Glasgow Central Station Through Time
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| Rating | : | 4.44 (867 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00F3CPN7A |
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| Number of Pages | : | 337 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-11 |
| Language | : | English |
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DAVID BRYSON said ON THE RIGHT LINES. This is the right kind of British railway history, written by an enthusiast for enthusiasts and not by a hack for a market. If I say that it is not overly `professional' please understand that as a compliment, but I do not imply either that the book is amateurish or that the author is not on top of his material. Michael Meighan has picked a subject of enormous intrinsic interest, and he presents it with flair and with a sense of involvement that keeps his readers involved at the same time.Glasgow Central Rail
. Michael is married and lives in Edinburgh. His previous books by Amberley include Glasgow with a Flourish, Glasgow Smells Better and Scotland's Lost Industries. About the Author Michael Meighan is a Glaswegian writer with a commitment to recording Glasgow life, culture and humour
. Michael Meighan is a Glaswegian writer with a commitment to recording Glasgow life, culture and humour. Michael is married and lives in Edinburgh. His previous books by Amberley include Glasgow with a Flourish, Glasgow Smells Better and Scotland's Lost Industries
Generations of Glaswegians have used the station as a thoroughfare, while also taking in its hustle and bustle. It has also seen the decline in our industries but has risen again in splendid glory, reflecting a new-found confidence in the people of Glasgow.. The Edwardian ticket offices and information building still survive, as does the Central Hotel, while the glass-walled bridge which carries the station building over Argyle Street, known as the 'Hielenman's Umbrella', is one of the iconic views of the city. This great building has seen the rise of Glasgow's industrial age and has grown with it. Among the changes experienced by Glasgow, it has been a solid reminder of the city's industrial and commercial heritage. Originally opened in August 1879, Central Station became a Glasgow landmark and one of Scotland's great buildings following a rebuild between 1901 and 1905 supervised by Caledonian Railway chief engineer Donald Matheson