Volume 1: Visualisation of the British Motorway System
This Volume, edited by Sir Peter Baldwin and Robert Baldwin, is complete and on sale. The Thomas Telford publicity material is reproduced below. new book information The Motorway Achievement: Volume 1 Description The creation of the UK motorway network in the second half of the 20th century facilitated a dramatic improvement in the mobility of people and goods and contributed greatly to the prosperity enjoyed today. Key coverage
Taken together the chapters provide a set of contrasting first hand accounts of the creation of the motorway system, the problems encountered, the solutions adopted and the lessons learned for future motorway development. Author Edited by Sir Peter Baldwin and Robert Baldwin, with Contributions from 500 people/organisations. This work forms part of the Motorway Archive Trust project and development. Readership An Interesting read for all those who are, or have been, involved in transport development. Volume 2: Frontiers of Knowledge and Practice
Publication date January 2004 This Volume has now been published. An Adobe acrobat copy of the publicity "flyer" can be seen here. "The creation of the UK motorway network in the second half of the twentieth century led to a dramatic improvement in personal mobility and underpinned sustained growth in the economy. Research carried out at TRL and elsewhere made a major contribution to this achievement. In 'Frontiers of knowledge and practice', the first of three volumes to be published by the Motorway Archive Trust, the editors have drawn on contributions from eminent participants in the motorway programme to provide a set of first hand accounts of the problems encountered and the steady improvement achieved through incorporation of research and feedback from practice into Department of Transport standards and specifications. The result is a wide ranging and lively account of the role of research in the creation of the motorway network, from early beginnings in the 1950s when quality of construction and durability were major considerations to the present day when congestion and adverse socio-environmental effects present the greatest challenges." The cost of the volume is £85.00, and a priority order form can be found on the "flyer", or for those unable to access Adobe acrobat, by clicking here. Alternatively, the Thomas Telford Customer Services Department can be contacted by 'phone on +44(0)20 7665 2464, by fax on +44(0)20 7665 2245, by email on orders@thomastelford.com, or via their website. Volume 3: Building the network Publication of this Volume, which is edited by Billy McCoubrey, is expected in late 2007/early 2008. Volume 4: UK Motorway Management - The First Fifty Years This Volume, written by Bill Johnson, has been completed and publication is likely to be in late 2007/early 2008. Regional Volumes: Building the network - The North West Region (ISBN: 1-86077-352-4) This volume, written by Harry Yeadon, was published by Phillimore and Co Ltd in July 2005 and the first print run sold out. A second print run (ISBN: 13 978-1-86077-352-4) was published in December 2006. The cost remains at £20. The following description appears on the back cover of the volume: "The north west of England, home of the Industrial Revolution, also saw the beginning of a new era in road communications, when Britain's first rnotorway, the Preston By pass section of the M6, was completed in 1958. By the end of the 20th century the Region had a greater concentration of motorways than any other part of the country. It was realised early on that an improved road network based on a system of motorways was fundamental to the area's economic regeneration. The North West's diverse topography and geology presented unique challenges of considerable magnitude. The engineers involved had to contend with the rugged terrain of the Pennines and the Lake District, coastal plains, and the built up areas of major conurbations. Technical feats included crossing major rivers, the Manchester Ship Canal, other waterways and a complex railway system, in addition to the necessary provision of links to the existing road network. This compelling and eminently readable narrative traces the Region's motorway development, outlining the benefits that have resulted in terms of traffic, safety, economy and environment. A large number of colour photographs and diagrams lavishly illustrate the author's fascinating story of what was a remarkable achievement, often carried out under difficult circumstances, of which the personnel concerned can be justifiably proud. Harry Yeadon's book combines landscape, regional and transport history, and highlights the numerous bencflts from the motorway revolution." Building the network - Northern Ireland This volume, written by T J McCormick, R R Ross, J I Bill and W McCoubrey, has been published by the Northern Ireland Roads Service (ISBN: 0-9543056-6-3). It is available only on very limited circulation and cannot be purchased. Building the network - The South East and East Regions This volume, written by Sir Peter and Robert Baldwin, will be published by Phillimore and Co Ltd in 2007. The cost is expected to be £20. Building the network - The North East Region This volume, written by Joe Sims, is ready for publication, but no date has yet been fixed. It is hoped that it will be during 2008 if the necessary funds become available. Building the network - Wales This volume, written by Brian Hawker and Ron Bridle, is nearly ready for publication, but no date has yet been fixed. It is hoped that it will be during 2007 if the necessary funds become available. Building the network - The Midland Region This volume, written by John Carrington and others, is in preparation with a view to it being ready for publication in 2008. Amazon All of the above available publications can also be acquired from the Amazon website. Enter "motorway achievement" in the search box. |
