We are developing our book sales section – good quality books that duplicate our stock. All proceeds from sales go back to helping the library. We can provide stalls at book fairs, conferences and community events – let us know and we’ll do our best to be there.
Most of our books are sold at very low prices – typically either £2 – though some more specialist/rare books are priced at £5 or £10. We have several spare copies of the excellent David and Charles series of railway histories, and Oakwood Press titles, for example. Many for just £3.
We have several spare bound volumes of Railway Magazine, stretching back to the early 1900s. These are real gems and much cheaper than what you would be pay to a specialist bookseller. Most are for sale at £10 but a few of the older ones (in good condition) are £20.
Come and have a look! At this stage we are not doing sales by post, you have to come and see for yourself. But it’s a great day out, and easily reachable by train.
NEW
Our first publication – NORTHERN RAIL HERITAGE: an introduction to the social history of railways in the North of England – will be ready in mid-April.
It’s a readable introduction to the exciting history of railways – from the early days of the Stockton and Darlington through to the railways of today – with a glimpse to the future.
The short book is written by Professor Paul Salveson and includes a foreword by Railways Minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill. The book design is by Peter Skellon.
THE BOOK: Northern Rail Heritage: an introduction to the social history of railways in the North of England will be available price £5 from Kents Bank Station Library, or £8 including post and packing, from April 14th.
Cheques to Kents Bank Library, c/o Station House, Kentsford Road, Grange-over-Sands LA11 7BB. ISBN 978-1-0683741-0-4 or bank transfer to Kents Bank Station Library Account 10956220 Sort code: 54-10-17. Dont forget to email us with your address details! To info@stationlibrary.org.uk