Pamphlet, "Description of the use and application of a new patent saccharometer", by William Speer MRIA, 1806. For actual instrument see 1876-1072 Pamphlet, "Description of the use and application of a new patent saccharometer" 1806
Pamphlet, 16 pages, ‘The Samaritans, Manchester & Salford Branch Report & Accounts 1991-1992’, 1992 The Samaritans, Manchester & Salford Branch Report & Accounts 1991-1992 1992
Pamphlet - "A description of the Compound (commonly call'd the Reflecting or Double) microscope. With Great Improvements" 1747
Pamphlet titled 'Debate on the presentation of Mr Gurney's Petition praying for the repeal of the legislative restrictions on Steam Engines running on the common roads' Pamphlet about Gurney's petition for legislation repeal 1834
Pamphlet. A supplement to the short treatise on rail-roads generally, explaining particularly the Liverpool and Manchester : also, the Leeds, Selby, and Hull rail-roads : the consequent great change that will be effected by them on property, with respect to innkeepers, coach proprietors, coach offices, carriers by land & water, and farmers; and which will shew that horse-power is cheaper, preferable, and more expeditious than locomotive engines, in the conveyance of passengers and merchandise upon the lines of road : also, a description of an inclined-plane, when it cannot be avoided; with machinery to assist the horses. Likewise, two plates; one shewing a single line of rail-road from Liverpool to Manchester, with three passing places only, equal to a double one, all the way, for coaches and light carriages travelling ten to twelve miles an hour. The other plate represents the termination of the intended East London rail-road, where twenty carriages can go off an enter upon it at the same time, without the least delay or confusion. Supplement to the short treatise on rail-roads generally 1829
Pamphlet, The Royal Scot - Visit of the train to the North American continent & the Century of Progress Exhibition, Chicago 1933, 4-fold pamphlet containing information on train facilities, sketch map and photos and brief notes of places of interest, cover illustration photo of inaugural ceremony. The Royal Scot 1933
Pamphlet entitled 'Darlington Locomotive Works', produced by British Railways. Contains a brief history of the locomotive works, statistics and facilities. Includes a brief description of the route taken by visits to the locomotive works with descriptions of the various departments and shops taken in during the tour. Also includes 2 maps of the works: 1 of Stooperdale Shops (boiler and paint shops) and 1 of the North Road Locomotive Works, both showing route of visit to the works. Pamphlet illustrated with photographs of the 'Erecting Shop, North Bay' (front cover) and the 'Boiler Shop, Stooperdale - Centre Bay' (inside front). 4 printed pages. Good condition. Darlington Locomotive Works circa 1950
Pamphlet (in the form of a photocopy) outlining the proposals of the Manchester & High Peak Railway Co. to operate rail services between Manchester and Buxton. The pamphlet also constitutes the first issue of of the Manchester & High Peak Rail Association's quarterly journal and was issued in January 1996. The scheme never progressed. Manchester & High Peak Railway Co. 1996-01
Pamphlet containing "Ten outline lectures for study circles, with notes and bibliography for class leaders & students." Prepared for the Independent Labour Party by its Information Committee - I.L.P. Study Course No. 9. Socialism and Railways circa 1924
Small printed pamphlet describing where to see the eclipse of the sun in its totality, and special LNER facilities and tickets for observers. This booklet was advertised on LNER posters and was prepared in conjunction with the British Astronomical Society. Eclipse of the Sun 1927
Pamphlet advertising "Day Tickets to London from Chester (General), trips leaving day from 14th June 1965 until 21st May 1966. Black and white photocopied sheet. day tickets to london from chester (general) 1965
Polemical pamphlet opposing any extension of railways into the Lake District beyond the existing terminus at Windermere. Pamphlet compiled by Robert Somervell of Windermere and printed by J Garnett of Windermere. Pamphlet comprises several reprinted articles from various publications arguing for the preservation of the Lakes landscape from further railway construction, together with an essay by Robert Somervell, a preface in support from John Ruskin; and a model form of petition and protest letter for use when notification of a railway bill is received. Also contains two essays on the despoilation of Wakefield, Yorkshire, by industry. A Protest against the Extension of Railways in the Lake District 1871-1881
Pamphlet, "The Probable Effects of the Proposed Railway from Birmingham to London Considered", 1831, 50 pages. The Probable Effects of the Proposed Railway from Birmingham to London Considered 1831
Pamphlet, "Statement in support of the Proposed London Bridge & Charing Cross Railway", by S Smiles, J C Rees, E Ryde, 1858, 31 pages. Statement in support of the Proposed London Bridge & Charing Cross Railway 1858
Printed pamphlet. Gelatin silver print. 'Poland's Martyrdom: The German Invasion in Photographs and Facts', 1940 by George Him (1900-1982) and Jan Lewitt (1907-1991), M I Kolin Publishers. Introduction by P J Noel-Baker MP. Daily Herald Archive. 'Poland's Martyrdom: The German Invasion in Photographs and Facts', 1940 1940
Battlefield Casualty Drills, an aide memoire booklet intended for use by British Army medics on active service, tenth edition January 2018. Battlefield Casualty Drills 2018
Card and paper booklet with the title "Principles of the Science of Tuning" by Charles Earl Stanhope, 1806 "Principles of the Science of Tuning" by Charles Earl Stanhope 1806
Pamhplet, paper, The Inverness and Fort-Augustus Railway Bill - Enthusiastic Meeting at Fort Augustus, 1896. Describes proceedings at public meeting to hear an address by Charles Innes about the Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway bill for securing the route to Inverness along the shores of Loch Ness. The Inverness and Fort-Augustus Railway Bill - Enthusiastic Meeting at Fort Augustus 1896
Pamhplet, paper, Book of Reference to plans of the intended Invergarry and Fort-Augustus Railway (Inverness Extension), published by the Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway, printed by the Northern Counties Printing & Publishing Company Limited, Inverness, Nov. 1896. Contains names of owners and occupiers of land along the proposed route, with descriptions of the land. At the start is a notice of the intended bill from the Edinburgh Gazette. 70pp. Book of Reference to plans of the intended Invergarry and Fort-Augustus Railway (Inverness Extension) 1896-11
"Stay Safe Guidelines Treoirlínte chun fanacht sábháilte, one booklet in English and Gaeilge, Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice published by Health Service Executive and Government of Ireland Rialtas na hÉireann, April 2020 COVID-19 guidelines in Irish and English 2020
Pamphlet, The Sights of London, around the Metropolis by Great Western Railway Sight Seeing Motor Car commencing June 1st 1909. Pamphlet, The Sights of London 1909
Booklet, Railway Engineering School, Derby published c 1980, describing the location and facilities of the school with a list of senior staff Railway Engineering School Derby 1980
The printed text of a talk given by Mr Harold Cooper, Great Western Railway (GWR) official photographer, to the GWR (London) Lecture and Debating Society on 5th November 1908. The text was printed up into a pamphlet by the society and issued in 1909. Printers: Ben Johnson and Co, Micklegate, York. the experiences of a railway photographer by mr harold cooper 1909
Booklet, Modernised Up Marshailling Yard at Toton (British Railways, London Midland Region), a reprint of an article from the Railway Gazette, Nov-Dec 1951 Modernised Up Marshalling Yard at Toton 1951
7 page pamphlet, Clyde Coast steamer services 16 June-31 Aug 1947, containing timetables and tariffs for steamers along the Clyde Coast between 16 June-31 Aug. 1947 Produced by LMS. Clyde Coast steamer services 16 June-31 Aug.1947 1947
Clyde Coast via Craigendoran. Train & steamer services 16 Jun-13 Sept 1947, 7 page pamphlet, containing timetables and tariffs for trains and steamers along the Clyde Coast between 16 Jun-13 Sept. 1947 Produced by LNER. Clyde Coast via Craigendoran. Train & steamer services 16 Jun-13 Sept 1947. 1947
Pamphlet, Clyde Coast steamer services 1 Sept- 5 Oct 1947, containing timetables and tariffs for steamers along the Clyde Coast between 1 Sept-5 Oct. 1947 Produced by LMS. Clyde Coast steamer services 1 Sept- 5 Oct 1947 1947
Pamphlet entitled 'Yesterday, today & tomorrow. Passenger Railways 150th Anniversary. Including Calendar of Events to Mark the Occasion', published by British Railways Board. Contains a brief history of railways in Britain, from Locomotion to the Railway Technical Centre at Derby, and looking forward to the Advanced Passenger Train (APT). Includes calendar of events throughout 1975 to mark the anniversary (including the opening of the National Railway Museum). 15 illustrated colour printed pages. Good condition. Yesterday, today & tomorrow. Passenger Railways 150th Anniversary 1975
Pamphlet entitled'Integration of Freight Services by Road and Rail - a statement of policy' issued by British Transport Commission, London. Pamphlet 'Integration of Freight Services....' 1950
Pamhplet, paper, The Inverness and Fort-Augustus Railway Bill - Enthusiastic Meeting at Inverness, 1896. Describes proceedings at public meeting called by the directors of the Invergarry & Fort Augustus Railway about securing the route to Inverness along the shores of Loch Ness. Also includes extracts from evidence taken before the Parliamentary Committee in connection with the bill. The Inverness and Fort-Augustus Railway Bill - Enthusiastic Meeting at Inverness 1896
Polemical pamphlet opposing the construction of the Skipton and Kettlewell Railway Extension to Aysgarth in Wensleydale. (The line was, in fact, never built.) Pamphlet mainly comprises reprinted letters from John Henry Metcalfe of Leyburn to various publications in opposition to the scheme, but also includes letters of support from William Morris and Richard Chattock. The Skipton & Kettlewell Railway extension to Aysgarth in Wensleydale, Yorkshire 1876-1886
Pamphlet, "Great Western Railway: Letter from Nicholas Wood, Esq, to the Directors", 14th January 1839, four pages. Great Western Railway: Letter from Nicholas Wood, Esq, to the Directors 1839
Leaflet entitled 'Millions More Get BBC2', special edition of BBC2 News. Four pages, illustrated. Produced by BBC Publications; printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, about 1970. Millions More Get BBC2 circa 1970