Steaming Through Life: Memories of a Mainline Fireman

by Paul Evans

Steaming Through Life follows the author from humble beginnings in Mid Wales to his life in London and subsequently nearer home in Shrewsbury. His story is filled with the adventures of a young man making his way in the world. At the same time, it is a record of a period in our travel history which has long since disappeared. Yet our continuing fascination with the ages of steam means that we can view Paul's story not just as a heartfelt personal narrative but also as a first-hand account which provides us with an increasingly rare insight into this golden period in transport.

189 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2023

About the author

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Best known as the author of the Guardian’s Country Diary, Paul Evans is a naturalist, university lecturer, broadcaster of natural-history documentaries and award-winning dramas for Radio 4, and performance poet. He writes for publications including BBC Wildlife, Geographical, The National Trust Magazine and Country Living; and his work appears in many anthologies. He has had his poetry set to music by an American folk group and even been the subject of an MA at a Belgian university. He lives with his family in Much Wenlock, Shropshire where he was born.