The Wharncliffe Transport imprint has been designed to encourage readers to remember the classic days of British transport. Covering all periods of railways, buses, trams, cars, canals and bikes, these books provide a nostalgic look back at classic engines and vehicles. Some titles will be illustration led, whilst others will concentrate on the memories such classic machines evoke. All will inspire anyone with an interest in British transport history.
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Very compelling read! The book follows the death and subsequent trial of his killer, a unique view into the judicial system in the early 1900’s and how things can go very wrong. I really enjoyed the book. It read very well, and kept me interested. The author was able to break down the case, the problems with it and alternative conclusions without the story becoming rote or dry. I appreciated that the case was viewed objectively from both sides, that is if the accused was the killer, and if not. Overall, a very satisfying read, and definitely makes me want to see if the case in reopened!
NetGalley, Leigh Bacon
Very compelling read! The book follows the death and subsequent trial of his killer, a unique view into the judicial system in the early 1900’s and how things can go very wrong. I really enjoyed the book. It read very well, and kept me interested. The author was able to break down the case, the problems with it and alternative conclusions without the story becoming rote or dry. I appreciated that the case was viewed objectively from both sides, that is if the accused was the killer, and if not. Overall, a very satisfying read, and definitely makes me want to see if the case in reopened!
NetGalley, Leigh Bacon
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Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers 294
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"Following his interesting book on Hondas at the Isle of Man, Matthew Richardson now has written an equally fascinating book on Yamahas in competition... Richardson's book is a great read..."
NZ Bike Rider Magazine - June/July 2025 issue
"Following his interesting book on Hondas at the Isle of Man, Matthew Richardson now has written an equally fascinating book on Yamahas in competition... Richardson's book is a great read..."
NZ Bike Rider Magazine - June/July 2025 issue
This is a thoroughly comprehensive and well researched account of the entire career of the 'Baby Deltics' ... All in all, this is a fine example of what a study of modern traction should look like."
The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society, The Railway Observer - May 2025, Volume 95
This is a thoroughly comprehensive and well researched account of the entire career of the 'Baby Deltics' ... All in all, this is a fine example of what a study of modern traction should look like."
The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society, The Railway Observer - May 2025, Volume 95
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Locomotive Portraits
Whilst ever there have been railways there have been artists keen to paint them. Many famous names have included aspects of the railways in their paintings, including most notably Claude Monet and J M W Turner. This enthusiasm has been kept alive by the formation in the UK of the Guild of Railway Artists, of which there are over two hundred members… Read more...
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Flying Scotsman
From hauling the first non-stop express from London to Edinburgh in 1928 and breaking the 100mph barrier in 1934, to being sold in 1963, and to its final home at the York National Railway Centre, The Flying Scotsman has a rich and, at times, controversial history. It has travelled across the USA and steamed across Australia, changed owners and colour… Read more...
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Fred Dibnah
Mid-Cheshire based heritage transportation specialist photographer and feature writer Keith Langston travelled extensively with Fred Dibnah during the filming of his last TV series, 'Made in Britain.' Following Fred's untimely death, Keith embarked upon the creation of a book, drawing not only on his experiences with the Bolton born steeplejack and… Read more...
