A well-researched history of the area’s industry.

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"This is a well written book, and should be of use to anyone interested in the industrial development of this area."

Industrial Railway Society Bulletin 1080, January 2022

A profusely and colourfully illustrated and well researched work that explores the Railways and Industries of North East Wales.

An interesting and informative read.

Clwyd FHS

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Railway and Canal Historical Society

North East Wales and Deeside have a long and proud history of industrial innovation and development, and these were linked closely to early railway schemes designed principally to move the area’s mineral resources. This new work provides an overview of how coal, iron ore, limestone and other minerals contributed to the area’s economy, the railways that were built to carry them, the growth of the iron and steel industry, and the decline and fall of most of these during the second half of the twentieth century.

West Somerset Railway Association

"The book does provide a good introduction to the subject, with sufficient detail to encourage a reader to delve deeper. Members with an interest in the area should certainly not be disappointed in adding a copy to their library.

Industrial Locomotive Society

Your reviewer found the book to be an interesting read and, when the warmer weather comes, it will form the basis of an exploration of the railway and industrial remnants in the area. The book is well illustrated with maps, diagrams and photographs. Overall, this is a good read.

Ffestiniog Railway Magazine - Spring 2022

"Overall it is a very useful study of the region and a useful work of reference."

Richard Foster - The LMS Society

"This is a meritorious book for those interested in Welsh railways and good value for money."

Welsh Railways Research Circle Newsletter No.168, Winter 2021

"Your best research to all aspects has shown determination to produce a record of times lost to what I refer to as 'The Good Days'.

This work will prove to be an exceptional research volume for personal study, and students alike."

Colin Davies, Volunteer Guide at the Brymbo Heritage Centre and former Rolling Shop Manager at Brymbo Steel Works