Transport in the Whitchurch Area Part II: Canal & Railways: Booklet by D.B. Barnard is a local transport history booklet focusing on the Whitchurch area. It covers the development of canal and railway networks, describing how they shaped transport, industry, and local settlement patterns in and around Whitchurch.
Great Railway Photographers: H.C. Casserley is a photographic tribute volume showcasing the work of pioneering British railway photographer H. C. Casserley.
Edited and presented by Colin Garratt, the book brings together a curated selection of Casserley’s images from the steam era, documenting locomotives, stations, and railway scenes across Britain and Ireland. It highlights both the technical detail of the trains and the historical atmosphere of the railways during the 20th century, serving as both a visual archive and an appreciation of Casserley’s contribution to railway photography.
The Welsh Marches: Railway Book by Roger Siviter is a photographic railway history book that explores the Welsh Marches rail route between Newport and Shrewsbury.
Roger Siviter documents the line’s scenery, stations, locomotives, and operations, combining historical background with detailed captions and imagery. The book is structured as a route-based journey, highlighting key locations along the borderlands of England and Wales and showing how the railway developed and functioned over time.
The Narrow Gauge Railways of Wales No. 2 (Ninth edition) is part of R. W. Kidner’s classic Light Railway Handbooks series, offering a detailed historical and technical study of Wales’ narrow-gauge railway network.
It focuses on lines built for industrial and rural transport—especially slate and mineral railways—describing their routes, operation, locomotives, and development over time. The book is largely based on historical records and photographs, making it a key reference for railway historians and enthusiasts interested in Welsh narrow-gauge heritage.
Wrath of the Lion is a spy thriller about a daring terrorist plot and the intelligence agents working to stop it. Set against a backdrop of international intrigue, the story follows covert operatives as they uncover and confront a dangerous organisation, blending action, suspense, and Higgins’ trademark fast-paced storytelling.
The Peak District on Foot by Frank Rodgers is a practical walking guide that explores some of the most scenic routes across the Peak District National Park.
Designed for ramblers of varying experience levels, it features detailed route descriptions, maps, and tips for navigating moorlands, valleys, and limestone landscapes. Ideal for walkers looking to discover the natural beauty, heritage, and quieter paths of one of England’s most beloved walking regions.