Although better known as a pioneer of trolleybus operation, Bradford
played host to Britain's longest surviving trolleybus network (61
years) - the corporation operated a sizeable fleet of 4ft 0in gauge
trams through to May 1950. As such, Bradford could lay claim to being
the last 4ft 0in tram operator in Britain and - in the restoration of No
104 - the first to see a derelict tramcar restored to use. - 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.
