The architecture and legacy of British railway buildings : 1820 to present day / Robert Thornton and Malcolm Wood.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Thornton, Robert

Contributor:

Wood, Malcolm.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Great Britain.

Railroads--Buildings and structures--Great Britain--History.

Railroads.

Railroads--Buildings and structures--Great Britain--History--Pictorial works.

Railroads--Buildings and structures.

Genre:

History.

Pictorial works.

Physical Description:

192 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Ramsbury, Marlborough : The Crowood Press Ltd., 2020.

Summary:

Railway buildings have always had a fascinating character all of their own, despite many no longer being in operational railway service. This book tells the story of how these buildings evolved alongside the development of the railway in Great Britain and examines how architects over the years have responded to the operational, social and cultural influences that define their work. Written for those with a keen interest in architecture and the railway, as well as those new to the subject, 'The Architecture and Legacy of British Railway Buildings' provides an unique insight into the production of railway architecture, both in the context of railway management and the significant periods of ownership, and the swings in national mood for railway-based transportation. As well as tracing its history, the authors take time to consider the legacy these buildings have left behind and the impact of heritage on a continually forward-looking industry. Topics covered include: the context of railway architecture today; the history of how it came into existence; the evolution of different railway building types; the unique aspects of railway building design, and finally, the key railway development periods and their architectural influences.

Contents:

Part 1: The Inheritance. Railway Buildings Today

The Heritage

Part 2: The Evolution of Railway Architecture. The Pioneering Victorian Period, 1825-70

The Late Victorian and Edwardian Period, 1870-1922

Grouping and 'The Big Four', 1923-47

The Nationalized Period, 1947-94

The Privatized Period, 1994-2019

Part 3: Aspects of Railway Architecture. Types of Building

Building Materials

Style and Identity

Building Features and Design Considerations

Reflection.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Athenaeum copy: Rupp Fund bookplate.

Other Format:

ebook version :

ISBN:

1785007114

9781785007118

OCLC:

1125101784