The definitive history of the British railways during the Second World War.
The definitive history of the British railways during the Second World War.
Michael Williams writes widely on railways for many publications, including the Daily Mail, The Independent, the Independent on Sunday, the New Statesman, The Oldie and the railway specialist press. He is a veteran Fleet Street journalist, having held many senior positions, including Deputy Editor of the Independent on Sunday, Executive Editor of the Independent and Head of News at The Sunday Times. He is currently Senior Lecturer in the School of Journalism, Media and Communication at the University of Central Lancashire. He commutes regularly by train on the 440-mile return journey between his home in London's Camden Town and his office at Preston in Lancashire.
As gripping as a fictional thriller…It is the human tales of
evacuees, locomotive cleaners, crews, porters and ticket collectors
that make this such an enthralling read…Michael Williams has
written this book in an easy reading graphic style bringing to life
the heroics and anecdotes of those he interviewed. His journalistic
style makes this a compelling read 4 stars
*Sunday Express*
Thoroughly researched…a good summary of the character shown by
railwaymen and women
*Daily Mail*
Stirring, awe-inspiring and quirky. 4 stars
*The Scotsman*
An elegant evocation of the wartime railways, a facet of Britain’s
richly detailed ‘home front’ story that deserves the prominence
that this book will help to attain.
*BBC History Magazine*
Michael Williams has written a highly readable book and one that is
accessible to all.
*Britain at War magazine*
Books about railway history seem to appear in an endless stream, so
it is a real pleasure to find one that not only has something new
to say, but tells its story with style and enthusiasm.
*Who Do You Think You Are? magazine*
a compelling, easy read, and one that provides an excellent
overview of a huge and complex subject
*Steam Railway*
Comprehensive and compelling
*Christian Wolmar*
Hugely enjoyable
*David Edgerton, Prof of Modern History, Imperial College, author
of Britain's War Machine*
compelling and accessible
*Railway Magazine*
A change to my diary found me returning home from York this morning
by train and bus, so I took the opportunity to start reading your
manuscript. I enjoyed so much what I was reading that I kept going
through the afternoon and finished it off. I think you're on to a
winner!
*Professor Colin Divall Institute for Transport Studies, York
University*
an interesting contribution to social as well as railway
history
*Railnews*
hugely readable...Williams has written this book that is both
informative and scholarly but also easy read and that brings to
life the heroics and anecdotes of the many railways workers he
interviewed in the writing of this book. His style makes this a
compelling read... All in all it's a important book that fills a
gap in the story not just of Britain's railways but also of the
Second World War on the home front.
*My Dad Rocks*
highly readable 4 stars
*Daily Express*
Fresh and accessible – makes you feel you were there
*Railway Magazine*
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