A History Of The Berks And Hants Line Volume 2 -- Westbury To Taunton

The author’s second volume covering this line following his initial volume produced in 2014 covers the Reading to Westbury section. The detailed information presented in this book follows the progress of the line from an overview of before the railways came, what ideas were floated, some discarded and others progressed to fruition. The story commences from the 1830s up to and including 1993 all presented in nine Chapters. Maps of each defined area is included plus information on all relevant Acts of Parliament that pertains to each section of railway opened or closed. All the known facts regarding GWR and LSWR involvement have been carefully woven into the story as the years went by and works progressed, some in competition, some in agreement. But it is all very interesting and supported by a myriad collection of historical material, be they posters, notices, local announcements and public concerns or expectations.