Author: Stephen Dowle Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1445673436 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 198
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Stephen Dowle looks back at the iconic Bristol Omnibus Company. This wonderful collection of photos is of particular poignancy in that it records a period on the very eve of this famous company’s demise.
Author: Robert Appleton Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited ISBN: 1445695863 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 191
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A nostalgic collection of photographs of this iconic bus illustrating the Bristol RE in service from 1970 to 1994 in England and North Wales.
Author: Martin S. Curtis Publisher: ISBN: 9780711033122 Category : Lodekka buses Languages : en Pages : 0
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The Lodekka was a double-deck bus chassis produced by Bristol Commercial Vehicles and bodied by Eastern Coach Works (ECW) of Lowestoft. Destined to be Bristol's final half-cab design, it represented the first successful attempt to produce a viable low-height double-decker without resorting to the use on the upper deck of a sunken side gangway, which necessitated awkward four-abreast seating. The first prototype emerged in the early 1950s, and construction continued through the 1950s and '60s, during which time the Lodekka became the standard double-decker for the state-owned operating sector in England Wales. Notable operators included BTC/THC subsidiaries Bristol Omnibus, Crosville, Eastern Counties, Eastern National, Hants & Dorset, United and Southern/Western National, while in Scotland the principal users were Alexander (Fife), Central SMT and Scottish Omnibuses. This superb new history explores the journey of the Lodekka, tracing it back to the first prototype, through its years of service with a huge variety of operators, to its final retirement. A visual treasure-trove of over 175 rare colour and mono illustrations provides a useful reference source for those wishing to recreate this model, whilst the well-researched text is certain to satisfy even the most ardent enthusiast.
Author: Jim Blake Publisher: Pen and Sword ISBN: 1473827175 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 161
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This book looks at an important turning point in the history of the bus industry in Britain. 1967 was the penultimate year to the end of an era, when private and semi-nationalized company's operated the bus networks in this country.??After 1967 the network was never the same again, with the formation of the National Bus Company in 1968.??The NBC was a very bland organization compared to the colourful bus companies that had existed before nationalization, and many small municipal fleets amalgamated to form Passenger Transport Executives.??This comprehensive volume covers a large number of the bus companies throughout the country in 1967 and also has a good readable narrative describing Jim Blake's journeys travelling on these services across Britain.
Author: Martin Curtis Publisher: Ian Allen Pub ISBN: 9780948975950 Category : Transportation Languages : en Pages : 72
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Published to mark the centenary of the first appearance of the famous Bristol scroll, this book traces its use, first in 1911 by the British & Colonial Aeroplane Company, later to become the Bristol Aeroplane Company and finally part of the British Aircraft Corporation; by Bristol Tramways Company on its engines and vehicles; and by the Bristol Omnibus Company, where the scroll got its well-known fleet name from 1965. The scroll also appeared on cars, Lorries, boats, and even on prefab houses in the 1940s. It is still in use today for heritage purposes. Illustrated with a variety of photos in color and a further one hundred in black-and-white, many never seen before, this book will provide a comprehensive survey of what was surely the most widely used and recognized symbol in transport after the London Transport bull's-eye.
Author: BLAM UK Publisher: Taylor & Francis ISBN: 1000990761 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 321
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Rather than reserving the teaching of Black history to Black history month, Black narratives deserve to be seen and integrated into every aspect of the school curriculum. A unique yet practical resource, Global Black Narratives addresses this issue by providing primary teachers with a global outline of Black history, culture and life within the framework of the UK’s National Curriculum. Each topic explored in this essential book provides teachers and teaching assistants with historical, geographic and cultural context to build confidence when planning and teaching. Full lesson plans and printable worksheets are incorporated into each topic, alongside tips to build future lessons in line with the themes explored. Volume I of this book explores the following parts: Part 1 examines Black Britain, a term used to refer to African and Caribbean immigrants to the United Kingdom and their descendants. Teachers will gain essential contextual knowledge and the practical skills to deliver lessons exploring many examples of Black Britain, dating as far back as the Tudor period. Part 2 explores Black Presence in Europe, providing focused examples of Black narratives. Topics explored include Negritude, Josephine Baker, Afro-Spaniards and the Moorish occupation of Spain, Afro-Surinamese people in the Netherlands and Black presence in France. Created by BLAM UK, this highly informative yet practical resource is an essential read for any teacher, teaching assistant or senior leader who wishes to diversify their curriculum and address issues of Black representation within their school.
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