Reply to Wordsworth
An engineer counters Wordsworth's objection to the railways
First Reactions to the Railway
First Reactions to the Railway
Dublin Steam Coach
A visitor to Dublin sees the first railway in Ireland and also the road steam coach Erin.
First Reactions to the Railway
Main Themes and Motifs
- Wonder at the new technology
- Anticipation of beneficial effects
- Impact on road transport.
Chronology
1820-29
1830-39 099*; 141; 199; 273; 373; 542; 564
1840-49 349*; 480; 663
1850-59 302
1860-69
1870-79 716
1880-89
* The earliest and latest dates for this item extend across decades. See item more information.
Historical Background
The railway inspired a mixture of fear and excitement. People of all sorts were instantly aware of the benefits that the railway might bring but there was also widespread concern about safety.
Celebrating the opening of the line across the Tay Bridge
- First Reactions to the Railway
Pleasures Of Travelling By Steam
Anticipates the benefits of the railway
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Pleasures Of Travelling By Steam
bar141a: Dates 1838~1840|
Anticipates the benefits of the railway
Newcastle & North Shields Railway
bar564a: Dates 1839~1839|
A sail maker laments the effect of the railway upon river boats.
Newcastle And Shields Railway
bar273a: Dates 1839~1839|
A Tyne river pilot anticipates the impact of steam boats and railways.
My Grandfather's Days
bar542: Dates 1836~----|
A general complaint about political changes and new technology includes references to steam coaches and railways.
Johnny Green's Trip Fro' Owdhum To See...
bar199: Dates 1830~1842|
A weaver describes the railway - notes that it has depressed stage coach trade - but expects new railways to benefit weavers. [199Synopsis]
Wonderful Effects Of The Leicester Rail...
bar480: Dates 1840~1840|
Looks forward to being able to move people and goods quickly and celebrates the expected demise of the coaching trade.
Oxford & Hampton Railway
bar302: Dates 1852~1854|
A celebration of the new railway and the people who went to see it.
Railway Whistle
bar349: Dates 1839~----|
Discomforts and dangers of railway travel
Dublin Steam Coach
bar099b: Dates 1835~----|
A visitor to Dublin sees the first railway in Ireland and also the road steam coach Erin.
Newport Railway
bar716: Dates 1879~1879|
Celebrating the opening of the line across the Tay Bridge
Reply to Wordsworth
663a: Dates 1847~1847|
An engineer counters Wordsworth's objection to the railways