The Gas Tram was a short-lived phenomenon which briefly seemed to herald a new way forward in tra...

The Once-Ubiquitous Paddle Steamer

Fox Talbot is universally recognised as the father of modern photography.His 'calotype' or 'Talbo...

Unique travelogue packed with spectacular and innovative photography, points of interest; intrigu...

This book, the first to deal with the subject, tells the story of the evolution of the original '...

A fascinating guide to early train disasters, illustrated through contemporary postcards and expl...

A concise illustrated history of the origin and rise of tourism in the 19th and early 20th centur...

A history of Wigan

A reflective look at how Scotland was depicted in photographs and postcards 100–170 years ago

A guide to cast-metal signs, an under-researched aspect of Britain’s industrial history. The manu...

Among These Dark Satanic Mills

The book is a collection of inter-linked essays, each dealing with a significant figure in the em...

Discover the Victorian law that unintentionally paved the way for Britain's beloved heritage rail...