of the First World War Metro-land represented the appealing factors of aspiration and affordability. Seller Inventory # 024624
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Metropolitan Line: London's First Underground Railway
Published by
The History Press Ltd, United Kingdom, Stroud, 2010
ISBN 10: 0752453963
ISBN 13: 9780752453965
Used
Paperback
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The Metropolitan Railway can claim to have had an influence on the evolution of our railway system out of all proportion to its tracks reaching just forty-seven miles from London. However it was the worlds first underground passenger railway, built in 1863 to ease the traffic congestion of a growing London and thus creating the first metro system. Embraced by the notorious Victorian entrepreneur Sir Edward Watkin as part of his ultimately unsuccessful ambition to link Manchester and Paris by rail, the Metropolitan decided to use Watkins land to create the iconic Metro-land, an Arcadian form of suburbia embracing affordable housing with easy commuting to London. The brand soon became accepted as the generic description of a lifestyle and by the end of the First World War Metro-land represented the appealing factors of aspiration and affordability. This fascinating history of Londons first tube line and the people involved in its evolution brings us up to date with the latest plans for this idiosyncratic railway in line with the coming 2012 Olympics. Featuring many previously unpublished photographs, it is a must for all railway enthusiasts and social historians. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006216431
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Metropolitan Line
Seller: Pearlydewdrops, Streat, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Fine. New and unread, however there is some shelf wear on cover, including light marking and / or light creasing Shipped from the UK within 2 business days of order being placed. Seller Inventory # mon0000269473
Quantity: 2 available
Stock Image
The Metropolitan Line: London's First Underground Railway
Published by
The History Press Ltd, 2010
ISBN 10: 0752453963
ISBN 13: 9780752453965
New
Paperback / softback
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. A history of the Metropolitan Line. Seller Inventory # B9780752453965
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Metropolitan Line London's First Underground Railway
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # FV-9780752453965
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Metropolitan Line : London's First Underground Railway
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 7719961-n
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Metropolitan Line
Seller: Brook Bookstore, Milano, MI, Italy
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: new. Seller Inventory # 3f9b3630915a157875f2a198897ab4f5
Quantity: 10 available
Stock Image
Metropolitan Line: London's First Underground Railway
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 160 pages. In Stock. Seller Inventory # __0752453963
Quantity: 1 available