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9780007151738
Ian Harrison had two careers before turning to writing, working as a theatre lighting designer and as Scenic Supervisor in Europe's biggest television studio. He set down his tools and picked up a pen, first as a researcher for television documentaries and then in publishing. Television research included entering the weird world of inventors and inventions, hunting for pirate treasure, investigating the two heads of Cromwell and delving into the wit and cynicism of branding. Ian has written books on subjects ranging from modern airports to ancient battlefields, including five titles on London and three on transport and travel Pat Hammond is a freelance writer and historian specialising in the history of the toy and model railway industryHarrison, Ian is the author of 'Hornby The Official Illustrated History' with ISBN 9780007151738 and ISBN 000715173X.
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