Richard MarksRichard Marks is a professional historian specialising in Railway, Industrial and Military History, with a long interest in railway history. After a career in the business software industry, working in many verticals including rail, Richard decided t use his professional experience to work full time in history. He has a Master’s degree in history from the Open University. He is currently researching for a PhD looking at the impact of the railways upon industrial development in rural counties during the nineteenth century. Richard has also volunteered in the heritage sector. Read More Read Less