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Author : Mike Walker
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445652702
A profusely illustrated history of Bristol's country buses.
Author : Malcolm Batten
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2024-03-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781399096249
London Transport was created in 1933 with monopoly powers. Not only did it have exclusive rights to run bus (and tram and trolleybus) services in the Greater London area, it also ran services in a Country Area all around London. Green Line express services linked the country towns to London and in most cases across to other country towns the other side of the metropolis. This country area extended north as far as Hitchin, east to Brentwood, south to Crawley and west to Windsor. But what of the towns at the edge of the country area? Here the green London Transport buses would meet the bus companies whose operations extended across the rest of the counties of Berkshire, Surrey, Kent etc. In some cases the town was at a node where more than one company worked in. Elsewhere, such as at Guildford there were local independent operators who had a share in the town services. It would all change from 1970 when the London Transport Country Area was transferred to the National Bus Company to form a new company named London Country Bus Services. This would later be split into four separate companies. Deregulation in 1985 and privatisation in the 1990s led to further changes in the names and ownership of bus companies. Consolidation since then has seen the emergence of national bus groups – Stagecoach, First Group, Arriva and Go-Ahead replacing the old names and liveries. But retrenchment by these companies has given an opportunity for new independent companies to fill the gaps. This book takes the form of an anti-clockwise tour around the perimeter of the London Country area, south of the Thames featuring a number of key towns starting at Slough and Windsor and ending at Gravesend, illustrating some of the many changes to bus companies that have occurred.
Author : Malcolm Batten
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-04-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781399096126
London Transport was created in 1933 with monopoly powers. Not only did it have exclusive rights to run bus (and tram and trolleybus) services in the Greater London area, it also ran services in a Country Area all around London. Green Line express services linked the country towns to London and in most cases across to other country towns the other side of the metropolis. This country area extended north as far as Hitchin, east to Brentwood, south to Crawley and west to Windsor. But what of the towns at the edge of the country area? Here the green London Transport buses would meet the bus companies whose operations extended across the rest of the counties of Essex, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire etc. In some cases the town was at a node where more than one company worked in. At Luton there was a municipal fleet. Elsewhere, such as at Aylesbury there were local independent operators who had a share in the town services. It would all change from 1970 when the London Transport Country Area was transferred to the National Bus Company to form a new company named London Country Bus Services. This would later be split into four separate companies. Deregulation in 1985 and privatization in the 1990s led to further changes in the names and ownership of bus companies. Consolidation since then has seen the emergence of national bus groups Stagecoach, First Group, Arriva and Go-Ahead replacing the old names and liveries. But retrenchment by these companies has given an opportunity for new independent companies to fill the gaps. This book takes the form of an anti-clockwise tour around the perimeter of the London Country area, north of the Thames featuring a number of key towns starting at Tilbury and ending at High Wycombe, illustrating some of the many changes to bus companies that have occurred.
Author : Antonio Estache,Andrés Gómez-Lobo
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Buses
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : Laurie James
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781526776068
Although the Surrey towns of Walton-on-Thames and Weybridge were for many years served by the London bus network, there were also a number of small scale locally based operators running bus services, before selling out to London Transport in the 1930s. Such companies ran coaches for private hire, contracts and pleasure outings, commencing just after the First World War. This book seeks to newly record the history of these proprietors and put the activities of the London General Omnibus Company and later London Transport into local context. The story starts in the 1890s with horse drawn buses linking with the local railway stations and carries the reader through the dawn of the motor era, the rise of the charabanc, entrepreneurial opportunities in the 1920s and consolidation in the 1930s, World War Two and the gradual decline of bus services from the 1960s. It culminates in a return to a de-regulated operating environment in 1986. Capturing the story of Ben Stanley's Coaches (amongst other pioneers) by using primary source material , the book covers more than just routes and vehicles - it attempts to show how road passenger transport was influenced by local social historic and economic activity.
Author : Kevin Lane
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445694481
An evocative collection of black and white images covering the National Bus Company across England and Wales in its early years from 1969 to 1975.
Author : John Law
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-08-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445688978
John Law has been photographing the Kentish bus scene since the early years of the 1970s and has amassed a vast archive of pictures, the best and most interesting of which are displayed here.
Author : Richard Trillo
Publisher : Rough Guides
Page : 826 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1858288592
The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate guide to East Africa's best-known destination. Features include: a full-colour section introducing Kenya's highlights; practical advice on getting the most out of Kenya, from the well-known safari parks to the little known reserves, and the highlands, lakes and deserts to downtown Nairobi and the Indian Ocean; detailed reviews of accommodation and eating options to suit every taste and budget, including luxury lodges and local restaurants; candid coverage of Kenya's history, politics, culture and environment; and maps and plans for every region.
Author : Andrew Martin
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2006-11-30
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780141913278
'A fool and his words are soon parted' wrote William Shenstone in 1764; one might add that 'A wit and his words are rarely collected'. Here is the antidote: a dazzling survey of the funniest remarks, quips and observations from Ancient Rome, the Bible and Chaucer right up to The Simpsons and Little Britain. Over 5,000 of the very funniest remarks to have appeared on paper since, well, paper was invented. The quotations are arranged thematically and cover all aspects of life: from the world we inhabit to the things we eat, smoke and drink; from the way we move around to what and how we learn - oh, and the pointlessness of football. There is a short biography of all of the authors in the book, a brief contextual note for each quotation and an index of keywords to help you find you chosen witticism quickly. But do not be over-hasty when you use this book: it is a browser's delight, and should be enjoyed at leisure.
Author : Jim Blake
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-17
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781473867871
Just as life in Britain generally changed dramatically during the 1960s, so did London Transport's buses and their operations. Most striking was the abandonment of London's trolleybuses, once the world's biggest system, and their replacement by motorbuses. Begun in 1959 using surplus RT-types, it was completed by May 1962 using new Routemasters, designed specifically to replace them. They then continued to replace RT types, too. Traffic congestion and staff shortages played havoc with London Transport's buses and Green Line coaches during the 1960s, one-man operation was seen as a remedy for the latter, shortening routes in the Central Area for the former. Thus the ill-fated "Reshaping Plan" was born, introducing new O.M.O. bus types. These entered trial service in 1965, and after much delay the plan was implemented from September 1968 onwards. Sadly, new MB-types, also introduced in the Country Area, soon proved a disaster! Unfortunately, owing to a government diktat, Routemaster production ended at the start of 1968, forcing LT to buy "off-the-peg" vehicles unsuited to London operation and their in-house overhaul procedures. The decade ended with the loss of LT's Country Area buses and Green Line coaches to the National Bus Company. Photographer Jim Blake began photographing London's buses towards the end of the trolleybus conversion program in 1961 and continued dealing with the changing scene throughout the decade. He dealt very thoroughly with the "Reshaping" changes, and many of the photographs featured herein show rare and unusual scenes which have never been published before.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1950
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : John Law
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781445669724
The author has been living in Hertfordshire since the 1970s and has built up a fantastic collection of photographs of the county’s buses, the best of which are displayed here.
Author : Bradt Guides,Tim Locke,Nicky Gardner and Susanne Kries
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781784770198
This new edition of the classic hit title Bus-Pass Britain is a colourful celebration of travelling by bus around the British Isles and features a selection of 50 favourite bus-routes submitted by members of the public in response to a Bradt competition. Their favourite bus routes reveal a wonderful mosaic of journeys across Britain, from a leafy meander through the Home Counties to the exhilarating seascapes of the northeast coast, from the wilds of Snowdonia to the Outer Hebrides. Evocative and fun, the book reveals how free bus passes have encouraged a new generation of keen explorers. Join us on the top deck for a fresh perspective on towns and villages across Britain. Each journey includes recommendations on where to stop and explore, providing details of inspiring sights, suggested walks and the best local cafes, pubs, restaurants. All the practical details: bus times, the length and duration of each route and travel connections to the start and finish, are provided and the book features a scattering of quirky stories and reflections (entitled Bus-stops) on the wonders of this more leisurely form of travel.
Author : Alan Murphy
Publisher : Footprint Travel Guides
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-22
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781909268241
The Northwest Highlands is the Scotland of mist-shrouded glens, towering mountain peaks, windswept purple heather hillsides and brooding lochs. Explore this mysterious land with the aid of Footprint Focus, which will guide you to the best of the Northwest Highlands’ accommodation, restaurants, tours, and tips on spotting the Loch Ness Monster. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around the Northwest Highlands • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and seek adventure • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from dolphin cruises to mountain hiking. • Detailed maps for the Northwest Highlands. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus Northwest Highlands of Scotland (Includes Inverness, Fort William, Glen Coe, Wester Ross & Ullapool) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of Scotland’s most wild and exhilarating region. The content of the Footprint Focus Northwest Highlands of Scotland (Includes Inverness, Fort William, Glen Coe & Ullapool) guide has been extracted from the Scotland Highlands and Islands Footprint Handbook.
Author : United States. Dept. of Transportation,United States. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Consumer Affairs
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Consumer protection
ISBN : UOM:39015006805512
