The 1970s were among London Transport s most troubled years. AUTHOR: Matthew Wharmby is an author, photographer and editor who specialises in London bus history. John Laker was born in Ruislip and began to take an interest in Londons buses as in the late 1940s.
A proper book not a “bookzine “! All illustrations are crystal clear on high quality paper. The author has several books to his credit , mainly London vehicles, and this one is in partnership with someone who is more connected with videos.
Spread over ten chapters, my favourite has to be no8 which covers Aldenham works, a look behind the scenes which kept London Transport wheels turning. It is not just the buses that create interest but all the machinery used to virtually recycle a bus and how this old for new approach was achieved.
Every class of bus operated during 1970 to 1980 is covered with each photograph accompanied by an informative caption
, a veritable goldmine for model makers and the enthusiast alike.