02270cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324501280014326400510027130000470032233600260036933700260039533800360042150000310045750800920048852012490058053400450182965300260187465300250190085600430192517612UtSlPG20260610133418.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aRandall, John,d1810-191010aHandbook to the Severn Valley Railway :bIllustrative and Descriptive of Places along the Line from Worcester to Shrewsbury 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-01-26  aTranscribed from a facsimile of the original printing and design of 1863 by David Price  a"Handbook to the Severn Valley Railway" by John Randall is a historical guidebook written in the mid-19th century, specifically around the early 1860s. This publication serves as a descriptive account of the Severn Valley Railway's route from Worcester to Shrewsbury, detailing the various towns, geographical features, and historical landmarks encountered along the way. It encapsulates the significance of the railway system during its time and its role in the development of regional transportation and trade.  The book offers a comprehensive overview of the Severn Valley region, featuring detailed descriptions of key locations such as Worcester, Droitwich, Bridgnorth, and Shrewsbury. Each section presents not only the current conditions of these towns but also delves into their historical context, notable architecture, and local industries. The text is rich in anecdotes and provides insights into the geological aspects of the region, spotlighting its flora and fauna, making it an invaluable resource for tourists and locals alike. With a blend of descriptive prose and informative content, Randall's work paints a vivid picture of the scenic and cultural heritage of the Severn Valley. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSevern Valley Railway  aRailroads -- England40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17612