Description
About the Author
K. C. Close is a modern history graduate of the University of East Anglia. He has written a number of local books after several years working for R. J. Cook as a researcher, editor and photographer. He has a keen interest in military and naval history, particularly Portsmouth, from where his then 24 year old Great Uncle embarked for D Day, never to return. He has also worked in the retail and logistics industries. R. J. Cook is a graduate of the University of East Anglia where he read Social Sciences, majoring in economics and economic history. He has worked in a number of jobs including teaching and journalism. His published work includes local books and articles on Portsmouth, Havant, Hayling Island, Southampton, Aylesbury and Buckingham, as well as books on transport subjects. As a journalist he was involved in the campaign to reopen the Oxford-Cambridge line in the 1980s.
Reviews
'The text is well-written and lively, detailing the history of the line and the campaign for its reinstatement well, without being too technical and over-complicated.' -- Railways Illustrated Magazine, February 2024
'Going East is a welcome addition to the Amberley catalogue and I hope that the publisher now looks at producing more similar volumes as an alternative to their tried and tested photo album books.' -- Rail Express Magazine, February 2024
'This book will be instructive to colleagues in various reopening campaigns around the UK.' -- Railwatch, April 2024
Book Information
ISBN 9781398112735
Author K. C. Close
Format Paperback
Page Count 96
Imprint Amberley Publishing
Publisher Amberley Publishing
Weight(grams) 305g