Southdown in NBC Days

Glyn Kraemer-Johnson, John Bishop

80pp | Hbk

Southdown, based in Brighton, was one of the most important bus operators in southern England and this publication examines the history of the company from the mid-1970s through to the late 1980s when deregulation and privatisation saw the end of its identity. With a collection of quality photographs and a detailed text the story of this successful bus company is told while it was part of the NBC. 2 maps. 87 b/w and 87 colour photos. 80 pages. Laminated hardback.

£10.00 was £16.99

Southern National Omnibus Company

Colin Morris

112pp | Hbk

The Southern National Omnibus Co Ltd, always closely associated with the neighbouring Western National, was formed in 1929 by the National Omnibus & Transport Co and by the Southern Railway (the GWR was involved with Western National). The company was to dominate the provision of bus services through much of rural east Devon and Dorset, providing close links with the many Southern Railway lines in the area. In 1931 the National business passed to the Tilling Group and, in 1935, Southern National was further expanded by the acquisition of the well-known Bournemouth-based operator Royal Blue, which was co-owned by Hants & Dorset. As with other Tilling Group companies, Southern National passed to the British Transport Commission in the 1940s and thus to the National Bus Company in the 1960s. In common with other Tilling Group operators, the Southern National fleet was dominated by the products of Bristol/ECW but the fleet also saw a large number of non-standard types, including a number of vehicles produced by Bedford.

£10.00 was £16.99

Western National

Colin Morris

112pp | Hbk

The Western National Omnibus Co was formed in 1929 between the Great Western Railway and National Omnibus & Transport Co, inheriting part of NationalÆs West Country operations (the other part of these operations passed to Southern National at the same time). The company became a subsidiary of the Tilling Group in 1931. The company operated closely with Southern National, both being headquartered in Exeter, although maintaining distinct identities, until the creation of NBC when Southern National was subsumed into Western National. Western NationalÆs operations were predominantly in Cornwall and west Devon, with major services including routes such as Plymouth-Torquay and Seaton-Taunton. The fleet, which numbered 601 vehicles in 1965, was largely comprised of standard Bristol/ECW types ù only seven of the fleet being non-Bristol in 1965.

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GLORY DAYS:
Northern General Transport

R. L. Kell

96pp | Hbk

£9.50 was £16.99

GLORY DAYS:
Hants & Dorset

James Prince

96pp | Hbk

£9.50 was £16.99

Heyday of East Kent

Glyn Kraemer-Johnson & John Bishop

80pp | Hbk

£9.00 was £14.99

Streets of London

Kevin McCormack

80pp | Hbk

£9.00 was £14.99

STREETS OF SUSSEX

G Kraemer-Johnson & J Bishop

80pp | Hbk

The 'Streets of' series has proved immensely popular with both enthusiasts, who find much of interest in the history of the area's public transport, and those who live in the areas covered, who are able to look at the scenes featured with great nostalgia for the views and buildings that have long disappeared.

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GLORY DAYS: Eastern Counties

John Hypher

It includes an excellent selection of both colour and mono images recalling the great variety of vehicles operated over the years, from Peterborough's electric trams to the Leyland National of the 1970s.

£9.00 was £16.99

SCOTTISH BUSES: A Colour Portfolio

Gavin Booth

All-colour photo album featuring the great variety of bus types and liveries to be found in Scotland during the 1980s. Even ex-London Transport Routemasters are to be seen, drafted north after being surplus to requirements. Bus enthusiasts will find many items of interest in this new title, with quality images and informative captions throughout.

£8.50 was £14.99