The bestselling bard of Britain on that great institution we all love- the railway station
Simon Jenkins is author of the bestselling A Short History of England, A Short History of Europe, Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations, England's Thousand Best Churches and England's Thousand Best Houses. He is a former Editor of the Evening Standard and The Times, and columnist for the Guardian.
[Spreads] enthusiasm by inviting the reader to join in a game of
admiration.
*Telegraph*
However spectacular the book's photographs, it's the author's
prowess as a phrase-maker that keeps you turning the pages
*The Times*
A most beautiful book . . . full of information. I'd like to travel
to every one of the stations. Simon Jenkins is a blessing to the
nation, keeping an eye on our buildings and making sure they are
not forgotten or neglected.
*Claire Tomalin*
Jenkins has unearthed a lot of gems. The photography is
stunning
*Spectator*
This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book
*Chris Evans*
Simon Jenkins extols the virtues of 100 of them, as well as
offering a brief history of the rise, fall and rise again of
Britain's railways. And he is the perfect person to do so.
Excellent, enticing.
*Evening Standard*
This glorious and utterly essential guide to Britain's best railway
stations is also a history of some of the remarkable - but often
undersung - landmarks to our social history
*The Bookseller*
Masterly, perhaps a masterpiece
*Independent, Books of the Year on 'England's Thousand Best
Churches'*
Every house in England should have a copy of this book
*Literary Review, Book of the Century*
Jenkins is, like all good guides, more than simply informative: he
can be courteous and rude, nostalgic and funny, elegant, convincing
and relaxed'
*Evening Standard*
Any passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask
for, say, three or four copies of this book
*Sunday Telegraph*
Full of stand-out facts . . . absolutely fascinating
*BBC Radio 2*
Full of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible
and readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for
pleasure and food for thought
*New Statesman*
Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of Great Britain's
railways. Beautifully illustrated with colour photos, this is an
uplifting exploration of our social history
*The Guardian*
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