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During Queen Victoria's reign, in the years between 1837 and 1901, Dublin experienced great change. It slipped from its position as second city of the Empire, while at the same time it developed as Ireland's administrative and commercial centre. The advent of the railway and steam-ship resulted in Dublin becoming Ireland's transport hub. However, improved cross-channel communications resulted in stiff competition for Dublin's industries. Catholic...
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From the opening of the first suburban railway in the world, the Dublin and Kingstown in 1834, Ireland was in the vanguard of early railway development. This important and engaging book sets out the history of the railway and includes the stories of the people at its heart, the permanent way. The book is splendidly illustrated with a wealth of photographs and engravings, from the past to the present. With a different and fresh look at the human face...
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