Sherin Aminossehe: 200 Years of Britains Railways in 14 Journeys

All aboard for a tour of the most breathtaking stations, bridges, and other rail structures across Great Britain.When the worlds first public railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway, opened in 1825, it marked the start of rail travel in Britain and around the world.

Over the following two centuries the network expanded across the country and led to the construction of some of the most spectacular examples of British architecture and engineering.In her captivating book, 200 Years of Britains Railways, Sherin Aminossehe invites the reader to join her on 14 highly illustrated journeys.

Passing through stations as far afield as St Ives, Pitlochry, Barmouth and Newcastle, along the way there are bridges and viaducts to traverse, architectural delights from signal boxes to station clocks to admire, and a whole host of people to meet, from George Stevenson to Philip Larkin.Packed with Aminossehes stunning illustrations, this is an excursion that travel, history and architecture enthusiasts alike will not want to miss.Aminossehe moved from Iran to England as a child, training as an architect.

She is now the Ministry of Defences first director of infrastructure.