Railways and Industries in North East Wales and Deeside

This book is a compilation of stories about iron and steel making, limestone quarrying, coal mining, terra cotta, lead mining, and railway systems in the Shotton area. It includes the Shotton Steel Works, Brymbo Iron and Steel Works, and the Airbus factory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Rob Shorland-Ball's extensive research for this book, coupled with numerous visits, has solidified his belief that he is piecing together a comprehensive jigsaw of facts. Until now, no previously published account of the region has brought together such a diverse range of stories, encompassing iron and steel making, limestone quarrying, coal mining, terra cotta, lead mining, and the railway systems that were essential for transporting their products to market. The landscape is characterized by a mix of narrow and standard gauge railways, with the Shotton Steel Works boasting an impressive 80 miles of tracks. Industrial sites like Brymbo Iron and Steel Works, along with the Airbus factory, which has been operational since 2003 and manufactures 100ft-long wings for Airbus 380s that are too large to be transported by rail, further contribute to the intricate tapestry of this book. It is truly a remarkable achievement that Shorland-Ball has successfully assembled these pieces, providing a captivating and detailed account of the region's industrial heritage.

Weight: 866g
Dimension: 224 x 290 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526753779