Victorian Railway Worker

Name: Victorian Railway Worker
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ISBN: 9780747804512

ISBN-10: 0747804516

ISBN-13: 9780747804512

Edition: 2000

Authors: Trevor May

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Railways quickly became one of the largest employers in the United Kingdom, giving work not only to those who ran the trains, but also to a wide range of craftsmen and ancillary workers. Some railway employees were seamen. Others were horsemen, for railway companies operated some of the largest fleets of horse-drawn vehicles in the land. There were also many women workers, mainly behind the scenes, and these included telegraphists and clerks as well as those who worked in railway laundry and catering services. This book looks at those who ran the railways - as well as those who built them. About the author Trevor May is a professional historian and former teacher-trainer. Other titles for…

Book details

List price: $11.95
Copyright year: 2000
Publisher: Shire Publications, Limited
Publication date: 3/4/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 32
Size: 5.82" wide x 8.25" long x 0.12" tall
Weight: 0.198
Language: English

Trevor May was educated at the universities of London and Exeter and is now a professional historian, writer and educator. He has written over a dozen books on social and economic history topics, including books in the Shire Library series. He lives in Devon.