The first of the KBH Topic books it was published in 1979 and illustrated by Gay Galsworthy with lots of photographs, drawings and exercises. There is encouragement for further research and ideas for activities. It is a book which may interest transport enthusiasts.

Twenty chapters cover Roman Times, Middle Ages, Tudor & Stuart Times, Turnpike Trusts, The Golden Age of Coaching, the Canals, The Railways, Traveling by Train, The Railway Scene, At the Seaside, Steam on the Road, Cycling, The Motor Revolution, Motoring in Britain, Town Transport, Towns and Traffic, Modern Railways, Special Vehicles and Just for Fun.

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