London's West End Buses in the 1980s - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook London's West End Buses in the 1980s write by Vernon Smith. This book was released on 2019-12-15. London's West End Buses in the 1980s available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A great collection of illustrations of buses working in London's iconic West End throughout the 1980s.
London Routemasters in the Late 1970s and Early 1980s
London Routemasters in the Late 1970s and Early 1980s - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook London Routemasters in the Late 1970s and Early 1980s write by Mike Rhodes. This book was released on 2020-02-15. London Routemasters in the Late 1970s and Early 1980s available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. An illustrated look at the Routemaster which is an iconic London bus, recognised around the world, from the late 1970s to early 1980.
The London DM and DMS Buses - Two Designs Ill Suited to London
The London DM and DMS Buses - Two Designs Ill Suited to London - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook The London DM and DMS Buses - Two Designs Ill Suited to London write by Jim Blake. This book was released on 2024-10-30. The London DM and DMS Buses - Two Designs Ill Suited to London available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. JIM BLAKE'S latest book on London's buses may come as a surprise, since he usually concentrated on older vehicles in the fleet. However, the unpopular, unsuccessful DMs and DMSs were still part of London Transport's history, so he recorded them too, particularly towards the end of the short working lives. Forced by central government to buy "off-the-peg" standard manufacturers' products, rather than their own tried and trusted designs, LT opted for Daimler Fleetlines for their first fleet of one-man-operated double-deckers. Optimistically christened "Londoners" when they first entered service in January 1971, they instantly became unpopular with passengers, staff and bus enthusiasts alike. Their square, box-like appearance and bland all-over red livery did not endear them to the latter. Passengers used to boarding buses immediately with fares collected or tickets checked by a conductor objected to waiting at termini until the driver appeared and opened their doors, and having to queue at stops waiting to pay as they entered. Automatic ticket machines meant to mitigate this broke down making matters worse; all this increased journey times. The vehicles had flimsy bodywork, easily damaged by the slightest collision, and were also mechanically unreliable: their rear engines often caught fire. This made them unpopular with drivers and maintenance staff. Although the type worked satisfactorily in the provinces, it was just not suited for the rigors of London service. This book presents a selection of pictures of them, many previously unpublished and also graphically illustrating the buses' many defects.
London Buses, 1970–1980
London Buses, 1970–1980 - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook London Buses, 1970–1980 write by Matthew Wharmby. This book was released on 2017-11-30. London Buses, 1970–1980 available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The 1970s were among London Transports most troubled years. Prohibited from designing its own buses for the gruelling conditions of the capital, LT was compelled to embark upon mass orders for the broadly standard products of national manufacturers, which for one reason or another proved to be disastrous failures in the capital and were disposed of prematurely at a great loss. Despite a continuing spares shortage combined with industrial action, the old organisation kept going somehow, with the venerable RT and Routemaster families still at the forefront of operations.At the same time, the green buses of the Country Area were taken over by the National Bus Company as London Country Bus Services. Little by little, and not without problems of their own, the mostly elderly but standard inherited buses gave way to a variety of diverted orders, some successful others far from so, until by the end of the decade we could see a mostly NBC-standard fleet of one-man-operated buses in corporate leaf green.
Great Cities
Great Cities - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Great Cities write by DK. This book was released on 2021-08-31. Great Cities available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Explore the social and cultural history of 100 of the world’s most important cities. This illustrated history book provides a fascinating insight into the events, movements, and people throughout history who have shaped the cities where we live. Written in a “biography” format, it offers a rich historical overview of each featured city, brought to vivid life with beautiful imagery. Inside the pages of this visual guide, discover: • The story behind each city — how it was established, critical moments in its development and why it is considered historically significant. • The different types of cities, from the centers of ancient and lost civilizations and great river cities to planned cities and modern metropolises. • Beautiful illustrations with large-scale reproductions of paintings, photographs, maps and other artifacts. • Stunning images of city life and key moments in history are complemented by close-ups of revealing details and feature panels that provide additional context. From the ancient to the modern, get under the skin of what made cities like Persepolis, Paris, Vienna, Prague, Amsterdam, Tokyo and Dubai tick. This lavish book is about more than history — it explores the art, architecture, commerce and politics of the great civilizations throughout history. Great Cities provides a unique window into how cities have become markers of human progress. Explore which ancient civilization founded the precursor to Mexico City, why Venice was the gateway to the East, what the Belle Epoque was and which city was the first to build sewers. It’s the perfect gift for armchair explorers interested in history, geography and the arts.
