Lancashire and its neighbours Greater Manchester and Merseyside form one of the most populated parts of England. In this book Peter Tucker takes us on a lively photographic tour of the region’s transport scene. The journey takes us everywhere from the Fylde coast to the peaceful Lune Valley, as well as the old industrial towns of Accrington, Blackburn, Nelson and Preston. Also featured are the bustling metropolitan boroughs that make up Greater Manchester and Merseyside, plus towns as dive...

The North of England has long been an area of immense interest to bus enthusiasts. In Urban Buses in Northern England , Peter Tucker presents a fine selection of photographs representing the area’s urban bus scene between the 1990s and the present day. Urban Buses in Northern England covers the North East, North West and Yorkshire regions of England, including operators such as Arriva, First, Northern, Stagecoach and Yorkshire Rider, plus much-loved independents such as Black Prince and OK...

The Metropolitan counties of South and West Yorkshire have some of the most intensive bus operations outside Birmingham and London. The former metropolitan counties include considerable amounts of rural terrain alongside densely populated urban areas. Author Peter Tucker takes us on a lively photographic tour of the region’s transport scene. The journey takes us everywhere from genteel towns like Horsforth, Ilkley and Wetherby down to areas of heavy industry such as the Don Valley in Sheff...

Peter Tucker presents a photographic survey of London’s red buses from his teenage years in the 1990s to the present day. Buses featured in this colourful publication include the classic AEC Routemaster, the sophisticated Leyland Titan, the sturdy MCW Metrobus and intriguing National Greenway. There is also extensive coverage of modern designs including the Dennis Trident, Scania OmniCity and much-hyped New Routemaster.Buses are featured in London’s diverse urban environments, ever...

The English Lake District and North Lancashire is one of the most beautiful regions of Great Britain. It is also one of less documented areas of the modern bus scene, being sparsely populated, relatively remote and lacking in bus services. Here, Peter Tucker presents a photographic survey of the area since the 1990s. Packed with a wealth of largely unpublished photographs, the book features a wide variety of places including Ambleside, Barrow-in-Furness, Kendal, Keswick, and Windermere – p...

The North of England has long been an area of immense interest to bus enthusiasts. In Urban Buses in Northern England: A Second View, Peter Tucker presents another fine selection of photographs representing the area’s urban bus scene between the 1990s and the present day. Buses from the North East, North West and Yorkshire regions of England are featured, including operators such as Arriva, First, Northern, Stagecoach and Yorkshire Rider, plus respected independents such as OK Travel. Othe...

Teesside is a conurbation and industrial area in the north-east of England. Less well known than other significant industrial areas such as Tyneside, the Potteries and the Black Country, Teesside has a valuable industrial heritage. Based principally on the towns of Billingham, Middlesbrough, Redcar, Stockton-on-Tees and Thornaby, Teesside was a key area for engineering, iron and steel, shipbuilding and the production of chemicals.Today, chemicals and engineering are still important...

The North East is a region of great geographic, economic and social contrasts. Peter Tucker presents a fascinating photographic survey of the region’s current bus and coach scene. From the urban streets of Billingham, Blyth, Darlington, Philadelphia and Newcastle to the gentler areas of Belford, Edmondsley, Norton and Ryhope, plus everything in between, Peter Tucker has produced a valuable photographic record of the modern bus scene. Featuring Arriva, Go North East and Stagecoach, plus var...

The North East is a region of great geographic, economic and social contrast. Comprising the counties of Northumberland, County Durham and the former counties of Cleveland and Tyne and Wear, the region has always been of immense interest to bus enthusiasts. In the 1990s, armed with only his camera, an Explorer North East ticket and some money for lunch, teenager Peter Tucker spent his school holidays visiting the region and recording the post-deregulation bus scene. From the smoky streets ...

Nineteen Eighty-Four (also published as 1984) is a dystopian novel by English writer George Orwell. The story takes place in an imagined future in an unspecified year believed to be 1984, when much of the world is in perpetual war. Great Britain, now known as Airstrip One, has become a province of the totalitarian superstate Oceania, which is led by Big Brother, a dictatorial leader supported by an intense cult of personality manufactured by the Party's Thought Police. The...

"Madame Chrysanthème," written by Pierre Loti and first published in 1887, is a semi-autobiographical novel that delves into the complexities of cultural encounters, love, and the ephemeral nature of relationships. Set in the exotic landscape of late 19th century Japan, the novel is both a travelogue and a poignant love story, reflecting Loti's own experiences as a naval officer stationed in Nagasaki.The story follows the protagonist, a French naval officer named Pierre, who arrive...

A medieval musician is wandering through the Scottish borders, seeking hospitality at Newark Castle which is where the story is told: the 'Flower of Teviot'.The minstrel recounts a love story between Lady Margaret Scott of Buccleuch and Baron Henry of Cranstoun. He is an ally of the Ker Clan. However, unfortunately, a serious feud subsists between the two border clans of Scott and Carr/Ker, which has resulted in the recent murder of Lady Margaret's father. This is causing Margaret'...