Gordon Edgar Libri

The Settle - Carlisle line has survived the threat of closure to become one of Britain's best-loved and most spectacular railway routes.

A fascinating look at Yorkshire and Humberside's industrial locomotives and railways.

Capturing the spirit of the Isle of Man's narrow gauge network. Its history as well as today's preserved steam railway.

The history of cheddar cheese reveals its transformation from artisanal craftsmanship to mass production, reflecting broader trends in industrial agriculture. This beloved cheese has evolved into various forms, including rindless blocks and processed varieties, showcasing the impact of mechanization on traditional food production. The narrative highlights how cheddar's evolution parallels significant changes in food systems, making it a symbol of American cheese culture.

Primarily utilising previously unpublished photographs, Gordon Edgar explores the industrial and minor railways of Wales.

The drama of the Cumbrian countryside combined with some of the most magnificent steam locomotives to be found anywhere in Britain.This follow-up to Gordon Edgar’s Cumbrian Traction is a collection of the author’s own work and that of other eminent railway photographers. The types, classes of locomotive and the operating companies represented are as varied as the landscape, which ranges from the drama of the fells to the windswept coastline, covering the lines radiating through the former counties of Cumberland and Westmorland. Locations include the West Coast Main Line over Shap summit, the Settle–Carlisle, and Maryport and Carlisle lines. The Border City of Carlisle is also covered in detail, with both historic and contemporary scenes at the station, in and around the city and at the latter-day steam motive power depots. Stunning photography and extraordinarily varied landscapes are combined and captured in superb detail in this look at steam in Cumbria.

The photographs of Gordon Edgar reveal the famous Hunslet Austerity shunting locos in their working environment. This is the second volume in the Amberley Railway Archive series.

A close-up look at Cumbria's working railways

This is the latest in Amberley's new series on regional traction, and combines superb landscape with impressive locomotives.

Gordon Edgar explores the industrial and minor railways of Cumberland and Westmorland.