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.
To the Sea by Train
Hobbies & PuzzlesAuthor Andrew Martin Published by Profile Books ISBN 9781805221555 EAN 9781805221555 Bic Code WGF|WTHV|GLZ|TRF Cover Hardback
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