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Description - Croydon Tramlink: A Definitive History by Gareth David

Croydon Tramlink is a new history about the network linking Wimbledon with Croydon in South London. This is the first full history of this fascinating tramway, which is about to celebrate its twentieth anniversary of opening. The book looks at the political, economic and social aspects of the network, as well as the mechanical history of the system. The tramway has been an important aspect in rejuvenating the Croydon area and improving transport links in an area lacking underground lines. AUTHOR: Gareth David is a transport and financial journalist, who has written a number of books for Pen and Sword, over the last few years. Croydon Tramlink is his latest work, which covers the history of this interesting and successful tramway network in South London, serving the area from Wimbledon to Croydon, New Addington and Beckenham. Gareth David lives in Surrey where he continues to pursue his interests, transport photography and writing a popular blog on railways and transport matters. 200 colour and b/w illustrations, maps, track diagrams and time tables

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