Project Gutenberg
2006-01-26
Public domain in the USA.
233
Randall, John
1810
1910
Handbook to the Severn Valley Railway
Illustrative and Descriptive of Places along the Line from Worcester to Shrewsbury
Transcribed from a facsimile of the original printing and design of 1863 by David Price
"Handbook to the Severn Valley Railway" by John Randall is a historical guidebook written in the mid-19th century, specifically around the early 1860s. This publication serves as a descriptive account of the Severn Valley Railway's route from Worcester to Shrewsbury, detailing the various towns, geographical features, and historical landmarks encountered along the way. It encapsulates the significance of the railway system during its time and its role in the development of regional transportation and trade. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the Severn Valley region, featuring detailed descriptions of key locations such as Worcester, Droitwich, Bridgnorth, and Shrewsbury. Each section presents not only the current conditions of these towns but also delves into their historical context, notable architecture, and local industries. The text is rich in anecdotes and provides insights into the geological aspects of the region, spotlighting its flora and fauna, making it an invaluable resource for tourists and locals alike. With a blend of descriptive prose and informative content, Randall's work paints a vivid picture of the scenic and cultural heritage of the Severn Valley. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
en
Severn Valley Railway
Railroads -- England
DA
Text
Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - British
125363
2025-07-07T12:01:26.697656
text/html
120273
2006-01-26T14:30:28
text/html
4341295
2025-07-07T12:01:30.823661
application/epub+zip
4330029
2025-07-07T12:01:27.486680
application/epub+zip
98543
2025-07-07T12:01:26.982655
application/epub+zip
4364300
2025-07-07T12:01:33.569706
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
4341212
2025-07-07T12:01:29.746666
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
132097
2022-09-08T12:01:21.091688
application/x-mobipocket-ebook
109750
2025-07-07T12:01:26.431187
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
109655
2006-01-26T14:42:07
text/plain; charset=us-ascii
18855
2025-07-07T12:01:33.712639
application/rdf+xml
10730
2025-07-07T12:01:27.046665
image/jpeg
2102
2025-07-07T12:01:27.015657
image/jpeg
4284561
2006-01-26T14:42:07
application/octet-stream
application/zip
43176
2006-01-26T14:42:07
application/octet-stream
application/zip
4309754
2025-07-07T12:01:26.845667
application/octet-stream
application/zip
Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at
https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog