The Directory Of British Tram Depots
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The Directory Of British Tram Depots
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Author : Keith Turner
language : en
Publisher: Oxford Publishing
Release Date : 2001
The Directory Of British Tram Depots written by Keith Turner and has been published by Oxford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Street-railroads categories.
Directory Of Stations And Depots Showing The Region And District In Which Each Is Located For Commercial Purposes
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Author : British Transport Commission
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1959
Directory Of Stations And Depots Showing The Region And District In Which Each Is Located For Commercial Purposes written by British Transport Commission and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1959 with categories.
British Trolleybus Systems
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2022-12-29
British Trolleybus Systems written by Peter Waller and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-12-29 with Transportation categories.
Although there had been experiments with the use of a new form of transport - the ‘trackless tram’ (better known as the trolleybus) - during the first decade of the 20th century, it was in June 1911 that Bradford and Leeds became the country’s pioneering operators of trolleybuses. Some of the earliest operators were in Lancashire, northern England and Scotland; indeed Scotland can lay claim to having both the first system in Britain to close – Dundee in 1914 – and the last to open – Glasgow in 1949. This volume – one of four that examines the history of all trolleybus operators in the British Isles – focuses on Lancashire, Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Rails In The Road
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Author : Oliver Green
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2016-10-31
Rails In The Road written by Oliver Green and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-31 with Transportation categories.
There have been passenger tramways in Britain for 150 years, but it is a rollercoaster story of rise, decline and a steady return. Trams have come and gone, been loved and hated, popular and derided, considered both wildly futuristic and hopelessly outdated by politicians, planners and the public alike. Horse trams, introduced from the USA in the 1860s, were the first cheap form of public transport on city streets. Electric systems were developed in nearly every urban area from the 1890s and revolutionised town travel in the Edwardian era.A century ago, trams were at their peak, used by everyone all over the country and a mark of civic pride in towns and cities from Dover to Dublin. But by the 1930s they were in decline and giving way to cheaper and more flexible buses and trolleybuses. By the 1950s all the major systems were being replaced. Londons last tram ran in 1952 and ten years later Glasgow, the city most firmly linked with trams, closed its network down. Only Blackpool, famous for its decorated cars, kept a public service running and trams seemed destined only for scrapyards and museums.A gradual renaissance took place from the 1980s, with growing interest in what are now described as light rail systems in Europe and North America. In the UK and Ireland modern trams were on the streets of Manchester from 1992, followed successively by Sheffield, Croydon, the West Midlands, Nottingham, Dublin and Edinburgh (2014). Trams are now set to be a familiar and significant feature of twenty-first century urban life, with more development on the way.
Scotland
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2016-02-29
Scotland written by Peter Waller and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-29 with Transportation categories.
“Waller dips successfully into the social history north of the border during the first half of the twentieth century, when trams were the urban transport kings.” —Evergreen Focusing on Scotland, this book provides an overview of the history of tramways north of the border from the 1940s, when the first horse-drawn service linking Inchture village to Inchture station opened, through to the closure of the last traditional tramway—Glasgow—in 1962. Concentrating on the big city systems that survived the Second World War—Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow—the book provides a comprehensive narrative, detailing the history of these operations from 1945 onwards, with full fleet lists, maps, and details of route openings and closures. The story is supported by some 200 illustrations, both colour and black and white, many of which have never been published before, that portray the trams that operated in these cities and the routes on which they operated. Bringing the story up-to-date, the book also examines the only second-generation tramway yet to be built in Scotland—the controversial system recently constructed in Edinburgh—as well as informing readers where it is still possible to see Scotland’s surviving first-generation trams in preservation. “An outstanding book . . . To leaf through the pages of this book is therefore to take a journey back in time, to an era that can now be remembered by a diminishing number of people. To see that era brought to life in such a vivid and immediate way is a real joy . . . a superbly researched history of trams in Scotland.” —Undiscovered Scotland
British Trolleybus Systems London South East England
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2023-01-31
British Trolleybus Systems London South East England written by Peter Waller and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-01-31 with Transportation categories.
Although there had been experiments with the use of a new form of transport - the ‘trackless tram’ (better known as the trolleybus) - during the first decade of the 20th century, it was in June 1911 that Bradford and Leeds became the country’s pioneering operators of trolleybuses. There had been earlier experimental users – in places like Hove and London – and as the tide turned against the tram in many towns and cities, the trolleybus became a popular alternative with London becoming, for a period, the world’s largest operator of trolleybuses. This volume – one of four that examines the history of all trolleybus operators in the British Isles – focuses on London and the other systems of south-east England
British Trolleybus Systems Wales Midlands And East Anglia
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2023-05-04
British Trolleybus Systems Wales Midlands And East Anglia written by Peter Waller and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-04 with Transportation categories.
Although there had been experiments with the use of a new form of transport - the ‘trackless tram’ (better known as the trolleybus) - during the first decade of the 20th century, it was in June 1911 that Bradford and Leeds became the country’s pioneering operators of trolleybuses. There had been earlier experimental users – in places like Hove and London – and as the tide turned against the tram in many towns and cities, the trolleybus became a popular alternative with the trolleybus coming to dominate the provision of local public transport in places like Derby and Ipswich. This volume – one of four that examines the history of all trolleybus operators in the British Isles – focuses on the systems that operated in Wales, the Midlands and East Anglia.
The Directory Of British Tramways
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Author : Keith Turner
language : en
Publisher: Haynes Publications
Release Date : 1996
The Directory Of British Tramways written by Keith Turner and has been published by Haynes Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Business & Economics categories.
Subtitled: Every Passenger-Carrying Tramway, Past and Present. A comprehensive survey of all passenger-carrying tramways ever operated in the British Isles, including Ireland, the Isle of Man and other island systems. All forms of traction are included -- horse, cable, steam, gas and electric -- together with all track gauges from monorail to 18-ft., making this a unique single-volume reference. Systems are fully described including opening and closing dates, takeovers, route lengths, type of stock used, and tramcar numbers. Hdbd., 8 1/4 x 10 1/2, 248 pgs., 218 b&w ill.
The Directory Of Museums And Special Collections In The Uk
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Author : Peter Dale
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2023-05-31
The Directory Of Museums And Special Collections In The Uk written by Peter Dale and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-05-31 with Reference categories.
Compiled with the assistance of the Museums Association, this important directory incorporates over 2,100 museums - almost double the number of inclusions in the 1st edition. It covers all types, including collections of artefacts. The index contains over 3,000 subjects. It is designed particularly to uncover those holdings that are more unusual and less well-known. The directory covers all subjects except living organisms. An indispensable reference source for the library and an ideal companion for researcher or enthusiast alike.
Directory Of Museums Galleries And Buildings Of Historic Interest In The Uk
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Author : Keith W. Reynard
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2004-03-01
Directory Of Museums Galleries And Buildings Of Historic Interest In The Uk written by Keith W. Reynard and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-03-01 with Reference categories.
This unique and important directory incorporates some 3,200 entries. It covers all types and sizes of museums; galleries of paintings, sculpture and photography; and buildings and sites of particular historic interest. It also provides an extensive index listing over 3,200 subjects. The directory covers national collections and major buildings, but also the more unusual, less well-known and local exhibits and sites. The Directory of Museums, Galleries and Buildings of Historic Interest in the United Kingdom is an indispensable reference source for any library, an ideal companion for researcher and enthusiast alike, and an essential purchase for anyone with an interest in the cultural and historical collections of the UK. Features include: * Alphabetically listed entries, which are also indexed by subject for ease of reference * Entries include the name and address of the organization, telephone and fax numbers, email and internet addresses, a point of contact, times of opening and facilities for visitors * A breakdown of the collections held by each organization, giving a broad overview of the main collection as a whole * Details of special collections are provided and include the period covered as well as the number of items held.