Once they sold off the magazines it was only a matter of time before the book publishingshop side was put under scrutiny. Redundancy notices have been issued to the staff at the ian allan manchester bookshop on piccadilly station approach. Presenting a wide range of railway books and train books for enthusiasts and modellers at 30% below the australian recommended retail price publishers includes, ian allen publishing. Given jez intimate knowledge of current timetables im inclined to buy this gem from ian allen s in brum. Now in stock, bradford railways in colour, volume 2, a must for all those interested in the railways of bradford in an age now past. Ian allan books for sale in uk 60 used ian allan books. Revised and updated april 2016, by richard cunningham. Ian allan bookshop, 4546 lower marsh, london booksellers. The ian allan ltd collection of railway photographs the. Jan 02, 2020 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lot x 9 ian allan publishing hardback railway book. Freeman allan author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Lot x 9 ian allan publishing hardback railway all binding intact and lovely hard back book relative to age.
For more details two books that feature the railway make interesting reading. The company has grown from a small producer of books for train enthusiasts and spotters to a large transport publisher. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. As well as publishing a large number of books every year, they also have a mail order business and four shops around the country all offering the best quality.
It was founded by ian allan 19222015 in 1942 ian allan, then working in the public relations department for the southern railway at waterloo station, decided he could deal with many of the requests he received about rolling stock by collecting the information into a book. Ian allan himself introducing the word trainspotting and which became a hobby for hundreds of thousands of boys and girls. A worker at ian allan, which specialises in current, historical and nostalgic information about railways, aviation, buses and military and local history, sold the knife on 20 july last year during a test operation by. A collectors guide to the famous abcs and other iconic ian allan publications, including john debens steam scarcity indices. I model n gauge and i prefer to purchase from a shop, can anybody suggest a good model shop to visit. The ian allan book of railways hardcover january 1, 1961 by g. Brand new never opened ian allan railway books retailing for 9. Jul 18, 2006 yesterday i attended a staff reunion at my former office near waterloo station and beforehand slipped into the ian allan bookshop in lower marsh which also hosts a street market, 100 yards south of the station. Make offer ian allan the abc of lms locomotives, 1943 reprinted 1982. The mcintosh locomotives of the caledonian railway. See more ideas about books, train posters and locomotive.
This ian allan abc book 1963 shows the brief underground out of holland, hanson, s. Ian allans model section is also a sight to behold, with kits and accessories to build your own model railway, including miniature figures and foliage, available in store. Ian allan transport book and model shop 4546 lower marsh, waterloo, london se1 7rg specialising in buses, trams, trolleybuses, railways, aviation, maritime, military and naval, we offer our customers a onestop shop for all their transport needs. Firstly keighley and worth valley railway through time by mark. Ian allan book and model shop has been in cardiffs royal arcade for the. Ian allan books in other railwayana books for sale ebay. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range. Today the company still publishes masonic books under the lewis masonic. Ian allan railway books publishing, ian allan british railway books. With a heritage stretching back nearly 70 years, ian allan is one of the worlds most established independent publishers for aviation, rail, modelling and road transport enthusiasts. Buy ian allan books in other railwayana books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Foyles royal festival hall london shopping books riverside, level 1, royal festival hall, south bank centre, south bank, london se1 8 minutes from ian allans transport bookshop the familyrun foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. To filter the list, please use the category and publisher navigation above, or use the search functionality. Yesterday i attended a staff reunion at my former office near waterloo station and beforehand slipped into the ian allan bookshop in lower marsh which also hosts a street market, 100 yards south of the station.
Today the company still publishes masonic books under the lewis masonic imprint which is the oldest masonic imprint in the world having been formed in 1886. As well as publishing a large number of books every year, they also have a mail order business and four shops around. Ian allan the abc of lms locomotives, 1943 reprinted 1982. Paul alexander is feeling sad at ian allan bookshop with myfi farr.
Jan 24, 2020 a specialist book and model shop in waterloo has been ordered to pay nearly. Ian allan himself introducing the word trainspotting and which became a hobby for hundreds. A railway enthusiast himself, allan suggested to his superiors that the book be published and despite vehement opposition from the southerns chief mechanical engineer, oliver bulleid, in 1942 the abc of southern locomotives appeared under ian allans imprint. Atlas of railway station closures by ian allan waterstones. Sad news ian allan birmingham is to close model shop guide. Famous locomotive types no 2 ian allan railway books.
As you can see it will be next to swordfish records, for those that know the area. Railway publishing led to the chance to acquire a privately owned 7. Football grounds for the 20022003 season aerofilms guide by ian allan publishing and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Great bookshop with every book on transport in print, coupled with a brilliant model railway shop, paradise. Ian allan, trainspotter obituary railway book and magazine publisher who drove the postwar schoolboy craze for trainspotting. Ian allan railway books for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Ian allan manchester bookshop to close railuk forums. The london and birmingham shops are apparently to remain open.
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Our aim is to provide top level customer service, normally so. I noticed, i think, that modern railways has been sold to another company. As a bookshop proprietor, indeed one that years ago got mentioned in ian allan publications as an approved supplier, it saddens but does not surprise me. End of an era for cardiff bookshop with year history. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. This book store has an incredible selection of railway literature. Providing a model shop directory with az maps for the uk, suppliers directory, model railway exhibitions calendar, model railway clubs and societies listings and much more. Buy atlas of railway station closures by ian allan from waterstones today. Post by rail ranger the ian allan manchester bookshop on piccadilly station approach is to close. Great bookshop with every book on transport in print, coupled with a brilliant model railway shop. Ian allan book abc british railways locomotives combined. Here you can find all of our books currently available for sale. Jun 30, 2015 ian allan, trainspotter obituary railway book and magazine publisher who drove the postwar schoolboy craze for trainspotting. It is the end of an era for staff and customers at a city bookshop whose history stretches back for more than a century.
In 1942 ian allan, then working in the public relations department for the southern railway at waterloo station, decided he could deal with many of the requests he received. Railway buttons badges and uniforms more details here railway and tramway tickets more details here. Former shop assistant john scottmorgan has written 30 books about railways. Model railways by kn jeffriespublished by ian british railways pregrouping atlas and gazetteer by ian allan. Ian allan publishing, which runs the shops, is a business in decline. Since the small beginnings of a one shilling book of locomotive numbers in 1942, the group evolved into a diverse portfolio of operations which, over the years, has encompassed publishing, printing, book and model shops, travel, garages, hotels, organics, regalia and property management.
Freight wagons and loads in service on the great western railway and british rail, western region. See 8 photos and 1 tip from 84 visitors to ian allan transport book and model shop. Ian allan british railways electric locomotives gratefully accepted for fund raising for the stainmore railway. Make offer ian allan locospotters annual 1961 by g. Ian allan transport book and model shop waterloo london. London steam in the fifties ian allan out of print railway book british railways. The ian allan manchester bookshop on piccadilly station narkive. Ian allen, irwell press, wild swan, foxline, opc, yeadons register etc. The specialist ian allan book and model shop has reached the end of the line after promoting public transport for more than 30 years. The soon to be ex manager of ian allan is opening a new shop in birmingham.
In my day it was an interesting place to while away a lunch hour because it had a ve. The railways section is the largest area of ian allan. Ian allan transport book and model shop london 4546. Railway books presenting a wide range of railway books and train books for enthusiasts and modellers at 30% below the australian recommended retail price. Oct 24, 2019 the specialist ian allan book and model shop has reached the end of the line after promoting public transport for more than 30 years. A railway enthusiast himself, allan suggested to his superiors that the book be published and despite vehement opposition from the southerns chief mechanical engineer, oliver bulleid, in 1942 the abc of southern locomotives appeared under ian allan s imprint. Ian allan birmingham are to close on the 1st of october, although this hasnt been widely disclosed as of yet.
The guy in ian allan says he hopes to stock a similar range of products. Ian allan publishing is a uk publisher, established in 1942, which specialised in transport books. Our little known fact about ian allan book and model shop. Our aim is to provide top level customer service, normally so we will try our best to solve any problem. Ian allan shop near waterloo station, london books and. New listing ian allan set of 5, british express trains books. City centres famous trainspotting bookshop to close. Jun 19, 2014 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Ian allan railway books archive ian allan railway books. Sad news ian allan birmingham is to close model shop. The closure feels extra comes just weeks before its latest. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ian allan publishing books online. Ian allans transport bookshop, lower marsh, london.
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