Isle of Wight and Central South Coast Buses
the last 30 years
$45.39
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
15 September 2025
Summary
Isle Ride: Buses of the Isle of Wight and Central South Coast
The Isle of Wight’s principal bus operator, Southern Vectis, carries a name echoing the island’s Roman past. From Queen Victoria’s reign onward, the island’s popularity surged, driving transport expansion. After 1966, Dr. Beeching’s cuts decimated the island’s rail network, leaving only 9 miles of mainline track between Ryde Pier and Shanklin.
This opened doors for bus and coach companies to fill the void. Matt Co…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398124158 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 139812415X |
| Author: | Matt Cooper |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 15 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 312g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 165mm |
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About The Author
Matt Cooper
With a lifelong interest in transport, Matt Cooper has worked for bus and rail operators in the Midlands and on the south coast. This has led to involvement in vehicle preservation as well as transport photography.
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