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Post by compsci on Nov 3, 2005 8:53:06 GMT
Having been given some Amazon vouchers (£26 total) by a couple of companies, I'm wondering what to do with them. (I suppose you could say they're burning a hole in my inbox, but that's been done before  ) I already possess Metro Maps of the World and Mr Beck's Underground Map. (acquired when Borders were being kind to Students), so perhaps something with a more general history would be in order. I've noticed that they don't have any discount on any Capital Transport books, so they'd probably best wait until my application to join the Friends of LTM is processed, although recommendations would still be welcome. |
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Post by piccadillypilot on Nov 3, 2005 9:19:15 GMT
I'm wondering what to do with them. Give them to me. ;D |
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Post by q8 on Nov 3, 2005 9:54:16 GMT
Why not re-donate them to a charity of your choice CSC. Then you'll have a satisfied feeling that others also benefited from your good fortune. I am not being facetious just practical.
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Post by Phil on Nov 4, 2005 10:16:28 GMT
Amazon have a second-hand section. If you're not following Q8's tip it might be worth thinking which Old books on LU you wished you had and see if they have used copies.
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Post by tom2506 on Nov 4, 2005 16:44:59 GMT
If you are interested in the History of London Underground then "The Subterranean Railway" by Christian Wolmar is a good book to have.
It was very interesting and explained everything in great detail.
It is available from Amazon
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Post by robots on Nov 14, 2005 1:14:04 GMT
Christian Wolmar seems to me to be the best informed of the professional scribes.
No contest for the worst - Dick Murray of The Evening Standard.
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Post by thc on Dec 3, 2005 8:19:58 GMT
I've just picked up a copy of "London's Lost Tube Schemes" by Antony Badsey-Ellis, £19.95 and published by Capital Transport. The title suggests a far broader coverage than the book actually gives, as it concentrates only on the bills placed before Parliament at the end of the noineteenth and start of the twentieth centuries, rather than continuing further to look at the New Works Programmes of 1935-40 and 1940-45. Nevertheless, I'm enjoying it so far - the maps it contains, for example, show just how different things could have been had some of the other schemes come to fruition. Well worth twenty squid.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 3, 2005 11:02:54 GMT
Can I put in a shameless plug for my friend Andy Emmerson's book 'London's Secret Underground', published by Capital Transport,selling for around £20.
This book concentrates on all 'secret' underground bunkers, deep level shelters etc, rather than closed stations. Lots of coverage of the deep level shelters.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2005 19:19:37 GMT
I've just picked up a copy of "London's Lost Tube Schemes" by Antony Badsey-Ellis, £19.95 and published by Capital Transport. The title suggests a far broader coverage than the book actually gives, as it concentrates only on the bills placed before Parliament at the end of the noineteenth and start of the twentieth centuries, rather than continuing further to look at the New Works Programmes of 1935-40 and 1940-45. Nevertheless, I'm enjoying it so far - the maps it contains, for example, show just how different things could have been had some of the other schemes come to fruition. Well worth twenty squid. THC I've just read the "London's Lost Tube Schemes" book, and it's an excellent book, although a bit heavy going at times. It answers many questions I've had, such as why does Holborn (Picc) have such a strange layout, why does South Kensington (WB Picc) appear to have two step plate caverns, why was it difficult to connect the W&C and GN in the city, and many many more. Some of the proposals mentioned in the book would have helped london considerably, whilst some others varied from interesting to crazy (such as the Kearney high speed tube monorail rollercoaster hybrid!). It would be interesting to see what the tube network would now be like if any of these lost lines had been built. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2005 19:32:27 GMT
Northern Line Extensions, by Simon Murphy, £16.95 from the LTM Shop. Details the lead up and the construction of the Edgware extension from Golders Green. How different Golders Green crossroads looked in 1904. Not a building in sight! A few minor errors, but nothing to hoot about. Well worth it!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2005 19:34:02 GMT
On the same lines as Tubeop92, 'By Tube Beyond Edgware' is a very interesting read.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2005 19:37:39 GMT
On the same lines as Tubeop92, 'By Tube Beyond Edgware' is a very interesting read. By Tony Beard. Lovely Cover. Yup, got it!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2005 19:41:10 GMT
On the same lines as Tubeop92, 'By Tube Beyond Edgware' is a very interesting read. By Tony Beard. Lovely Cover. Yup, got it!!! It is a good cover, there are some excellent paintings in it and LOADS of maps, building plans, ariel photos, sketches and paperwork relating to the Northern Line to Elstree South. Very good. |
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Post by rob66 on Jan 4, 2006 18:30:08 GMT
'Romancing the Tube' was released for publication on 3/1/2006. This is a fictional novel with humorous chapters throughout the 186 pages. Tim Bradshaw, ex-window cleaner joins LU as a station assistant, causing many cock-ups during his training. Admittedly,he falls in love with station assistant, Carol who is stationed at Oxford Circus. Tim decides to take promotion to train driver, being pushed from pillar to post on different lines, causing more cock-ups with staff, managers and passengers. If something was going to go wrong, then Tim was always involved, even if he was blameless. This book is the first of its kind with many humorous anecodotes that involve LU working and written to form a worth while read for everyone to enjoy. As it's early days for advertising - you can purchase this book from Trafford in Oxford, UK. Tel: 0845-230-9601 or email: InfoUK@trafford.com Alternatively, order from your local bookshop. ISBN 1-4120-5603-9 Price £10.99p. Author Robert Griffiths. Author of 'Mind the Doors' and 'Adventures of Clive.' website www.mindthedoors.netView front cover of 'ROMANCING THE TUBE' www.webspawner.com/users/rob1966/index.html |
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Post by dunois on Jan 21, 2006 14:57:20 GMT
I've just picked up a copy of "London's Lost Tube Schemes" by Antony Badsey-Ellis, £19.95 and published by Capital Transport. The title suggests a far broader coverage than the book actually gives, as it concentrates only on the bills placed before Parliament at the end of the noineteenth and start of the twentieth centuries, rather than continuing further to look at the New Works Programmes of 1935-40 and 1940-45. Nevertheless, I'm enjoying it so far - the maps it contains, for example, show just how different things could have been had some of the other schemes come to fruition. Well worth twenty squid. THC I've just read the "London's Lost Tube Schemes" book, and it's an excellent book, although a bit heavy going at times. It answers many questions I've had, such as why does Holborn (Picc) have such a strange layout, why does South Kensington (WB Picc) appear to have two step plate caverns, why was it difficult to connect the W&C and GN in the city, and many many more. Some of the proposals mentioned in the book would have helped london considerably, whilst some others varied from interesting to crazy (such as the Kearney high speed tube monorail rollercoaster hybrid!). It would be interesting to see what the tube network would now be like if any of these lost lines had been built. Following your recommendation I have just bought it from my local railways oriented bookshop. |
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