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The BSA Front Wheel Drive Cars - Graham Skillen - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The BSA Front Wheel Drive Cars - Graham Skillen - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

This is the first book to cover the little-known car production of the famous Birmingham Small Arms company (BSA). BSA had its roots in gun manufacture in Birmingham and then expanded to include bicycles, cars and motorcycles and the take-over of Daimler. In 1929 they built an innovative front wheel drive three wheeler light car which led on to more conventional models, all being front wheel drive.Reported in the press as being ‘milestones in history’, the models included the Three Wheeler, the FW32, T9 and Scout, BSA being pioneers worldwide of large-scale production front wheel drive. Today the concept is almost universal, but BSA were first. Due to impending and necessary wartime commitments, car production stopped in 1940.Drawing on his technical background in the aeronautical world and full access to unique photography and illustrations from the BSA archive as well as the BSA Front Wheel Drive Club, Graham Skillen has produced a unique book that will be of interest not only to BSA fans, but to classic car enthusiasts in general.

DKK 159.00
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Triumph 1300 to Dolomite Sprint - Kevin Warrington - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Triumph 1300 to Dolomite Sprint - Kevin Warrington - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

This engaging book begins with the history of Triumph, its rescue by the Standard Motor Company and the quest to replace the bestselling Herald with a more modern design, including the strong influence of the Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. Triumph 1300 to Dolomite Sprint covers the full range of models that succeeded the successful Triumph Herald. Starting with the front-wheel drive 1300 and 1500 models, author Kevin Warrington covers the conversion from front to rear-wheel drive, the introduction of the two-door Toledo and four-door Dolomite range and finishes with the range-topping high performance but fragile Dolomite Sprint.Including coverage of the Dolomite’s strong sporting history, and with accompanying period and modern colour photographs, this book provides all the information the enthusiast will need about this remarkable range of mid-range Triumph cars.

DKK 161.00
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An Illustrated History of Butlins - Derek Tait - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

An Illustrated History of Butlins - Derek Tait - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

For over seventy-five years, Butlin''s have been entertaining families of all ages. Billy Butlin opened his first holiday camp in Skegness in 1936 and continued to expand with camps at Clacton, Ayr, Pwllheli, Bognor Regis, Mosney, Minehead and Barry Island. In post-war Britain, families could enjoy a holiday at Butlin''s for the equivalent of a week''s wage. Their slogan was ''Our True Intent is all for Your Delight''. Over the years, hundreds of thousands of people visited Butlin''s and many have wonderful memories of the friendly redcoats, the funfair rides, roller skating, boating, the talent contests and the beauty pageants.

DKK 155.00
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Canton Depot - Martin Bray - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Canton Depot - Martin Bray - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Canton Traction Maintenance Depot was rebuilt and opened on 18 September 1964 as a heavy maintenance and servicing facility for diesel locomotives, shunters and multiple units. The depot had facilities to carry out collision-damage repairs, power-unit changes, wheel turning and load-bank testing. A very close working relationship with its customers resulted in hire contracts with Valley Lines and Allied Steel & Wire Limited. With the demise of coal, steel and mail traffic, and excess maintenance capacity in the company, the depot sadly closed on 30 May 2004 and some of the skilled staff and minor maintenance work was transferred to Margam Servicing Depot. With a wealth of previously unpublished images, Martin Bray offers a loving tribute to this popular South Wales railway depot.

DKK 161.00
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Wolstanton & May Bank Through Time - Mervyn Edwards - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Wolstanton & May Bank Through Time - Mervyn Edwards - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The impact of people and places in Wolstanton and May Bank is recorded in this pictorial record that recognises the contribution of village notables, dear old friends and long-gone institutions. A wealth of photographs depicting the joys of community life mingle with contemporary pictures, showing, often with dramatic impact, the shocking demolition of facilities we perhaps took for granted, such as The Plough, the Oxford Arms and The Marsh Head. Elsewhere, images of former shops such as Holdridge''s, Swettenham''s and the Spinning Wheel show how High Street shopping patterns have changed. Author Mervyn Edwards has only ever lived in Wolstanton and May Bank, and through this unique selection of old and new images, he presents a tribute to the place he happily calls home.

DKK 161.00
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Steam Rollers in Preservation - Malcolm Batten - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Steam Rollers in Preservation - Malcolm Batten - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The term ‘steam roller’ has become part of the English language, rather like Biro or Hoover. Steam rollers themselves began to be made during the 1860s. It was Thomas Aveling who perfected the most common three-point design with a wide steerable roll at the front and a roll either side at the rear. His company, Aveling & Porter, became the largest manufacturer of steam rollers, although most other traction-engine builders also produced designs, some quite innovative.Steam rollers were the last type of steam-powered road vehicle in general use, some remaining in service until the mid-1960s. Consequently, many hundreds have survived into preservation and can regularly be seen at rallies and other events.This book illustrates many of the examples from different makers that can be seen in Britain and details their history into preservation.

DKK 161.00
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Britain's DMUs: 1986-2022 - George Woods - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Britain's DMUs: 1986-2022 - George Woods - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

By the 1980s, earlier DMUs were coming to the end of their useful lives and BR were introducing the first of the next generation. The replacements started with Class 141 Pacers, which were four-wheel units based on a wagon chassis with a Leyland bus body, intended for branch-line services. Soon after the Class 150 Sprinter two-car train emerged from Derby Works for use on shorter distance routes. The 155/156 Super Sprinters were introduced for longer journeys and followed in 1989 by the Express Sprinter, which took over the more important services from the 156 and remains in front-line service until the present day. Class 170 Turbostars, introduced in 1998, were also used on long-distance routes, especially in Scotland.With a wealth of previously unpublished photographs captured in a variety of interesting locations, George Woods celebrates the second generation of DMUs on the British rail network.

DKK 161.00
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Lost Blackpool - Allan W. Wood - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lost Blackpool - Allan W. Wood - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Like all towns and cities in the UK, Blackpool has changed over the years, and continues to do so. This much-loved seaside resort has developed from just a few houses fronting its 7 miles of ‘Golden Beach’ in the mid- to late 1700s, to what it is today with its famous Tower, three piers, Golden Mile, Illuminations, Comedy Carpet and Pleasure Beach. In the intervening period many attractions along the promenade have come and gone and the whole 7 miles developed with hotels and houses.Lost Blackpool shows the many well-known attractions and buildings – such as the Big Wheel, The Palace, Derby Baths, Yates’s and Central station – that are no longer part of the landscape, as well as many of the shops, schools, pubs, cinemas and churches of the ‘other’ Blackpool behind the seafront. Lost Blackpool is a book that will appeal not only to the town’s residents but also the many visitors who come here every year to sample its delights.

DKK 161.00
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Cunard Cruise Ships - Ian Collard - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Cunard Cruise Ships - Ian Collard - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Cunard Line’s Britannia was the first steamship to establish regular communication across the Atlantic. She sailed on her maiden voyage on 4 July 1840, setting in motion the first regular steamship line. Iron supplanted wood in hull construction and the screw propeller was gradually replacing the paddle wheel. The line became a public company in 1878 and became the Cunard Steam Ship Company Ltd. The construction of many famous ships such as Mauretania, Lusitania, Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth followed, and the company continued to trade in profit until the introduction of the jet aircraft in the 1960s and 1970s. Following various restructuring and takeovers, the Cunard Line was acquired by the Carnival Corporation and now offers cruises on the Three Queens.Utilising many rare and unpublished images, Ian Collard offers a superbly illustrated look at the cruise ships operated by Cunard. Included here are images of the ships in many guises and liveries, with comprehensive annotation of these iconic liners.

DKK 161.00
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Henry V - Teresa Cole - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Henry V - Teresa Cole - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In the latter years of the fourteenth century a child was born, so unimportant that even his exact date of birth is unknown. Yet before his twenty-seventh birthday the turn of fortune’s wheel had brought him the crown of England. The kingdom he inherited as Henry V was deeply divided after the seizure of the throne by his father, Henry IV, the first Lancastrian king. Within a short time, however, by sheer force of personality and will, Henry had mended the rifts, pardoned and released prisoners, and united the whole country behind his claim not just to be King of England, but also King of France.One staggering victory against all the odds on the field of Agincourt brought him lasting fame, and took him within touching distance of succeeding in his claim. Henry V looks at the life and legacy of a king whose heroic achievements and tragic early death may truly be said to have changed the course of British history.

DKK 134.00
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The Pacer - Rich Mackin - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Pacer - Rich Mackin - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

With an aging fleet of Diesel Multiple Units, British Rail sought a low-cost solution to the problem of replacing a large part of their fleet. A series of prototypes were built in the late 1970s and early 1980s, which led to British Rail ordering the Class 141–144 railbus family, often known as ‘Pacers’. Using British Leyland bus body parts on four-wheel underframes, these units are typically found in the North, South Wales, and south-west England. Often underappreciated by passengers, the Pacers arguably saved many rural lines from an uncertain future in the 1980s. New regulations aimed at making trains accessible to disabled passengers mean that the Pacers are now entering their twilight years, with Northern set to replace their entire fleet by the end of 2019 with a combination of new and cascaded stock.Here, Rich Mackin offers readers the opportunity to examine these hardworking units during their final years as they head towards retirement.

DKK 161.00
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The Birth of the Bicycle - Nick Clayton - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Birth of the Bicycle - Nick Clayton - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In this highly readable book, Nick Clayton charts the origins of the bicycle, a machine that is still regarded as the most efficient means of translating human energy into motion.Focusing on the early years of development, the author examines the technological developments that have led to the modern bicycle, including the hobby-horse, velocipede, boneshaker, tricycle, the pneumatic tyre, shaft drive, hub-gear, derailleur and many others. He also looks at differences in design, whether for ladies'' bikes or for sport and off-road vehicles. The book is filled with interesting information and anecdotes and the author tackles such questions as why the penny-farthing had such a large front wheel or the meaning of trail-and-fork offset.As the bicycle continues to grow in popularity, both as an environmentally friendly travel solution and for sports as varied as triathlon and cyclo-sportive, this book provides you with all the answers you need about one of the most ingenious human inventions.

DKK 141.00
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The Steam Locomotive - Ken Gibbs - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

The Steam Locomotive - Ken Gibbs - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Books on railway history invariably start with the Stephenson''s or with Richard Trevithick''s locomotive of 1804., but the story begins much earlier with the development of steam engines for pumping out deep mines. Ken Gibbs, a retired engineer who served his apprenticeship in the Swindon Works of British Railways, takes a more practical approach to railway history, using its engineering developments to tell the story of the railways. From the first ideas to the development of better metals, manufacturing, technology in wheel casting, improved boilers and valve gears, his book is a refreshingly different approach to the plethora of picture books showing branch lines in days past. Ken''s engineering background and love of railway technology gives us a book suited to the layman and engineer alike, explaining how each development made the railways better, faster or safer. It took over 150 years to develop the steam locomotive from a basic boiler on wheels weighing a couple of tons to the magnificent express passenger and freight locomotives weighing in excess of 100 tons and capable of speeds over 120mph. Read how the steam locomotive developed from those early days to the last days of steam.

DKK 211.00
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Citroen DS - James Nicholls - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Citroen DS - James Nicholls - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

When the Citroën DS was first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October 1955, 743 orders were taken for the car in the first fifteen minutes. The stunning impact of the DS, or déesse (goddess), was not just due to its sleek aerodynamic shape but also its engineering advances, including hydropneumatic suspension, front-wheel drive and disc brakes, all of which were innovative at the time. In this book, Citroën DS expert James Nicholl tells the extraordinary story of how the Citroën DS was developed and designed by a team that included both a sculptor and an aeronautical engineer and describes all the variants, including the Pallas and the Safari estate, and the more economical Citroën ID. The author describes how the car was celebrated by artists and philosophers and how it featured as a guest star in films such as The Day of the Jackal. The book also discusses the success of the Citroën DS as a rally car. This is a highly readable and informative guide to a car once described by Classics & Sports Car magazine as ‘the most beautiful car in the world’.

DKK 193.00
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Rotherham United - Paul Rickett - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Rotherham United - Paul Rickett - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Less than a decade ago, a warlock sat in a cloud of incense in the car park at Rotherham United''s tatty old Millmoor Ground, chanting incantations and putting a curse on the Millers. Since then, the South Yorkshiremen have plunged to the brink of losing their place in the Football League, been docked a bagful of points for financial irregularities, and came within minutes of extinction. Whether the warlock had anything to do with it all is anyone''s guess, but the Millers were certainly in trouble. Rotherham United are now, a few short years later, playing in a brand-new GBP20 million stadium and looking to power their way back up the league. In May 2013 they were promoted to League One. It''s been a real roller-coaster ride for the club, from their humble beginnings at the dawn of the game to today, but the years have certainly produced a legion of stories and characters - and will no doubt continue to do so. Rotherham United: A Pictorial History tells the story of the Millers, illustrated in full colour with pictures from the Rotherham Advertiser''s archives.

DKK 161.00
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Plymouth From Old Photographs - Derek Tait - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Plymouth From Old Photographs - Derek Tait - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

This fascinating collection of over 200 archive photographs and postcards - many not seen before - illustrates the history of Plymouth from the late 1800s to the early 1950s, including the early days of horse-drawn trams and early automobiles through to the blitz of 1941 and the reconstruction of the city in 1947. Never short of entertainment, Plymouth has been visited by a wealth of celebrities including Laurel and Hardy, Harry Houdini, Buffalo Bill and Lillie Langtry. Some older residents of the city will have heard tales of Houdini''s jump in chains from Ha''penny Bridge at Stonehouse and Buffalo Bill''s Wild West Show in the early 1900s. There are also nostalgic glimpses of the city''s grand old theatres and of Plymouth Hoe, its former pier, and the many shows that took place there. Others will remember the summer dances, roller skating and Sunday concerts given by the Royal Marines Band. Plymouth has seen vast changes over the years and this book features many images of a pre-war Plymouth now long gone. Detailed and informative, this book is sure to bring back memories to be enjoyed by all who know and love this city.

DKK 168.00
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Lady Dorothie Feilding at War - Christine M. Cluley - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lady Dorothie Feilding at War - Christine M. Cluley - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Lady Dorothie Mary Evelyn Feilding-Moore MM was a British heiress who became a highly decorated volunteer nurse and ambulance driver on the Western Front during the First World War. The first woman to be awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field, she also received the Croix de Guerre and the Order of Leopold II from the Belgians. Christine Cluley has liaised with members of the surviving family and been granted access to material beyond that available from the Feilding Archives. Dorothie’s family have generously shared personal recollections and allowed Christine access to previously unpublished material. These vivid letters reveal Lady Dorothie in her own words, allowing the reader to share her thoughts and actions directly. We see how being part of a loving family in a secure, upper-class household prepared her for the challenges, dangers and deprivations of the First World War and, early in her marriage, the potentially dangerous years in Ireland during the 1920s.Lady Dorothie was a heroine, but this account of her life reveals that she is more than a plaster saint, that she was a fully rounded woman, by turns determined, courageous, amusing and acerbic. After two years in the hell of the Western Front, she went home to get married – and after a very brief honeymoon, Lady D was back behind the wheel of an ambulance, ferrying the wounded around London.

DKK 221.00
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Volvo Cars 1927–2024 - - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Volvo Cars 1927–2024 - - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

In this absorbing and informative book, Volvo Car Club director Andrew Anderson has drawn together a selection of articles that describe all the Volvo models produced since the 1920s to create a complete history of this famous marque. Each article is written by an acknowledged model expert, ensuring the highest levels of research and expertise.Inspired by a desire to produce a car that could withstand the rigours of Swedish weather and terrain, Volvo founders Assur Gabrielsson and Gustav Larson produced their first car, the OV4, in 1927. Building on this success, they went on to produce several other large cars until the landmark PV444 in 1946, their first affordable family car. Over the years, other iconic Volvos such as the Amazon were produced as they continued to consolidate their reputation of sturdy family saloons and estates. The 1970s and 1980s saw the production of cars that were a byword for spaciousness, reliability and safety. The front-wheel-drive Volvo 850 of the 1980s showed that Volvos could also be fast and agile. Volvo entered the millennium with the XC90, a 4x4 that appealed to both male and female drivers. The developing range of 4x4s of all sizes continues to be a success story.Covering the years of independence through the merger with Ford and now ownership by Greely Holdings, this book is a true story of Volvo told through their remarkable cars.

DKK 159.00
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Secret Abergavenny - Tim Butters - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Secret Abergavenny - Tim Butters - Bog - Amberley Publishing - Plusbog.dk

Secret Abergavenny offers a unique insight into the sleepy Welsh market town, proving that there’s a lot more to the ‘Gateway to Wales’ than meets the eye. Did you know that Adolph Hitler’s deputy Rudolph Hess was kept in the town under lock and key during the Second World War, or that Abergavenny was declared its own nation in 1404 by Ieuan ab Owain Glyndwr in an arrangement that lasted approximately two weeks. John Lennon once landed there by helicopter to play a gig with the rest of The Beatles at the town hall, and Marty Wilde was so infatuated with the place he wrote a Top 40 hit called ‘Taking a Trip up to Abergavenny’ to express his love for the ‘paradise people’ who lived there. Local journalist Tim Butters takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the town’s past, introducing us to the likes of Potato Creek Johnny, credited with finding the largest gold nugget in the Wild West, as well as more nefarious characters such as ‘Abergavenny Alice’ who personally beheaded seventy Irishmen in revenge for killing her Norman lover.It’s fair to say that for a little town, Abergavenny has a big history, and a lot of it remains largely unknown. Now’s your chance to find out more.

DKK 161.00
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