How the Steam Railways came to Surrey

By Rupert Matthews
Published by Bretwalda Books
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Published: Aug. 29, 2010
Words: 22,970 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781907791178


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A fascinating account of how the railways came to Surrey and the impact they had on the people who lived in the county The book the great days of the steam railways in the county. It shows how and why the lines were built, giving an account of the people who laid the lines and built the stations.

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