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Wolverhampton Trams and Buses Alec Brew

Wolverhampton Trams and Buses By Alec Brew

Wolverhampton Trams and Buses by Alec Brew


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Summary

Over 200 old rare and unseen photographs of the trams and buses of Wolverhampton, showing how it has changed over time.

Wolverhampton Trams and Buses Summary

Wolverhampton Trams and Buses by Alec Brew

When Wolverhampton's horse-drawn trams were replaced by the unusual surface-contact Lorain system electric trams in 1902, it was one of the first such networks in the country. That they should be replaced by trolleybuses during the 1920s was only to be expected as the town boasted two of the country's biggest trolleybus manufacturers, Guy Motors and Sunbeam. When the trolleybuses came to be replaced in the late 1950s, the town's transport department chose the versatility of motor buses, and the green and yellow livery adorned many locally built Guy Arabs. The colours changed to blue and silver when the West Midland Passenger Transport Executive took over in 1969, and then the Metro returned the tram to Wolverhampton's streets and hybrid buses beginning to appear on many routes - the return to electricity had brought us full circle. This book illustrates all the changes to the city's public transport network in almost 200 photographs.

About Alec Brew

Alec Brew is curator of the Tettenhall Transport Heritage Centre in Wolverhampton. He also writes for the Wolverhampton Chronicle.

Additional information

GOR013180114
9781445687223
1445687224
Wolverhampton Trams and Buses by Alec Brew
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Amberley Publishing
20190715
96
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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