Mapping the Railways - Holland & Spaven - Book Review

[ge_rik]

I don't know about you, but I really enjoy poring over maps. I can read a map like others read books. Just picked up a copy of 'Mapping the Railways' in my local 'The Works' bookshop for £6.99 (+ 10% off = £6.29).

To my mind, it's a fascinating read with a range of maps from posters, through to large scale OS maps of specific areas. It covers all the UK (but not the Isles of Man or Wight for some reason). However, there are sections on the Ffestiniog and the Kent & East Sussex - among many others.

Here's the contents list to whet your appetite.

I don't think I'd have paid £25 for it but at just over £6 it's well worth it, methinks.

Rik

 

[dutchelm]

Just one word of caution. There is a similar book published by The Times with authors Spaven & Holland.
It has a different cover but inside it's the same book.

 

[ge_rik]

Looks like the Times version is popular with Amazon buyers
http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Times-M...d=1367003858&sr=8-1&keywords=mapping+railways < Link To http://www.amazon.co.uk/T...words=mapping+railways

But no one has yet reviewed the Collins version
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mapping-The...d=1367003858&sr=8-2&keywords=mapping+railways < Link To http://www.amazon.co.uk/M...words=mapping+railways

Mind you - The Works remaindered copies are cheaper by half

Rik

 

[Andy Worsfold]

We're selling it cheap too but have sold out of the Times version online.
http://www.whsmith.co.uk/Books&gq=mapping the railways < Link To http://www.whsmith.co.uk/...pping%20the%20railways

I've still got some left in my store.