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Welcome to The Local Transport History Library

Our FREE illustrated PDF booklets cover the period up to de-regulation in 1986 and contain a potted history and basic fleet list for quick reference. More detailed information can usually be obtained commercially elsewhere.

All our booklets are produced with the goodwill and co-operation of many individuals and organisations without whom this website would not be possible (see ‘Site Information’ for credits).

*** OVER 300 FREE PDF ROAD TRANSPORT HISTORY BOOKLETS ***
….Never out of stock……Never out of print…..

Wilts & Dorset Motor Services 1915-1972

Reading Corporation Transport 1901-1986

New publications are always being added to the site. You can check out the most recent NEW publications and updates to our PDF booklets…

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for details

Recent Publications and Updates

The Local Transport History FREE Photo Library

These photos date from around the time of de-regulation and cover the colourful scene as many operators vied for passengers. Recently donated to the LTHL we are now making these available to everyone.

* Over 500 photos available *

Support The Local Transport History Library

Help this website remain FREE by making a donation of any amount. You can also make regular monthly or yearly donations if you wish.

Payments are processed through PayPal but you do not need to have a PayPal account simply click ‘Donate with debit or credit card’.

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Please Note: The Local Transport History Library (LTHL) has no connection with the similarly named ‘Local Transport History’ website which is actually a pirated copy of Peter Gould’s original website that has been posted back onto the Internet without permission by one individual, who is fraudulently claiming copyright; it is also out of date. Peter Gould’s original histories and fleet lists have now been transferred to the LTHL site in illustrated PDF format and are regularly updated. There are now 300+ fleet lists and histories on the LTHL website - double the original site!

South Notts Bus Co Ltd 1926-1991

The LTHL holds the copyright on all PDF booklets on this website and they should not be copied or reproduced in whole or part anywhere without the requisite permission. They may not be reproduced for commercial purposes, however they may be reproduced without permission on enthusiasts, not-for-profit or charitable websites providing the booklets are credited as follows and offered free of charge:

“reproduced by kind permission of the Local Transport History Library (www.lthlibrary.org.uk)”

If in doubt just ask - we have never refused permission for genuine non-commercial usage