Malcolm Batten Libros

A fascinating photographic account of the heyday of the minibus looks back at the rise and fall of the minibus in British bus services.

Good Quality Photographs, Interesting Text, Long Informative Captions, Useful To Modellers

Delve into a captivating photographic journey showcasing European coaches that traveled to Britain from the 1970s onward. This collection highlights the evolution of coach design and the cultural exchanges between Europe and Britain, offering a visual narrative that captures the essence of travel and transportation during this period. Each image tells a story of the era, reflecting the changing landscapes and the significance of coaches in connecting communities across borders.

Malcolm Batten examines the way in which the railways of East London have changed and developed over the years, bringing the story right up to date with the introduction of Crossrail.

Previously unpublished photos showing the variety of shipping seen along the River Thames since the turn of the century.

With previously unseen photographs, this book documents buses and coaches after the end of their usual service life.

Rare and previously unpublished images of the Wessex bus scene. This, the second in a pair of books, covers the local authority fleets, independent companies, and the Isle of Wight.

Fascinating previously unpublished images documenting these important workhorses of the bus industry.

A wonderful tribute to an unheralded part of the nation's bus network with a variety of trainers and service vehicles.

Previously unpublished photographs looking at steam railways around London over the last fifty years.