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Ways of the World: A history of the world's roads and of the vehicles that used them by M G Lay (Rutgers University Press, 1992) USA edition only, available through online bookshops.
This starts with the footpath, goes on to the technology of asphalt and bridge-building, including a list of extant Roman arched bridges, and also covers the internal combustion engine and its predecessors.
British Engineerium
www.britishengineerium.com/
A beautifully restored working Victorian pumping station and museum of mechanical antiquities with a magnificent collection of steam-driven engines.
Old Glory Magazine
www.oldglory.co.uk
Magazine for anyone interested in the restoration of old machinery, with beautiful colour images of engines past and present.
National Motor Museum
www.beaulieu.co.uk
In the heart of the New Forest the National Motor Museum houses a collection of over 250 classic motor vehicles.
Chiltern Open Air Museum
Newland Park
Gorelands Lane
Chalfont St Giles
Bucks HP8 4AB
Tel: 01494 871117
www.coam.org.uk/
A fascinating collection of over 30 historic buildings, including barns, granaries, labourers' cottages, a chapel and a village hall, toll house, a reconstructed Iron Age house and a fully furnished 1940s prefab. They also have a 1927 steamroller and several diesel rollers.
Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive
Leeds LS10 1LT
Tel: 0113 220 1916
E-mail: enquiries@armouries.org.uk
www.armouries.org.uk/leeds/index.html
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds opened in 1996 as the new home for the national collection of arms and armour, and has five themed galleries covering war, tournament, self-defence, hunting and the arms and armour of the Orient as well as lots of live events.
Aveling and Porter Ltd Rochester by J M Preston (North Kent Books, 1987) £3
Official History of Aveling and Porter, the company that built the steamroller restored by Salvage Squad.
British Road Steam Vehicles: A pictorial history (Collins & Brown, 1999) £14.99
History of the steam engine in Britain.
Road Rollers by Derek Rayner (Shire Publications, 1992) £2.95
History of road rollers by one of Britain's foremost steam experts.
Steam at Work: Road and farm engines by Anthony Beaumont (David and Charles, 1981) out of print but may be available in libraries or through specialist bookshops.
Industrial and agricultural history through the vehicles that did the work.
National Traction Engine Trust
www.ntet.co.uk/
UK-based site dedicated to the preservation of steam-powered traction and stationary engines and ancillary equipment. Provides help on all aspects of steam preservation.
Road Locomotive Society
www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~aprobert/roadloco.htm
Charity that encourages education and research into the history of self-propelling steam engines and vehicles. Also provides a forum for the exchange of information about the steam road vehicle in all its forms.
Road Roller Association
www.r-r-a.org.uk
Aims to encourage the preservation of rollers, both steam and motor, living vans, water carts, tar boilers and other equipment used for road construction.
The Traction Engine Pages
www.webtech.co.uk/traction/index.html
Steam and historic machinery web links, pictures, events diary and noticeboard for enthusiasts.
The Illustrated Directory of Tanks of the World by David Miller (Salamander Books, 2000) £7.99
A reference source, including detailed technical specifications, development details, and informed comment on performance of more than 150 tanks from World War I to the present day.
Jane's Tank & Combat Vehicle Recognition Guide by Christopher F Foss (Collins, 2000) £16.99
The second edition of this guide to the world's tanks and armoured fighting vehicles (AFVs) includes a greater range of vehicles and a new indexing system.
Tank Versus Tank: The illustrated story of armoured battlefield conflict in the twentieth century by Kenneth Macksey (Bounty Books, 2001) £5.99
This illustrated study of tank tactics and strategy explains the international development and deployment of the tank against itself and a background of technical innovations and growing threats from mines, grenades, aircraft and missiles.
The Greenhill Armoured Fighting Vehicles Data Book by Ian V Hogg (Greenhill Books, 2000) £29.95
Aims to present detailed technical data for every armoured vehicle ever built, along with evaluations of impact and performance.
Tanks of the World 1915-45 by Peter Chamberlain (Cassell Military, 2002) £20
A visual history of the development of the tank worldwide, from the primitive beginnings of World War I to the end of World War II. Over 1,000 photographs plus data and development notes show all the tanks produced for military service, including prototypes and experimental models.
The Tank Museum Bovington
www.tankmuseum.co.uk
Information and excellent images in this extensive collection of tanks and tank-related exhibits. Also has a workshop and news section.
The Military Vehicle Technology Foundation (MVTF)
www.milvehtechfound.com
The MVTF acquires and restores military vehicles from all over the world. This site features an inventory of the collection plus information on current projects.
Engineering Gallery
www.armouredengineer.force9.co.uk/engineer.htm
Some good close-up shots of the Centurion tank among others.
AVF Interiors: Web Magazine
www.kithobbyist.com/AFVInteriors/centavre/centavre.html
Loads of pictures and in-depth information on tanks.
Allexperts.com
www.allexperts.com
Claims to be the oldest and largest free Q&A service on the internet. The 'auto repair' category contains sub-sections on tyres and on specific makes and models – from military vehicles to small engines.
Tanks in World War 2
www.military.cz/panzer/indeng/taneng.htm
Chat room, online voting and screensavers available for enthusiasts.
Battle Tanks
www.battletanks.com
A collection of information and photos of most major tanks of the leading countries from World War II to the present. Fully-tracked, self-propelled artillery and anti-tank guns will be added as this website develops.
Tanks and Fighting Vehicles
www.rt66.com/~korteng/SmallArms/tanks.htm#top
Gives specifications of a number of tanks, including the UK's Centurion, with clear photographs.
1956: The Suez Canal Adventure
www.megastories.com/mideast/wars/1956.htm
Background information on the war over control of the Suez Canal.
Bristol Motor Cars by Dave Randle (Sutton Publishing, 2001) £12.99
Using over 200 photographs, the author sets out to capture the essence of a very special motorcar, and to set it in its historical context.
Bristol Cars: A Brooklands portfolio edited by R M Clarke (Brooklands Books, 2001) £24.95
A comprehensive guide to the cars and personalities behind the Bristol, with information about models 400 to 603 and Brigand. It also includes tests done by classic car magazines since 1992.
The Bristol Aeroplane Company
www.bristol-aeroplane.com/index.html
Family website with biographies of the founders of the Bristol Aeroplane Company.
Bristol Cars
www.bristolcars.co.uk
Official site of the Bristol car manufacturer. The spare parts bulletin lists over 300,000 new spare parts in stock at their factory.
Bristol Owners Club
www.boc.net/
Club history, news and calendar of events of interest to owners and aficionados. Website has online images of the Type 407 models.
Gyroplanes by Hugh Bancroft-Wilson (Llangeitho Times Publishing, 1998) £13.95
Information ranging from the basics of rotary winged flight to detailed instructions to help you construct your own gyroplane. Photographs and line drawings throughout.
The Gyroplane Flight Manual by Paul Bergen Abbott (Aviation Books, 1996). USA edition only, available through online bookshops.
Widely read book that describes the flight characteristics of gyroplanes and discusses the risks and safety of these aircraft.
Owners Handbook for Ultralight Gyroplanes by Peter Lovegrove (The Popular Flying Association, 1999) £19.95. Available online at www.pfa.org.uk
Comprehensive maintenance manual which looks at airframe structure, powering, gears, cables, filters, props, engines, rotor assembly, seats and belts and fuel systems. Layouts are provided.
Australian Sports Rotorcraft Association Inc (ASRA)
www.asra.org.au/
Website featuring useful technical information and articles on the history and definition of a gyroplane. Also some discussion of the physics of gyroplane flight.
Royal Aeronautical Society
www.raes.org.uk/
Website of the multidisciplinary professional institution that aims to cater for the entire aerospace community. Search recent additions to its extensive and historic online library.
The British Rotorcraft Association
www.gyroplanes.org/
Site providing information about what a gyroplane is and where to find an instructor in the UK.
The Popular Rotorcraft Association
www.pra.org/
Major US organisation dedicated to home-built helicopters and autogyros (gyros, gyrocopters, gyroplanes). Information for novices and experts with extensive links and pictures.
The Wobbly Flyer UK Gyro Page
www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Runway/8722/index.html
Site that provides a record of the construction of a boomtrainer/gyroglider, with pictures, drawings and downloads.
Autogyro Quarterly
9 Layton Road
Parkstone
Poole
Dorset BH12 2BH
Fly Gyro!
Lady Street
Dulverton
Somerset TA22 9DB
The Helicopter Museum
Locking Moor Road
Weston super Mare
Somerset BS22 8PL
Tel: 01934 635227
E-mail: office@helimuseum.fsnet.co.uk
Website: www.helicoptermuseum.co.uk
Site with details of opening times, location and some information about the museum collection and its history.
Steamboats on the Western Rivers: An economic and technological history by Louis C Hunter and Beatrice Jones Hunter (Dover Publications, 1994) £18.85
US history of the carrier that helped eclipse canal boats and in turn suffered their fate when rails were laid.
Steam at Sea edited by Denis Griffiths (Brassey's: Conway Maritime, 1997) £30
Covers the development and decline of the steam engines used to power ships from the late 18th century to the present day.
The Advent of Steam edited by Basil Greenhill (Brassey's: Conway Maritime, 1993) £28
Examines the history of the merchant steamship, from the introduction of the paddle to screw propulsion and the emergence of efficient compound engines.
The Engineers Emporium
www.theengineersemporium.co.uk
Site for steam collectors, offering a range of kits, machinery, spare parts as well as technical information, engineering services and features steam engines to buy, with pictures.
The National Maritime Museum
www.nmm.ac.uk/
Website of the largest maritime museum in the world. Explore exhibitions online or use the search facility to locate areas of particular interest. A wealth of information on steam-powered ships.
The Steam Boat Association of Great Britain
www.steamboat.org.uk
Organisation which aims to foster and encourage steamboating and the building, development, preservation and restoration of steamboats and steam machinery. Features details of forthcoming events and extensive links.
Steam Engine Library
www.history.rochester.edu/steam/
An online collection of historical documents relating to the history of the steam engine.
Steamboaters Web Ring
www.pcez.com/~artemis/HSWRhome.htm
International hobbyists web ring.
SL Woodbine
http://homepages.rya-online.net/steamboat/index.htm
This website shows, in words and pictures, the building of a modern steam launch.
An Illustrated History of Fire Engines by Roger C Mardon (Ian Allan Publishing, 2001) £19.99
Follows the development of specialist firefighting equipment from the earliest manhandled or horse-powered trailers to the huge engines used today.
The Fire Brigade Handbook by Keith Grimes (British Bus Publishing, 2001) £15
Information on fire engine fleets for every county in Britain, complete with photographs.
Those Magnificent Old Steam Fire Engines by W Fred Conway (Partners Publishing Group, 1996) £25.99
History of Canadian fire engines.
Fire World
www.fireworld.org.uk/
Website of the Fire Services National Museum Trust, featuring pictures of the collection and contact details.
Firenet
www.fire.org.uk/
Comprehensive and informative website with links and information about most, if not all, the fire services in the British Isles, as well as advice on fire safety and recruitment.
The Fire Appliance Enthusiast
http://myall.future.easyspace.com/
UK-based enthusiasts' site. Some unusual international links.
The London Fire Brigade (LFB)
www.london-fire.gov.uk/
This site features current and historical information on the LFB, safety advice and details for visitors to the LFB Museum.
The Museum of British Road Transport
www.mbrt.co.uk
Website of the Coventry-based museum with information for visitors, interactive kids' zone and sounds and images from the Coventry Blitz.
The Strathclyde Fire Brigade Preservation Group
www.ayeready.org
Website with information and images covering the history of firefighting throughout Strathclyde.
Stout Strong and Sturdy: The Alvis Stalwart story by John L Rue (Konig Verlag, 1998) US edition only, available through online bookshops.
Information on the Stalwart series' development, from prototypes to production. Photographs and 1/35 scale plans.
Alvis Stalwart Owners and Enthusiasts Site
www.stalwart.org/
Site giving a word-and-image description of the various types of Stalwart, as well as technical and parts information. Also, postings of events where you can see a Stolly.
Reme Museum of Technology
www.rememuseum.org.uk/
Excellent website representing this varied collection by photographs and specifications online – including their Alvis Stalwart. Good links to other military museums within the UK.
Royal Artillery Museum
www.firepower.org.uk/
Website of the museum based at the Royal Arsenal, Woolwich. Visitor information plus details of the museum's research facilities and events.
The Tank Museum
www.tankmuseum.org
Museum based in Dorset, housing the world's largest collection of armoured fighting vehicles. Some of the collection can be viewed online. Information about the museum's library and education services is also available.
Engine Management by Dave Walker (Haynes Group, 2001) £9.99
Manual that seeks to unravel the art of engine management in lay terms.
Lola: The illustrated history 1957-1977 by John Starkey and Ken Wells (Veloce Publishing plc, 1998) £35
Outlines the history and detail of the 63 Lola types built between 1957 and 1977 and the company that built them.
Repairing and Restoring Classic Car Components by Peter Wallage and John Wallage (Haynes Group, 2001) £17.99
Written by experts and clearly illustrated, this book is indispensable for people who want to keep a restored car on the road, as well as those undertaking a full rebuild.
British Racing Drivers' Club
www.brdc.co.uk/flash.htm
Comprehensive website originally intended as a service to Members of the British Racing Drivers' Club, but it's a good source of information for all motorsports enthusiasts.
Force Racing Series
www.f5000.co.uk
Race reports and news from the world of 5-litre engine racing.
Lola
www.lola-group.com/index_frameset.cfm
Website of the re-invented Lola, comprising Lola Motorsport, Lola Technology and Lola Manufacturing.
Vintage Auto Racing
www.vintageautoracing.com/
Website affiliated to Vintage Lane magazine, with advice on how to get involved in the sport, events listings and classified ads.
Sailing Barges by Frank Carr (Terence Dalton, 1989) £27.50
Comprehensive and authoritative book.
Surveying and Restoring Classic Boats by J C Winters (Adlard Coles Nautical, 1992) £12.99
Guide for potential buyers that also discusses power and sailing craft, and the wide variety of boatbuilding materials, from traditional to high tech wood, as well as engines and rigs, storage and finance.
The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships
www.adls.org.uk/
Website featuring the history of the association, a list of the ships that took part and information about future events.
BoatDesign.net
http://boatdesign.net
Comprehensive website that puts boatbuilders and designers in touch with each other and looks at innovations in powerboat design. Features boatbuilding projects by amateurs and professionals and gives information about resources and materials.
Boat Hull Design
http://sites.state.pa.us/PA_Exec/Fish_Boat/julaug99/boathull.htm
A look at different types of hull design, with diagrams.
Sailing Barge Association
www.sailingbargeassociation.co.uk/index.html
Compact website with pages on the history of the Thames barge, where to see examples and listings for events.
Thames Sailing Barge Home Page
www.thamesbarge.org.uk
Comprehensive enthusiasts' site, with pictures and specifications of each of the active barges, a links page and a 'barges for sale' noticeboard.
Thames Sailing Barges
www.marine-events.com
Charter barges for group trips down the River Thames from Tower Bridge to Greenwich and the Thames Barrier.
A Brief History of Flight by T A Heppenheimer (John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2000) £22.50
A good introduction to the subject.
Restoring Museum Aircraft by Robert Mikesh (Airlife Publishing, 1977) £45
Takes the process of aircraft restoration step-by-step. The author explains restoration and preservation concepts formulated during his long career at the American National Air and Space Museum.
Amy Johnson
www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/collections/exhiblets/johnson/start.asp
The science museum's pages on Amy Johnson, the first female pilot to fly solo from Britain to Australia. Includes pictures of the Gipsy Moth in which she flew.
The de Havilland Moth Club
www.dhmothclub.co.uk
Comprehensive site for enthusiasts and collectors.
How a Propeller Works
http://members.tripod.de/MartinHepperle/Airfoils/propuls4.htm
Propulsion by propellers explained.
Newton's laws and the causes of motion
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/newt.html#nt
Newton's laws in relation to one another with clear diagrams and links.
Royal Aeronautical Society
www.raes.org.uk/
Website of the multidisciplinary professional institution for the aerospace community. Search recent additions to its extensive and historic library online.
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