To the Sea by Train: The Golden Age of Railway Travel
Jul 2025 · Profile Books
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'Andrew Martin is a railway wizard' Telegraph
'Leaves you with renewed confidence that trains can still be the most civilised way to travel' Financial Times
Throughout the twentieth century, the seaside service posters of Britain's railways promised
fresh air and frivolity to millions of urban dwellers with the phrase: 'To the sea by train'. A staple of modern British life, the seaside getaway was intertwined with the train, in whose compartments holidaymakers were shunted from smog-choked cities to sandy coves.
With his signature wit and anecdotal style, Andrew Martin captures an era defined by its railways: from
the development of Brighton and Scarborough into pleasure resorts, and the introduction of bank
holidays and two-day weekends, to the advent of cheap flights and the British coast's subsequent
decline. Humorous and evocative, To the Sea by Train takes a charming tour through Britain's most
beloved pastime.
'Leaves you with renewed confidence that trains can still be the most civilised way to travel' Financial Times
Throughout the twentieth century, the seaside service posters of Britain's railways promised
fresh air and frivolity to millions of urban dwellers with the phrase: 'To the sea by train'. A staple of modern British life, the seaside getaway was intertwined with the train, in whose compartments holidaymakers were shunted from smog-choked cities to sandy coves.
With his signature wit and anecdotal style, Andrew Martin captures an era defined by its railways: from
the development of Brighton and Scarborough into pleasure resorts, and the introduction of bank
holidays and two-day weekends, to the advent of cheap flights and the British coast's subsequent
decline. Humorous and evocative, To the Sea by Train takes a charming tour through Britain's most
beloved pastime.
About the author
Andrew Martin is a rail expert and author. His previous titles include Underground, Overground, Night Trains, Belles & Whistles, Steam Trains Today and Train Teasers. He is also the author of Seats of London, a field guide to Transport for London's iconic moquette patterns.
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