An Afternoon with Simon Bradley

Join Simon Bradley as he introduces his new book, Bradley's Railway Guide.

Simon's latest book tells the story of Britain' railways from 1825 to the present in 201 illustrated chapters, documented year by year. As an unrivalled centre of innovation, Britain remains exceptional both for the range and diversity of its railway history and for its commitment to preserve the railways.

As well as key subjects in railway history, the talk will bring you less familiar stories from across two railway centuries, including the advent of passenger railcards, the impact of terrorist attacks in the late nineteenth century, and the poignant world of the station collecting dog.

Book your place today and have the chance to ask questions and get your copy of the book signed after the event.

This event will take place in the Hackworth Room in Main Hall.

About the author

Simon Bradley was born in Newcastle in 1965. Several moves from north to south and back again as he was growing up nurtured a fascination with the differences between places, which he has taken further in his work as editor and author with the celebrated Pevsner Architectural Guides. His interest in railways began with trainspotting aged eleven, and has broadened and endured in parallel. His other books include The Railways: Nation, Network and People, which was Sunday Times History Book of the Year in 2015 and was shortlisted for the Longman History Prize.