The historic route to Blackwall, which became relegated to a branch line, is the first to be explored. Its curious branch to the dishonestly named North Greenwich terminus is examined in detail, as is Bow Road. The North London Railway's Poplar Branch from Dalston Junction is covered fully in the final section of this fascinating volume. Includes 120 photographs, large scale maps, and other details of local history.
The Munich air disaster was one of the most tragic incidents to ever occur in British sport. The crash at Munich airport in 1958 claimed the lives of twenty-three people, including eight of Manchester United's first team, and injured many more, including United's iconic manager, Matt Busby.From Munich to Wembley charts the aftermath of the tragedy, from the poignant scenes of mourning in Manchester to the team's return to the field as Busby began the heart-wrenching task of rebuilding the club.Jeff Connor tracks the remarkable story of United's rise from the ashes of Munich. It is a journey that captures the imagination and epitomises the soul of this golden age of British football as we see the likes of George Best, Jack Charlton and Denis Law stamp their mark on the game, and we witness the team become the first side from England to be crowned European champions.
A moving story of how a legendary football team was lost to tragedy - and how this disaster irrevocably altered the lives of the survivors and the bereaved families, and ultimately brought shame on the biggest football club in the world.
The untimely death of Dougal Haston in 1977 robbed climbing of one of its most charismatic, controversial and enigmatic figures. A man of extremes, who managed to combine a rock star's lifestyle with a career at the cutting edge of world mountaineering, Haston remains a cult figure whose deeds have inspired generations of climbers world-wide.
In 1987, the Tour de France was won by Irishman Stephen Roche. It was the first time in 20 years a British team had competed in the world's toughest race. The author not only stayed with the British team but also found himself an unofficial team member. The author describes what it takes to compete, survive and win the Tour de France.
This Great Northern Railway branch had a unique history, it being a story of a succession of disappointments, culminating in a failed preservation scheme. The diverse steam trains and the early electrification work to make the route part of the Northern City Line are fully illustrated. Includes 120 photographs, large scale maps, and other details of local history.