Malcolm Batten Book order

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.

This book takes the form of an anti-clockwise tour around the perimeter of the London Country area, south of the Thames featuring a number of key towns starting at Slough and Windsor and ending at Gravesend, illustrating some of the many changes to bus companies that have occurred.

Secret Newham explores the lesser-known history the London borough of Newham through a fascinating selection of stories, unusual facts and attractive photographs.

Malcolm Batten illustrates the story of the Routemaster, instantly recognisable as the typical London bus, as it celebrates its seventy-year anniversary in 2024.

The second volume of a series that looks back at 50 years of the famous London to Brighton Historic Commercial Vehicle Run.

Rare and previously unpublished images celebrating preserved steam rollers from different makers that can be seen in Britain.

A varied selection of images documenting the buses used as rail replacement services in London and south-east England.

Previously unpublished images of this rarely documented part of the bus scene. Looking at a variety of demonstration vehicles, on display, in use, and after being sold off.

Explore the rich history of the East London borough of Newham in this guided tour through its most fascinating historic and modern buildings.