The Early Railways of Manchester

By Anthony Dawson

Discover the iron horse revolution in Britain's first railway city, Manchester.

The Liverpool & Manchester Railway's success ignited a spark, inspiring entrepreneurs to connect Manchester by rail to Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham, and London. Explore the rise of Manchester as a railway hub and the construction of the first Manchester-built locomotive, aptly named 'Manchester'.

Anthony Dawson explores the railways around Manchester, detailing their challenges, innovations, growth, and lasting legacy. Perfect for those interested in: Local historyThe Industrial RevolutionRailway engineering

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445665182
• ISBN13: 9781445665184
• Release Date: September 2017
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages