Lost Tramways of England

Manchester was at the centre of a network of tramway systems that served the city and the neighbouring towns. This is one of two volumes in the series to cover the tramways of Manchester and focuses on the routes to the south of the city centre and the history of the Manchester system in the build-up to World War II. The tramways underwent considerable investment in the 1920s but a change of manager led to the start of the conversion to bus and trolleybus operation as war approached.

The far south-west of England possessed four 3ft 6in gauge electric tramways serving Camborne and Redruth, Plymouth, Torquay and Exeter. Each of these had a different character. The Camborne & Redruth saw significant freight traffic, which persisted after passenger services ceased. Plymouth was served by three different operators at one stage before the corporation took over. Torquay made use of the unusual Dolter stud system whilst in Exeter the trams had to make their way through the narrow mediaeval streets.

One of two volumes in the 'Lost Tramways' series featuring the tramways of Manchester and its environs, this volume explores in detail the routes to the north of the city centre. Also covered are the history of the city's tramways in the post-World War II era and those of neighbouring Salford Corporation. Separated by the River Irwell, relations between the two operators was not always harmonious but both were to survive into the late 1940s.

Lost Tramways of England: Leeds West is the first of two volumes in the series covering the history of trams in the city, from their origins in the late 19th century through to the final routes in November 1959. This volume examines in detail the early history of the tramways, including the horse, steam and pioneering Roundhay electric trams, as well as concentrating on the tramways that served to the western side of the city - such as those to Stanningley, Pudsey, Whingate, Elland Road and Kirkstall Abbey. The Lost Tramways of England series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of England's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present.

Once the largest tramway network in the British Isles, London's tramways had belonged to a range of operators until the London Passenger Transport Board was created in July 1933, and this resulted in a great variety of tramcars being operated in the Metropolis. This is one of four volumes to cover the history of electric tramcar operation in the city. Once stretching as far east as Dartford, much of the network southeast of the River Thames survived World War II and remained operational until conversion commenced in 1950. Locations featured include: - Abbey Wood - Beresford Square, Woolwich - Bermondsey - Bexleyheath - Blackfriars Road - Blackwall Tunnel - Bricklayers Arms - Camberwell Green - Catford - Dartford Hospital - Deptford - Dog Kennel Hill - East Dulwich Road - Elephant & Castle - Eltham Church - Eltham Hill - Erith - Forest Hill - Goose Green - Greenwich - Grove Park Brockley - Horns Cross - Lewisham Clock Tower - Penhall Road - Plumstead - Southwark Bridge - Tooley Street - Tower Bridge Road - Woolwich

Once the largest tramway network in the British Isles, London's tramways had belonged to a range of operators until the London Passenger Transport Board was created in July 1933, and this resulted in a great variety of tramcars being operated in the Metropolis. This is one of four volumes to cover the history of electric tramcar operation in the city. The south-west witnessed the London United Tramway's early trolleybus routes as well as the operations of Croydon Corporation, and although many of the routes were to be converted before the outbreak of World War II, a number survived until the conversion of the system in 1950-52. Locations featured include: - Battersea Bridge - Brixton Road - Clapham Junction - Clapham South - Coldharbour Lane - Crystal Palace - Hampton Court - Herne Hill - Hounslow - Kennington - Kingston Bridge - Lavender Hill - Longley Road - Milkwood Road - Mitcham - Purley - Putney Bridge - South Croydon - Streatham - Surbiton - Thornton Heath - Vauxhall - Vauxhall Bridge - Victoria - Victoria Embankment - Wandsworth - Waterloo - West Norwood - Westminster - Wimbledon

Lost Tramways of England: Leeds East is the second of two volumes in the series covering the history of trams in the city, from their origins in the late 19th century through to the conversion of the final routes in November 1959. This volume examines in detail the later history of the system from the outbreak of war in September 1939 through the developments of the 1940s to the period of conversion from the early 1950s, as well as concentrating on routes that served the eastern side of the city, such as those to Temple Newsam, Middleton, Gipton and Hunslet.

Once the largest tramway network in the British Isles, the tramways had belonged to a range of operators until the London Passenger Transport Board was created in July 1933. This resulted in a great variety of tramcars operated in the Metropolis. This is one of four volumes to cover London, the routes to the northeast, were the result of network developments by a number of local authorities and converted to trolleybus operation leading up to 1940. Locations featured include: - Algate - Bow - Barking - Barkingside - Beckham - Canning Town - Chadwell Heath - Chingford Mount - Dalston - East Ham - Edmonton - Enfield - Ferry Lane - Hackney - Higham Hill - Ilford - Leyton - Liverpool Street - London Docks - Plaistow - Ponders End - Poplar - Royal Albert Docks - Stamford Hill - Shoreditch - Stepney - Victoria & Albert Docks - Waltham Cross - Wanstead Park - West Ham - West India Docks - Whitechapel - Whipps Cross - Woodford

Once the largest tramway network in the British Isles, London's tramways had belonged to a range of operators until the London Passenger Transport Board was created in July 1933, and this resulted in a great variety of tramcars being operated in the Metropolis. This is one of four volumes to cover the history of electric tramcar operation in the city, concentrating on routes to the north and north-west of the River Thames. This area was dominated by the Metropolitan Electric Tramways and was largely converted to trolleybus operation during the 1930s. Locations featured include: - Aldersgate - Alexandra Palace - Barnet - Bloomsbury - Canons Park - Cricklewood Broadway - Enfield - Hammersmith - Hampstead - Hanwell - Highgate Village - Holborn - Holloway Road - Kentish Town - Kew Bridge - Kingsway Subway - Manor House - Moorgate - Muswell Hill - North Finchley - Paddington - Parliament Hill Fields - Rosebery Avenue - Seven Sisters Road - Shepherds Bush - Southall - Sudbury - The Angel, Islington - The Wellington - Tottenham Court Road - Uxbridge - Willesden - Winchmore Hill - Wood Green