In just under 25 years, single-deck buses in the UK have undergone a transformation. Every single-decker in normal service in the UK today is a low-floor bus offering easy access to everyone. This book traces the story of the UK’s low-floor single-deckers, from the first tentative steps to the widespread adoption of this layout.
The Leyland Atlantean revolutionized bus layouts in Britain, setting a standard that has dominated double-deck designs since. Appearing in the late 1950s, it represented significant change, and was probably the last British bus to achieve massive sales worldwide. This book looks at its origins and examines its importance over the past half-century.
This illustrated history of UK motor buses concentrates on different double-deck and single-deck types. In each case models that successfully broke new ground are identified, and the types that followed them are looked at.
Using a wide range of adverts, this book shows how the market was dominated by a group of builders that understood the importance of keeping their names in front of customers. With over 180 period adverts spanning 25 years, this stunning volume tracks the advertising history of Britain’s biggest bus and coach brands in their efforts to win sales.
After every rise, there comes a fall, and for Bradford’s trolleybuses this started soon after their Jubilee in 1961. With over 190 images, this book follows the story from their heyday to their ultimate end in 1972. Despite their ultimate decline, the Bradford trolleybuses were special, and this book, the second of two volumes, shows why this was.
Bradford trolleybuses were first introduced in 1911 and last used in 1972. With over 180 images, this book, the first of two volumes on Bradford trolleybuses, showcases the trolleybuses at work on different routes around the city, returning them to their heyday of 1961.
Lodekkas first appeared in service when the passenger-transport industry was enjoying a peak in popularity. The Lodekka was supplied only to state-owned transport operators, making it one of the most familiar British double-deck bus types. This book gives a colorful look at the Bristol Lodekka, portraying it in different liveries and locations.
Outside York are many small country villages and bus operators were needed to provide services. This book tells the story of stage bus companies who operated from the west of York. Including over 150 photographs, it shows how most of the companies started out as small operators before expanding to offer excursions and private hires.
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