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Author:	Kevin McCormack
Title:	Bygone Edinburgh
Publisher:	Ian Allan
Country:	UK
Date:	10 Apr 2008
Format:	Hardcover
Genre:	Non-Fiction, Transport
ISBN-10:	0711032564
ISBN-13:	9780711032569
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Railmaster London 9th Mar 2019		Publisher Blurbs and Reviews: Bygone Edinburgh records Edinburgh in the period between 1945 and 1980, showing the ever changing streetscape of the city. It is a city of two halves: the medieval city with its twisting lanes dominated by the castle and St Giles and the New Town, constructed predominantly in the 18th century, with its grandiose terraces and wide streets. As well as being Scotland's capital, also called 'the Athens of the North', Edinburgh is a major commercial and industrial city with large suburbs and a port area on the south side of the Forth estuary. At the time, in order to function as a city, Edinburgh needed an efficient public transport network and with the network of suburban railways largely closed, using trams and buses, the city was able to operate effectively. Synopsis Edinburgh is a city of two halves: the mediaeval city with its twisting lanes dominated by the castle and St Giles and the New Town, constructed predominantly in the 18th century, with its grandiose terraces and wide streets. As well as being Scotland's capital, also called 'the Athens of the north', Edinburgh is a major commercial and industrial city with large suburbs and a port area on the south side of the Forth estuary. In order to function as a city, Edinburgh needed an efficient public transport network and, with a network of suburban railways, now largely closed, and trams and buses courtesy of the Corporation, the city was able to operate effectively."Bygone Edinburgh" is a follow-up to Gavin Booth's "Streets of Edinburgh", recording Edinburgh in the period between 1945 and 1980, and like the earlier book, shows the ever changing streetscape of the city. Many of the 85 colour illustrations are previously unpublished and include some aspect of public transport, such as the trams (but only until 1956, when the final trams were withdrawn) and buses, with other photographs showing a wider variety of subject, including railway and street scenes. The "Streets Of" and "Bygone" series have tapped into a rich seam of nostalgia for the lost towns and cities of the British Isles, appealing both to the transport enthusiast who find the historic views of buses and trams of interest, but also to a local audience who are fascinated by the snapshot that the books offer to their home towns. This new addition to a successful series will be sought after by all those who know Edinburgh and those with an interest in its history. The title of the book is misleading. It is about bygone public transport vehicles in and around Edinburgh, fine if you are seriously into trams, buses and railways, but any nostalgic views of bygone Edinburgh the city are mainly incidental. I would not have bought the book had I realised this. I give it two stars, only because the photos are excellent and do recall some old times, but text is minimal and specialised, and, as a real memoir of Bygone Edinburgh, the book is a non-starter for any but the transport buffs. Excellent book, full of transport photographs in colour & black/white. Trams in Edinburgh without the current problems. For anyone who remembers the era of the steam locomotive, the tram and the horse drawn milk float. This book will bring back fond memories especially if you are a native of Edinburgh. It is a collection of colour photographs(with detailed notes)which were taken mostly 40 -50 years ago. In addition to the aforementioned modes of transport there are photographs of the different types of buses on the streets at that time. It is somewhat ironical that at the time of writing this review the trams are due to be reintroduced to the streets of Edinburgh sometime this year. Or is it next? The project having been beset with problems and delays. But then, what's new!

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