Category Travel Guides

Voyages on Paper: Unfolding the World Through Travel Guides

Welcome to “Voyages on Paper,” a specialised blog category dedicated to the wanderlust-infused pages of travel guides. Here, at The Time Traveller’s Guild, we understand that the journey begins long before the physical departure; it starts with the turn of a page. This category is crafted for those who dream of distant lands, cultural immersions, and exploratory escapades, offering a curated collection of articles that delve into the heart of travel through the unique perspective of guidebooks.

Exploring Britain Using the 1960 ABC Railway Guide

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In 1960, Britain’s railway network was still vast, connecting cities, towns, and rural villages with a complex web of routes. The ABC Railway Guide was the essential tool for navigating this system, a pocket-sized book filled with timetables, station details,…