The Society publishes books under a number of imprints. The principal ones are the Provincial Historical Research Group (PHRG) and the London Historical Research Group (LHRG), both of which add new titles on a regular basis. Additionally, there are occasional books produced by the OS (of which only one is currently in print).
Current titles in the individual categories are listed below, including full details of how to obtain them.
by Clive Cheeseman, published September 2020, priced at £9.95. ISBN 978-1-909091-23-8
BUSES ON THE A696 - OPERATIONS IN NORTH WEST NORTHUMBERLAND
by David Holding, based on research by C R Warn. Published July 2020. 72 pages, fully illustrated £10.95.
ANTHOLOGY 1985-2010
ANTHOLOGY 1985-2010: EXTRACTS FROM THE FIRST 25 YEARS OF PHRG. Edited by David J Bubier, published October 2018. ISBN 978-1-909091-20-7. 88 pages, fully illustrated £10.95.
THE BRUTONIAN STORY: A SOMERSET INDEPDENDENT
by Michael Wadman. ISBN 978-1-909091-21-4. 60 pages, 3 maps, 29 photos (12 in colour). £9.95.
THE CHARTHAM BUS - MEMOIR OF A KENT INDEPENDENT
by David J Bubier. An account of the origins, tribulations and demise of a Canterbury based stage operator. 48 pages, 29 illustrations, map and timetables. Priced at £8.95, published August 2016. ISBN 978 1 909091 07 8
"The Express" Express Omnibus Co (Durham) Ltd - Durham District Services
by David Holding & Bob Kell. A profusely illustrated account of this operator and its successors. 88 pages, cover price £14.50. ISBN 978 1 909091 19 1
THE RECOLLECTIONS OF HENRY WEBB
The Life and times of an Edwardian busman ISBN 978-1-909091-06-1 (2015) 142 Pages, £14.95.
Please note that London's Buses Volume 3 is available through MDS Books, not direct from LHRG. Volumes 1 & 2 were published over 30 years ago and are out of print, but second-hand copies may be available via BusMart.
LT, LS and LTC vehicle histories: Volume 1
Published January 2021, 200 pages £12.00 plus £2.00 P&P……………… ISBN: 978 1 909091 18 4
LT, LS and LTC vehicle histories: Volume 2
Published January 2021, 192 pages £12.00 plus £2.00 P&P……………… ISBN: 978 1 909091 29 0
LT, LS and LTC vehicle histories: two volumes
********* Special offer ********* Two volumes ordered together £24.00 including P&P
London's Buses Vol 3: Country Independents 1919-1939 - Part Two
Published 2019 £35.00................. 512 pages, hardback.................... Available via MDS Books ............. ISBN: 978 1 909091 25 2
They Also Served - Bus Route 410
The story of the buses that served RAF Biggin Hill and the area ......... Published 2019, A5, 32 pages …… £5.00 plus £1.25 P&P…………… ISBN: 978 1 909091 26 9
Shades of Green, with a photographic history of Leatherhead Garage
Rod Lucas on London Country ...... Published 2018, 128 pages ............ £22.00 plus £2.00 P&P …………… ISBN: 978 1 909091 16 0
LBUT - second edition
LONDON BUS AND UNDERGROUND TIMETABLES ..................... Published 2016, 130 pp, illustrated £10.00 plus £2.00 P&P ................... ISBN: 978 1 909091 14 6
LBUT Supplement
LONDON BUS AND UNDERGROUND TIMETABLES - Supplement ............ Published 2018, 16 pp, illustrated £4.00 plus £1.50 P&P ...................... ISBN: 978 1 909091 17 7
*** SPECIAL OFFER ***
LBUT second edition ..... AND ..... LBUT Supplement ...................... £13.00 plus £2.00 P&P ...................................................... ......................................................
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 1
1899 - Nov 1908 (2nd edition) 64pp. Sorry, the printed version has now sold out, see LHRG Publications page for a PDF version
** MORiL SPECIAL OFFER **
MORiL Volumes 2 to 8A inclusive .... £70.00 plus £9.00 P&P
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 2
November 1908 - December 1912 Revised edition (2007). 78 pages £7.50 plus £2.00 P&P…………… ISBN: 978 0 901307 52 1
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 3
January 1913 - February 1915 … Revised 2015, 128 pp, illustrated £10.00 plus £2.00 P&P..................... ISBN: 978 1 909091 13 9
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 4
March 1915 - December 1919…… 132 pages………………………… £9.95 plus £2.00 P&P…………… ISBN: 978 0 901307 61 3
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 5
January 1920 - December 1921… 100 pages………………………… £8.50 plus £2.00 P&P…………… ISBN: 978 0 901307 64 4
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 6A
January 1922 - November 1924… 180 pages………………………… £17.00 plus £2.00 P&P…………… ISBN: 978 0 901307 71 8
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 7A
December 1924 - December 1926… 184 pages…………………………… £16.50 plus £2.00 P&P …………… ISBN: 978 0 901307 65 1
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 8A
January 1927 - December 1928… 196 pages………………………… £18.50 plus £2.00 P&P …………… ISBN: 978 0 901307 74
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 9A
January 1929 - December 1930 … 192 pages..................................... ***** Sorry, now sold out ***** ISBN: 978 1 909091 02 3
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 10A
January 1931 - December 1932… Published 2014, 204 pages……. ***** Sorry, now sold out ***** ISBN: 978 1 909091 09 2
Motor Omnibus Routes in London Volume 11A
January 1933 - December 1934… Published 2015, 232 pp, illustrated Last few, £13.00 plus £2.00 P&P.... ISBN: 978 1 909091 12 2
Buses in Brentwood
A brief history by Chris Stewart....... Published 2016 jointly with PHRG... A5, 32 pages, fully illustrated …… £4.75 plus £1.25 P&P……………… ISBN: 978 1 909091 15 3
A History of the Buses, Trams & Trolleybuses of Enfield & Edmonton
By David Domin, fully illustrated. Published 2014, 96 pages……… £10.00 plus £2.00 P&P ………… ISBN: 978 1 909091 10 8
A London Anthology - Bulletin articles to mark 50 years of LHRG
Published 2013. 108 pages………… £8.00 plus £2.00 P&P……………… 45 articles, list on LHRG pages ....... ISBN: 978 1 909091 05 4
LONDON’S FORGOTTEN BUS OPERATIONS – Public Motor Transport in Bedfordshire 1899-1919
By J.M. Cummings. 48 pages…… £4.50 plus £2.00 P&P…………… ISBN: 978 1 901307 54 8
Vanguard - an important chapter in the early history of the London motorbus
Published 2001, 52 pages……… ISBN: 978 0 901307 62 9 ................. *** Sorry, now sold out ***
Early London Motorbus Registrations (excluding B-type)
Compiled by John M. Cummings..... Published 2003, 51 pages.............. ISBN: 978 0 901307 63 7…………… *** Sorry, now sold out ***
London Transport Second series bus bodies
1939-1960, body numbers 1-9232 Published 2013, 142 pages……… ISBN: 978 1 909091 04 7…………… Sorry, now sold out, but may still be available from Dinnages, see LHRG Publications page
Address For Orders
Orders and payment for all LHRG publications (except London's Buses Volume 3, available via MDS Books) may be made electronically - details on the LHRG Publications page.
Alternatively, orders by post should be addressed to:
The following titles are published directly by the Society.
Majestic - The story of the BET group's smallest fleet.
A brief history of this Manchester based company including competition on the London service in 1930. Researched by Maurice Bateman, John Bennett, Michael Eyre & others. 32 pages. Cover price £6.90, ISBN 978 1 909091 03 0.
Eastern National: Memories of a Bus Company
Edited and compiled by Andy Gipson on behalf of the Eastern & Southern Branch. Published November 2020, to coincide with the 90th anniversary of the creation of Eastern National. The book has stories of life on and off the buses from people who worked and had an interest with the company. 168 pages. Cover price £12.00 plus £3.00 p&p for non OS Members. ISBN: 978 1 909091 276.
Obtainable (online or at sales stalls) from: MDS Books (www.mdsbooks.co.uk)
Please note:
The Eastern National book is available ONLY from Ian Barlex, E&S Branch Distribution Officer, 3 Caledonian Close, Ilford IG3 9QF, E mail. IB@chadwellassociates.co.uk
Unfortunately orders are currently subject to considerable delay as Royal Mail services at postcode IG3 are adversely affected by the pandemic. An order for the book can still be made by bank transfer or if you prefer by collection (in accordance with the current Government rules and regulations) at 3 Caledonian Close, Ilford IG3 9QF. You must contact Ian at IB@chadwellassociates.co.uk in advance to confirm your details for either option.
The E&S Branch apologise for any inconvenience this has caused for reasons beyond our control.