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A TRIBUTE TO BRIAN (B.K.B.) GREEN

It is with much regret that I have to report the death of well-known railway photographer Brian Green, in his 89th year. A superb photographer, Brian’s pictures illustrated countless books over many years as well as the Ian Allan Abc spotters’ books.

I first came into contact with Brian around 1988 when I was putting together my first book covering the Woodhead line. A Foxline publication, the book proved very successful thanks

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