Rail enthusiasts and history buffs, get ready to embark on a captivating journey through time with two exceptional new releases from Mortons Books. These meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated works bring the rich heritage of the UK’s railways to life.
🚋 Trams and Recollections: Edinburgh 1956 by Henry Conn
📅 Published: June 28, 2024
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📖 Pages: 64
💷 Price: £11.99
Experience the Last Days of Edinburgh’s Trams
Step back to 1956, the final year of tramway operation in Edinburgh. Through the lens of photographers David and John Clarke, Henry Conn brings us rare and evocative images of routes 6, 7, 11, 13, 14, 16, 17, 19, 23, and 28.
Feel the nostalgia as trams make their final journeys:
March 11: Route 7 replaced by buses, Route 17 withdrawn
May 5: Leith tram depot closes
May 27: Routes 6 and 19 cease
June 16: Routes 13 and 14 withdrawn
November 16: The last tram runs
This first book in a new series offers a unique, chronological glimpse into the past, with photos from David and John’s visits on July 2, 3, and 12. Don’t miss this chance to relive Edinburgh’s tram history.
🚂 Crewe Works – A Celebration of Steam by Keith Langston
📅 Published: June 28, 2024
📖 Pages: 200
💷 Price: £39.99
Journey Through the Heart of Steam Locomotive History
From the first steam locomotive, No 32 Tamerline, completed on March 10, 1843, to the last, BR 9F No 92250, in December 1958, Keith Langston’s book celebrates Crewe Works’ legacy. Over 115 years, 7,331 steam locomotives were built, making Crewe a world-renowned center of railway excellence.
1913: The Railway Magazine hailed Crewe as “the most famous railway works in the world.”
Community Spirit: Discover the stories of the workers who considered Crewe the ‘beating heart’ of their town.
Richly illustrated and deeply researched, this tribute to Crewe’s steam era is a must-have for railway enthusiasts.
📚 Order Your Copies Today!
Both books are available now from Mortons Books. Whether you’re a fan of trams or steam locomotives, these publications offer a window into the golden age of railways.
🛒 Buy Trams and Recollections: Edinburgh 1956
🛒 Buy Crewe Works – A Celebration of Steam
Relive the history and celebrate the legacy of Britain’s railways with these exceptional books.
Visit www.mortonsbooks.co.uk for more information.
