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New Thames Valley history from Paul Lacey
Paul's latest volume in his comprehensive work on Thames Valley will soon be available.
Paul Lacey is pleased to announce the completion of his latest and long-awaited book:
A HISTORY OF THE THAMES VALLEY TRACTION CO. LTD., 1946 ~ 1960
224 A4 pages, perfect bound in laminated covers, with 544 half-tone illustrations, full fleet list, service fleet list, route map, and appendices covering livery details, background to Newbury & District and South Midland, as well as allocations of vehicles, working arrangements and premises. A highly detailed and evocative account of all aspects of the Thames Valley activities, with the experience of over 40 years of research, fully illustrated with almost all unpublished photos
Retail Price: £25 Order your copy NOW direct for just £20!
Please quote the OCBP when ordering
Other titles currently available:
A History of the Thames Valley Traction Co. Ltd., 1920 – 1930
Retail Price: £15 Special Offer Price: £5
A History of the Thames Valley Traction Co. Ltd., 1931 – 1945
Retail Price: £25 Special Offer Price: £5
Thackray’s Way – A Family in Road Transport
Retail Price: £10 Special Offer Price: £5
50 Years of South Midland, 1921 – 1970 Written by David Flitton
Retail Price: £11 Special Offer Price: £5
Offer prices apply to orders placed with the new volume only. Send to:
Paul Lacey, 17 Sparrow Close, Woosehill, Wokingham, Berkshire, RG41 3HT, cheque payable to Paul Lacey -(post & packing inclusive).
If you live locally and prefer to collect, please call on 0118 979 4097 to arrange a mutually convenient time to visit (please do not just turn up!).
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