First published for the centenary of the Great Western Railway in 1935, Railway Ribaldry is an affectionate and humorous look at life on board the company's famous trains, incorporating some of William Heath Robinson's own trademark madcap contraptions.
Featuring almost 100 cartoons - including amusing takes on the varied duties of railway police, the first 'ladies only' carriage and countless 'ingenious plans' and inventions —it is the perfect gift for any railway enthusiast.
Language
English
Pages
96
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Old House Books
Release
August 19, 2014
ISBN
1908402946
ISBN 13
9781908402943
Railway Ribaldry: Being 96 pages of railway humour
First published for the centenary of the Great Western Railway in 1935, Railway Ribaldry is an affectionate and humorous look at life on board the company's famous trains, incorporating some of William Heath Robinson's own trademark madcap contraptions.
Featuring almost 100 cartoons - including amusing takes on the varied duties of railway police, the first 'ladies only' carriage and countless 'ingenious plans' and inventions —it is the perfect gift for any railway enthusiast.