In that section mentioning the "The Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Light Railway", are a couple of maps. The second one, I note shows many locations which their spelling begins as "Llan..." Is there a translation of that? Perhaps it references a common topographical feature in that region?
Hi Boxcab50 The names of many places in Wales begin with Llan. It means “Church” – or, rather, the enclosed land around the church where Christian converts had settled – and, as far as town or church names are concerned, is often combined with the name of an individual. Shropshire sits right next to Wales and some places in the West of the County have names that reflect that. Best wishes Roger
Some further suggestions for holiday reading ..... http://rogerfarnworth.com/2021/09/09/holiday-reading-again Two more books which are worth taking with you on holiday: Chris Arnot; Small Island by Little Train; ISBN 978-0-7495-7849-7. Tom Chesshyre; Slow Trains to Venice; ISBN 978-1-78783-299-2.
Recently, I have read another book by Michael Williams - "On the Slow Train." It was written a decade or so ago. It is an excellent, entertaining, gentle read bought cheaply secondhand with chapters of just the right length to read at the end of the day! http://rogerfarnworth.com/2021/10/29/meandering-slowly-along-branch-lines-and-other-routes
