Celtic Journeys: Exploring Transportation in Celtic Lands
Discover the fascinating world of Celtic Transportation with our collection. From ancient chariots to modern-day travel methods, these books delve into the evolution of transportation in Celtic regions. Enthusiasts of history and technology can further explore related themes in our Travel and History sections.
John Armstrong takes us on a railway journey from Kingsbridge Station in Dublin to Waterford and beyond, using Edwardian postcards to illustrate the many towns, villages and topographical features that the traveler would have viewed through the train window or disembarked to explore at a more leisurely pace.
This is the story of a small team of Irish trailblazers who made low-cost air travel available to billions of people across Europe, Asia, North America and Latin America. It is a story that traces its...
Known as 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut', the Crinal Canal runs from Ardrishaig on Loch Fyne nine miles across the Kintyre peninsula to the west coast of Scotland. In the book Marian Pallister tells the story of the canal from its origins to the present day, discussing how it changed life in the surrounding areas, and how it has been used.
RAILS THROUGH WEXFORD is a photographic journey across the two scenic railway routes in the south of the county, which once upon a time connected Waterford city with Wexford town and points further...
Stretching from Dublin through the Midlands and west to the Shannon, the Grand Canal is a stunning feat of eighteenth century engineering. Step back in time to discover quirky humpbacked bridges and ivy-covered warehouses, in a landscape far removed from modern pressures, as well as elegant bridges and the wildflowers and animals that live there.
Offers an overall historical assessment of the development of the motorcar within Ireland and its role as a modernising force impacting and influencing change on the island between the years 1896-1939.
This book commemorates the enduring legacy of the world’s most famous ship – TITANIC. Her story is one of all those bound together on that fateful voyage. On board were: writers, artists, honeymooners, sportsmen, priests, reverends, fashion designers, aristocrats, millionaires, children, crew and emigrants looking for a better life.
This is the first book of its kind to feature the story of Scotland’s railways through maps, packed with sumptuous map reproductions as well as railway memorabilia. Will appeal not just to railway enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of maps, but also to readers fascinated by the role of railways in Scotland's modern developments.
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