The long awaited Tribute to Rigby Road Works Volume 1 book by John Woodman was launched last week at a special ceremony at the very place of its name. Those who had pre-ordered the book were invited to the ceremony to meet the author – transport historian John Woodman – and to take a trip to Pleasure Beach by tram.
The book takes a behind the scenes look at Rigby Road depot from 1922 through to 2006 and volume 1 covers the period up until 1954.
Mr Woodman commented: “Blackpool operates the very last traditional tram and bus system in the UK – bar none. I felt impelled to create an accolade to the continuance of this essential and vital resource that is really taken for granted by most of us. It underpins the fabric of the town and economy of the entire Fylde coast. I feel privileged to provide a personal record of this continuing story of municipal endeavour, and am hopeful that a permanent visitor attraction can be created through the trams and buses now being restored locally in Blackpool – such is the scale of international interest in the resort's colourful and living transport history."
Volume 1 is out now and is priced at approximately £39. It is available at a selected number of local retailers, Motor Books, London and heritage transport shops across the UK along with the publisher – Rigby Road Publishing. click here for an order form from the publisher.
Source: Blackpool Gazette