The GWR Handbook
The Great Western Railway 1923-47
(Author) David WraggFor many the GWR was synonymous with holidays by the sea in the West Country, but it was built to serve as a fast railway line to London, especially for the merchants and financiers of Bristol. Its operations stretched as far as Merseyside, it provided most services in Wales, and it was the main line to Cardiff, Bristol, Cornwall and Birmingham.This book, a classic first published in 2006, reveals the equipment, stations, network, shipping and air services, bus operations including Western National, and overall reach and history of the GWR.Forming part of a series, along with The LMS Handbook, The LNER Handbook and The Southern Railway Handbook, this new edition provides an authoritative and highly detailed reference of information about the GWR.
David Wragg
David Wragg is a British author known for his historical fiction novels set in the Napoleonic era. His most notable works include "The Black Chamber" and "The Royalist." Wragg's writing style is characterized by meticulous attention to historical detail and compelling storytelling. His contributions to literature include bringing to life lesser-known events and figures from history, as well as shedding light on the political and social dynamics of the time period. "The Black Chamber" is perhaps his most famous work, acclaimed for its gripping narrative and vivid portrayal of espionage and intrigue during the Napoleonic Wars. Wragg's impact on the historical fiction genre is evident in his ability to transport readers to a bygone era with his immersive storytelling.
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