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Catalogue of Plans of Proposed Canals, Turnpikes, Railways deposited with the Clerks of the Peace for Northamptonshire, the Borough of Northampton and the Soke of Peterborough 1792–1960
compiled by Philip Riden
Until 1992 promoters of canals, railways and other public works had to deposit full plans with the authorities and this guide describes 400 sets of documents, including several abandoned projects for canals between London and the Midlands, as well as numerous railway lines of varied fortunes.
History of the Port of Cardiff
by Edgar L. Chapell
This is a reprint of a 1939 book published to mark the centenary of the city's first modern dock. A fascinating maritime history with excellent photographs.
The Second Railway King: Sir Edward Watkin 1819-1901
by David Hodgkins
After starting on the LNWR, Watkin managed several railways and was an early protagonist for the Channel Tunnel before becoming a Liberal Unionist MP. Based on extensive research, this fully-rounded picture of one of the giants of the Railway Age will appeal to railway enthusiasts, academics and transport professionals alike.
