[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Absolutely fascinating book brings too life many of the buildings in London.
NetGalley, Karen Bull

This is the third in a series of books looking in detail at the workings of the former Great Central section of the LNER in the Manchester and Sheffield area. The first dealt with the main line workings from Manchester with the second covering similar services around Sheffield. This new volume covers the multitude of joint lines in both areas. In common with the previous books this is extremely well illustrated with very extensive and well researched captions. Many of the images have not been published before and the quality of reproduction throughout is excellent. Areas covered include the Manchester South Junction and Altrincham Railway, the Oldham, Ashton and Guide Bridge Junction Railway and the vast network of joint lines in the Doncaster area. As well as the illustrations there are a good number of maps, signal box diagrams, gradient profiles and timetable extracts. Several of the photographs are of station buildings and signal boxes, all adding to a very comprehensive coverage... Read more
LNER Society

An interesting read. I loved the cover and the title. The historical element definitely makes this a different read to current true crime books. I enjoyed the way each case or killer was given its own chapter which made referring back easier when I wanted to. I enjoyed it.
NetGalley, Julie McKenna

Flavius Valerius Constantinus (Constantine I , also called the Great) was a Roman Emperor from 306 to 337 AD. He is perhaps best known as the first Christian Emperor of Rome and many of the books written about him, focus on his conversion and its effects on the world, A new book by Ian Hughes, does something different, as his title says, A Military History of Constantine the Great (Pen & Sword Military 2020.) Hughes’ story really starts at the end of the 3rd Century when the Roman empire seemed to be exploding – emperors coming and going, usually under the knives of their bodyguards. Emperor Diocletian began a series of reforms that led to what is called the Tetrarchy where east and west Rome were rules over by an Augustus and a Caesar (aka co-Augustus.) He also brought about multiple military reforms as well. Hughes starts his story here then shows Constantine emerging into it. I was surprised to learn that Constantine was not always in and part of the Eastern Roman Empire. He actually.. Read more
John D. Burtt

This is the latest in Matthew Wharmby’s series on the various London bus types, and is similar in style and content. There is comprehensive text covering the history of the type, followed by full details of the introduction changes and final demise. It is copiously illustrated throughout. The period covered was one where much of the variety of liveries was largely supercede by overall; red, but it is interesting to see that even with this restriction variety did survive.
PSV Circle - December 2021