Ian allan book and model shop cardiff

It is the end of an era for staff and customers at a city bookshop whose history stretches back for more than a century. Book shops cardiff city centre, cardiff welcome to the directory of cardiff city centre book shops and bookshops in cardiff city centre. Ian allan, obe 29 june 1922 28 june 2015 was a publisher who specialised in transport titles through his company ian allan publishing. The ian allan book of railways in good condition apart from some small damage. I visited their cardiff shop regularly when i worked at fgw and when i. The ian allan groups other businesses including masonic publishing of books and magazines, book and model shops and specialist online retailing, property, business travel management, motor franchises and organics will continue to be developed. Retired early and have been running my little empire for fourteen years. Ian allan in cardiff, unit 2 51 royal arcade booksellers in.

The specialist ian allan book and model shop has reached the end of. I last visited the cardiff shop in 2012 and purchased two not large but quite heavy books. It lists book shops and bookshops who offer books and childrens books. Alan tyndall ltd ta antics, unit 1 springfield business centre, brunel way, stonehouse, gloucestershire gl10 3sx company number. Ian allan publishing has acquired several companies and imprints. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Ian allan book and model shop has been in cardiffs royal arcade for the last 12 years, but there has been a bookshop on the site since the 1880s. Ian allan shop in birmingham closing down railuk forums. This might change though as one of the ia managers is setting up a news hop near the law courts, and near the bottom of the grande central ramp, is an art shop called lets fill this town with artists that supply architectural. I m surprised the shops lasted as long as they did after ian allan got rid of.

Ian allan transport book and model shop 4546 lower marsh, waterloo, london se1 7rg specialising in buses, trams, trolleybuses, railways, aviation, maritime, military and naval, we offer our customers a onestop shop for all their transport needs. However, having had a chance to look through a book in advance, ive. Plastic lapel badge, ian allan locospotters club green for southern. Paid a little visit to ian allen in birmingham yesterday monday 12th and there. Wh smith modelzone birmingham closing now closed model. Antics model shop cardiff, cardiff, united kingdom. This proved to be a success, contributing to the emergence of trainspotting as a. Ian allan s model section is also a sight to behold, with kits and accessories to build your own model railway, including miniature figures and foliage, available in store.

This might change though as one of the ia managers is setting up a news hop near the law courts, and near the bottom of the grande central ramp, is an art shop called lets fill this town with artists that supply architectural modelmakers. City centres famous trainspotting bookshop to close weeks before. It features model shops in cardiff, cardiff city centre and riverside, who offer remote control cars, model kits, remote control toys, radio controlled planes, petrol remote control cars and model railways. My main criticism is that the book s layout suffers from ian allan s predilection for reproducing interesting photographs in too small a format. Ian allan book and model shop has been in cardiffs royal arcade for the last 12 years, but there has been a bookshop on the site since the.

With new figures showing uk shop sales dropping over the last month, retailers in cardiff say they are having to work harder to get christmas shoppers to part with their cash. Ask for a free quote from model shops listings near you. In my day it was an interesting place to while away a lunch hour because it had a ve. Antics cardiffs premier rc specialist, hobbyist and model shop. Pin back badge, ian allan transport trackers, 39mm across.

Antics model shops for details please click here nb the cardiff ian allan shop is now closed but sc 2020 s available at the cardiff antics branch bluebell railway for info click here. Jan 02, 2020 online shopping from a great selection at books store. For collection from leeds or possibly deliver if local and with travel cost added. My main criticism is that the books layout suffers from ian allans predilection for reproducing interesting photographs in too small a format. The specialist ian allan book and model shop has reached the end of the line after promoting public transport for more than 30 years. Ian allan publishing is a uk publisher, established in 1942, which specialises in transport magazines and books. Since the small beginnings of a one shilling book of locomotive numbers in 1942, the group evolved into a diverse portfolio of operations which, over the years, has encompassed publishing, printing, book and model shops, travel, garages, hotels, organics, regalia and property management. Once they sold off the magazines it was only a matter of time before the book publishing shop side was put under scrutiny. Foyles royal festival hall london shopping books riverside, level 1, royal festival hall, south bank centre, south bank, london se1 8 minutes from ian allans transport bookshop the familyrun foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. The ian allan book of railways hardcover january 1, 1961 by g. City centres famous trainspotting bookshop to close.

See more ideas about books, train posters and locomotive. Superquick model kits on the uk model shops directory. Great shame, must have spent several hundred pounds there since i started on the railway in 2008. Ian allan publishing, which runs the shops, is a business in decline. Today the company still publishes masonic books under the lewis masonic. Ian allan in cardiff, unit 2 51 royal arcade booksellers. Yes for me, visiting a book or model shop isnt just about what they sell although this matters its also about the people who work there people i happen to like people i wish the best for in the long run. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Model shops cardiff recommended cardiff model shops. Ian allan railway books for sale in uk view 58 bargains. Oct 24, 2019 the specialist ian allan book and model shop has reached the end of the line after promoting public transport for more than 30 years. The ian allan manchester bookshop on piccadilly station approach is to close. As a bookshop proprietor, indeed one that years ago got mentioned in ian allan publications as an approved supplier, it saddens but does not surprise me. In 1942 ian allan, then working in the public relations department for the southern railway at waterloo station, decided he could deal with many of the requests he received about rolling stock by collecting the information into a book.

Providing a model shop directory with az maps for the uk, suppliers directory, model railway exhibitions calendar, model railway clubs and societies listings and much more. I noticed, i think, that modern railways has been sold to another company. Yesterday i attended a staff reunion at my former office near waterloo station and beforehand slipped into the ian allan bookshop in lower marsh which also hosts a street market, 100 yards south of the station. Superquick model kits, superquick models are card model building kits. End of an era for cardiff bookshop with year history. The closure feels extra comes just weeks before its latest.

Ian allan bookstores 51 royal arcade, cardiff, united. The locomotive publishing company in 1956 oxford publishing company was purchased in 1998 from haynes publishing group and has become a prominent and wellregarded railway list. Former shop assistant john scottmorgan has written 30 books about railways. View thomas owens profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Ian allan transport book and model shop london 4546. Ian allan shop near waterloo station, london books and book. Jul 18, 2006 yesterday i attended a staff reunion at my former office near waterloo station and beforehand slipped into the ian allan bookshop in lower marsh which also hosts a street market, 100 yards south of the station.

Hornby magazine, a monthly magazine aimed at model railway enthusiasts. Allan published books and magazines on all forms of transport and ran rail tours, an activity that led to the development of a travel business. Ian allan publishing hardcover by malcolm broad 14 mar 1996 4. Received a letter from ian allan in cardiff that says the lease on the shop ends in february and they will be closing. Farewell ian allan birminghamclosed saturday 14th september. Sep, 2019 a loco spotting book and a card showing a class 40 in the snow. Sep 16, 2019 ian allan himself sadly passed away in 2015. Ian allan himself introducing the word trainspotting and which became a hobby for hundreds of thousands of boys and girls. New listing ian allan set of 5, british express trains books.

But this blog is referring to the ian allan transport bookshop in birmingham, originally one of four such shops across the country the others being in manchester, cardiff and london waterloo, this last one now being the only survivor, though for how much longer is anyones guess. Enamel lapel badge, ian allan locospotters club red for midland region, deluxe hatched back, made by caxton of kew. Ian allan books for sale in uk 60 used ian allan books. A loco spotting book and a card showing a class 40 in the snow. Model railways by kn jeffriespublished by ian british railways pregrouping atlas and gazetteer by ian allan. The result was his first book, abc of southern locomotives. It stocks an unrivalled selection of books on railways, though theres also lots on aviation, shipping, the military and history, as well as other more general subjects. September 14, following similar decisions in cardiff and manchester. This proved to be a success, and from this the company was formed. Lewis masonic was purchased by ian allan ltd in 1973 and. Nestled centrally within cardiffs shopping district, surrounded by unique shopping arcades and fantastic restaurants, and not a stones throw away from cardiff castle, our bookshop cannot fail to inspire. A good attempt at a brief outline of an extremely complex subject.

Ian allan shop near waterloo station, london books and. Ian allan transport book and model shop waterloo london. In 1942 the late ian allan published his first booklet abc southern locomotives and from this a series of booklets were published covering all regions of england, wales and scotland as well as buses and aeroplanes. Dec 15, 2011 with new figures showing uk shop sales dropping over the last month, retailers in cardiff say they are having to work harder to get christmas shoppers to part with their cash. Thomas owens united kingdom professional profile linkedin.

Ian allans transport bookshop, lower marsh, london. Ian allan publishing is a uk publisher, established in 1942, which specialised in transport. Ive bought a number of books and models there recently, including a takom. Today the company still publishes masonic books under the lewis masonic imprint which is the oldest masonic imprint in the world having been formed in 1886.

Allan was born at christs hospital independent school, horsham, sussex, where his father, g. Manchester and cardiff shops 2016 and 2015 respectively and now. Links to stockists of nrea spotters companion 2020. Freeman allan author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This book store has an incredible selection of railway literature. Find the best book shop in city centre, cardiff, glamorgan. As part of my a level work experience week with british airways maintenance at cardiff airport, i worked alongside an engineer on a boeing 747400 aircraft. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range. Ian allan publishings trade representation is provided by amalgamated book services for its own imprints and a growing list of. In 1942 the late ian allan published his first booklet abc southern. In 1942 ian allan, then working on enquiries on the southern railway, published his first book, abc of southern locomotives. Lovely ian allan abc model railways all items come from a very clean, smoke free home.

I must remember to get my st publications book updated at some point too, again the internet can help there. Once they sold off the magazines it was only a matter of time before the book publishingshop side was put under scrutiny. Ian allan himself introducing the word trainspotting and which became a hobby for hundreds. Our little known fact about ian allan book and model shop. Jan 30, 2015 ian allan book and model shop has been in cardiff s royal arcade for the last 12 years, but there has been a bookshop on the site since the 1880s. Our friendly and experienced staff are passionate about books, and champion local authors and events. This wonderful shop in the heart of the victorian arcades is an absolute trove of books on transport. Very rare ian allan abc locoshed book i guarantee it be legit. The london and birmingham shops are apparently to remain open. Ian allan book and model shop has been in cardiff s royal arcade for the. For now, the centre of birmingham is devoid of model shops. See 8 photos and 1 tip from 84 visitors to ian allan transport book and model shop. In 1947 ian allan publishing was incorporated and which became the worlds leading transport publisher.