The city of Birmingham possessed the country's largest 3ft 6in gauge
tramway; although the process of conversion to trolleybus or bus
operation commenced in the 1920s - indeed Birmingham was the first
operator in Britain to see a tram route converted to trolleybus
operation - a significant operation survived into the post-war years and
it was not until the summer of 1953 that the final trams operated. his
volume is one of two that recall that era; focusing on the routes to the
south of the city centre - to places like Rednal and Cotteridge - the
book provides a graphic reminder that it is not only the historic trams
that have been lost but also the streetscapes through which many of them
operated have also largely disappeared. - The Lost Tramways of England
series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of
Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the
mid-20th century. - Transport expert Peter Waller, author of numerous
works on the regional tram systems of the UK, guides the reader along
the route of the network and discusses its key features stop by stop. -
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. - Photo illustrated
throughout, including many archive images which are appearing in print
for the first time.
