Railway book and magazine publisher who drove the postwar schoolboy. This book store has an incredible selection of railway literature. Get contact details, videos, photos, opening times and map directions. In 1947 ian allan publishing was incorporated and which became the worlds leading transport publisher. 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 is a name deservedly recognised the across the world by anyone with a slight interest in railways.
Ian allan bookshop, 4546 lower marsh, london booksellers. British railways atlas 1947 and rch junction diagrams. Ian allan book and model shop has been in cardiffs royal arcade for the. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. His first camera was a small brownie box camera given to him by his godmother. See more ideas about books, train posters and locomotive. Ian allan railway books for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Ian allan books for sale in uk 60 used ian allan books.
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. This is due to the expiry of the shop unit s lease and failure. Jan 24, 2020 a specialist book and model shop in waterloo has been ordered to pay nearly. Nick tozer railway booksian allan modern traction titles 1. Former shop assistant john scottmorgan has written 30 books about railways. I noticed, i think, that modern railways has been sold to another company.
Ian allan abc books for sale in uk view 48 bargains. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within south africa. Here you can find all of our books currently available for sale. Coronavirus covid19 update rail books is operating normally and we are currently able to dispatch orders to all uk addresses and most overseas destinations, although our delivery agents are advising that deliveries may take a little longer than usual. Ian allans transport bookshop, lower marsh, london.
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. 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. The headquarters is at the western end of shepperton railway station in. In 1942 the late ian allan published his first booklet abc southern.
Ian allan manchester bookshop to close railuk forums. City centres famous trainspotting bookshop to close. Ian allan transport book and model shop london 4546. Jan 02, 2020 online shopping from a great selection at books store. Whilst this is indeed sad news, especially for those who will lose their jobs i do wonder whether this is a failure on the part of ian allan management. Ian allan publishing is a uk publisher, established in 1942, which specialised in transport. The railways section is the largest area of ian allan. Ian allan transport book and model shop waterloo london. Brand new never opened ian allan railway books retailing for 9.
Allen, the bestknown railway writer at that time, who had agreed to author ian allans first book, titled trains of great britain. Ian allan publishing is a uk publisher, established in 1942, which specialised in transport books. 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. The likes of robert humm and bill hudson at matlock prove that railway bookshops can still thrive.
Have just received the uk datafile produced by william snook. Ian allan publishing has acquired several companies and imprints. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Railway publishing led to the chance to acquire a privately owned 7. Make offer ian allan abc british railway locomotives part 1, western region, december 1950 benelux lokomotieven en treinstellen 1981. A huge overview of the history of the southern railway containing chapters on ser. 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. Famous locomotive types no 2 ian allan railway books. Ian allan, who has died the day before his 93rd birthday, triggered the. For more details two books that feature the railway make interesting reading. Atlas of railway station closures by ian allan waterstones. It is the end of an era for staff and customers at a city bookshop whose history stretches back for more than a century. Discover prime book box for kids story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers editorially handpicked childrens books every 1, 2, or 3 months at 40% off list price. Ian allan s 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.
One of the first directors of the company was cecil j. A splendid book which showcases his evocative gwr paintings. See 8 photos and 1 tip from 84 visitors to ian allan transport book and model shop. Browse and buy a vast selection of publisher ian allan railway albums books and collectibles on. The locomotive publishing company in 1956 oxford publishing company was purchased in 1998 from haynes publishing group and has become a prominent and wellregarded railway list. Ian allan manchester bookshop to close page 2 railuk forums. 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. Pregrouping atlas and rch junction diagrams ian allen by ian allan publishing 16 oct 2014. Today the company still publishes masonic books under the lewis masonic imprint which. I do wonder whether high city centre business rates rental costs have played a part in this.
Jan 30, 2015 it is the end of an era for staff and customers at a city bookshop whose history stretches back for more than a century. Our little known fact about ian allan book and model shop. Ian allan publishings trade representation is provided by amalgamated book. Firstly keighley and worth valley railway through time by mark. An excellent reproduction of the original 1934 work.
The london and birmingham shops are apparently to remain open. Railway roundabout the book of the tv vale of rheidol light railway davies. For many, probably now over 50, his name is synonymous with his series of abc and combined volume train number books. Freight wagons and loads in service on the great western railway and british rail, western region. Ian allan modern traction titles these are only a small selection from the s of books currently in stock.
This is due to the expiry of the shop units lease and failure of negotiations with the landlord to agree an acceptable rent. Ian allen, irwell press, wild swan, foxline, opc, yeadons register etc. This demanding schedule led allan to resign from the southern railway in 1945 to set up his own publishing company, ian allan ltd. 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. An announcement has appeared on the ian allan website confirming the bad news. Ian allan publishing, which runs the shops, is a business in decline. 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. End of an era for cardiff bookshop with year history. We only ever had one criminal case, i think, involving an older locospotters club member interfering with younger chaps. A collectors guide to the famous abcs and other iconic ian allan publications, including john debens steam scarcity indices. In 1942 the late ian allan published his first booklet abc southern locomotives and from this a series of booklets were published covering all regions of england, wales and scotland as well as buses and aeroplanes. The ian allan manchester bookshop on piccadilly station approach is to close. 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. Revised and updated april 2016, by richard cunningham.
The closure feels extra comes just weeks before its latest. He diversified the business to embrace magazines, bookshops, a travel. 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. 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. Buy atlas of railway station closures by ian allan from waterstones today. Londons best shops in the touristy areas the founder of this bookshop near the south bank was an avid trainspotter, so it stands to reason that this 60year old shop specialises in the history of british rail and model railways. Dr allen was born in 1910 and brought up in rural surrey. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range. Redundancy notices have been issued to the staff at the ian allan manchester bookshop on piccadilly station approach. The specialist ian allan book and model shop has reached the end of the line after promoting public transport for more than 30 years.
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