Sir Edward Watkin, 1819-1901 : the last of the Railway Kings
Greaves, John Neville2005
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This is the story of a leading entrepreneur of the Victorian era who was also an MP and philanthropist. Known as the last of the 'Railway Kings', Sir Edward Watkin's main life work was the chairmanship of The Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway - but his vision stretched far beyond England.
Main title:
Sir Edward Watkin, 1819-1901 : the last of the Railway Kings / John Neville Greaves.
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Imprint:
Lewes : Book Guild, 2005.
Collation:
xi, 373 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 343-356) and index.
ISBN:
9781857768886 (hbk)
Dewey class:
385.092B
Local class:
B/WAT
Language:
English
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BRN:
1363016
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