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My Grandfather Frederick Norton drove trams on the sea front from 1919 until 1937 when they were apparently fazed out. I have tried to trace Bristol Omnibus Co. records in case they were relevant but without success. Can anyone offer help, please?

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Submitted by Bill Caple on Tue, 27/09/2016 - 17:44

This a picture of the Weston Tramways workers date unknown, could Frederick NORTON be one of them?

Submitted by Pat Hase on Tue, 27/09/2016 - 18:32

Lovely picture Bill! - Derrick, you might try Peter Davey in Bristol who has done extensive research about Trams both in Bristol but also in Weston. He has pubished many books about his findings and can be contacted here

Submitted by on Wed, 28/09/2016 - 22:15

Peter Davey wrote a book and gives talks on trams including Weston. I have his book, seen his talk and booked him to talk for another group in 2017.

I have his full contact details if it helps ??

p.s. He does NOT do imternet at all..

Submitted by Derrick Norton on Tue, 04/10/2016 - 11:53

Peter,

Many thanks. Please can you tell me the full title of this 2001 book.

Derrick

Submitted by on Tue, 04/10/2016 - 14:52

WESTON-SUPER-MARE TRAMWAYS.

including the Old Pier tramway.

By Peter Davey

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