Transport Recalled: North and Mid Wales is a nostalgic journey through the region's transport history, featuring over 200 photographs and illustrations.
The book covers a wide range of transport topics, including railways, buses, trams, canals, and shipping. It also features a number of personal recollections from people who worked in the transport industry or who simply remember the days when travel was a more leisurely affair.
Chapter 1: The Railways
The first chapter of the book is devoted to the railways of North and Mid Wales. The chapter begins with a brief history of the region's railways, from the early days of the horse-drawn tramway to the present day.
The chapter then goes on to describe some of the most important railway lines in the region, including the Cambrian Line, the Ffestiniog Railway, and the North Wales Coast Line. The chapter also features a number of photographs and illustrations of railway stations, locomotives, and rolling stock.
Chapter 2: The Buses
The second chapter of the book covers the history of buses in North and Mid Wales. The chapter begins with a brief overview of the development of the bus industry in the region, from the early days of the horse-drawn omnibus to the present day.
The chapter then goes on to describe some of the most important bus companies in the region, including Crosville Motor Services, Red & White Services, and Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway. The chapter also features a number of photographs and illustrations of buses, bus stations, and bus stops.
Chapter 3: The Trams
The third chapter of the book is devoted to the history of trams in North and Mid Wales. The chapter begins with a brief overview of the development of the tram industry in the region, from the early days of the horse-drawn tram to the present day.
The chapter then goes on to describe some of the most important tramways in the region, including the Llandudno & Colwyn Bay Tramway, the Rhyl & Prestatyn Tramway, and the Wrexham & District Tramways. The chapter also features a number of photographs and illustrations of trams, tram stops, and tram depots.
Chapter 4: The Canals
The fourth chapter of the book covers the history of canals in North and Mid Wales. The chapter begins with a brief overview of the development of the canal system in the region, from the early days of the horse-drawn barge to the present day.
The chapter then goes on to describe some of the most important canals in the region, including the Shropshire Union Canal, the Montgomery Canal, and the Llangollen Canal. The chapter also features a number of photographs and illustrations of canals, canal boats, and canal locks.
Chapter 5: The Shipping
The fifth and final chapter of the book covers the history of shipping in North and Mid Wales. The chapter begins with a brief overview of the development of the shipping industry in the region, from the early days of the sailing ship to the present day.
The chapter then goes on to describe some of the most important ports in the region, including Holyhead, Liverpool, and Cardiff. The chapter also features a number of photographs and illustrations of ships, docks, and harbours.
Transport Recalled: North and Mid Wales is a nostalgic journey through the region's transport history. The book is packed with over 200 photographs and illustrations, and it features a number of personal recollections from people who worked in the transport industry or who simply remember the days when travel was a more leisurely affair.
The book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the history of transport in North and Mid Wales.
