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Fares, Please! (BRITAIN'S LIVING HISTORY)
Stan Yorke
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Description for Fares, Please! (BRITAIN'S LIVING HISTORY)
Paperback. The clang of the trolleybus bell, the sudden, piercing blast of the guard's whistle, the whirr of the Clippie's ticket machine and the familiar, friendly call of 'Fares, Please' are all sounds that bring back memories of travelling by public transport in years gone by. This lively history takes the reader on a journey of discovery. Num Pages: 64 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNG; WG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 211 x 149 x 5. Weight in Grams: 146. The Story of Public Transport in Britain. 64 pages, illustrations. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBK; KNG; WG. Dimension: 211 x 149 x 5. Weight: 146.
Author Stan Yorke takes a look at the story of public transport, explaining how services developed into the system we are familiar with today. From horse-drawn coaches and trams to trains and buses, with stops on the way to take in the genius of Victorian invention, the chicanery of politicians, and the turbulence of social upheaval. The book is packed with color photographs showing public transport vehicles of every kind. There is also a list of places to visit where superb, restored examples can be seen today.
Author Stan Yorke takes a look at the story of public transport, explaining how services developed into the system we are familiar with today. From horse-drawn coaches and trams to trains and buses, with stops on the way to take in the genius of Victorian invention, the chicanery of politicians, and the turbulence of social upheaval. The book is packed with color photographs showing public transport vehicles of every kind. There is also a list of places to visit where superb, restored examples can be seen today.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Countryside Books
Number of pages
64
Condition
New
Number of Pages
64
Place of Publication
Berks, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781846741999
SKU
V9781846741999
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