Birmingham New Street Station Through Time by Norton, Mark

Birmingham New Street Station Through Time (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781445610955)

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Format: Paperback
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Birmingham New Street Station Through Time by Norton, Mark

Birmingham New Street Station Through Time

$24.95
Birmingham New Street Station Through Time by Norton, Mark

Birmingham New Street Station Through Time

$24.95
Format: Paperback
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New Street Station was once voted one of the country's most hated buildings. To many, it is a 1960s monstrosity. Those with a longer memory, however, will recall the grand old station that dated back to 1854, a station with a rich and fascinating history. Built by the London & North Western Railway, it had the largest arched single-span roof in the world and upon opening was described as Grand Central Station, Birmingham. Now, in the twenty-first century, New Street is once again undergoing a transformation. It is hoped that this will restore its place in the heart of both Birmingham residents and travellers passing through. New Street Station Through Time brings to life the history of this Birmingham landmark and previews the exciting vision of the station's future as it takes the reader on a journey covering 175 years.

Author: Mark Norton
ISBN-10: 1445610957
ISBN-13: 9781445610955
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2013
Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
By Mark Norton
By Mark Norton
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Mark Norton was born in Ledbury in Herefordshire but grew up in Birmingham, the original home of his parents. In 2005 he set up a website - http: //www.photobydjnorton.com/ - dedicated to displaying photographs taken by his late father. Initially focusing on pictures of Birmingham, this lead to the publication of his first book, 'Birmingham Past & Present: In My Father's Footsteps'. A fascination with the history of Birmingham developed and a follow up title, 'Birmingham Then and Now', was published in October 2010. Now Mark has focussed on one of his father's favourite subjects, Birmingham New Street Station, to tell the long and fascinating history of the building that lies at the heart of the city. Mark works as a software developer in Birmingham city centre but lives in nearby Bromsgrove. He is a member of the Bromsgrove Society and is interested in many aspects of local history, particularly the preservation and enhancement of historic buildings.

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