Amberley Publishing British Bus Stations: North West England

Explore the fascinating history and evolution of bus stations across North West England and the Isle of Man in this comprehensive guide by Mike Rhodes. Featuring vibrant images, this book showcases eighty functioning bus stations and numerous long-lost sites, offering a detailed look at their architectural styles and development through the decades.

Discover how bus station design has changed from the 1920s to the present day, influenced by evolving bus entrances and the introduction of low-floor vehicles. The book highlights iconic stations that have closed, such as Blackburn Boulevard and Morecambe Euston Road, as well as those that have been modernized or rebuilt, like Lancaster Damside and Stockport.

From the unaltered Whalley bus station, which opened in April 1954, to contemporary designs, this volume captures the rich and diverse heritage of bus transportation infrastructure in the region.

• Covers Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire, and the Isle of Man.
• Showcases eighty functioning bus stations and many historical sites.
• Details the evolution of bus station design from the 1920s to the late 1990s.
• Features a wide variety of architectural styles.
• Includes images of both iconic closed stations and modernized/rebuilt stations.

• Author: Mike Rhodes
• Binding: Paperback
• Page Count: 96 pages
• Language: English
• Release Date: September 15, 2026
• ISBN-10: 139812883X
• ISBN-13: 978-1398128835
• Item Weight: 505 g
• Dimensions: Not specified
• EAN: 9781398128835

This book is an essential read for transport enthusiasts, local historians, and anyone interested in the architectural heritage of the North West of England.