Many holidaymakers will have enjoyed their first taste of caravanning in their formative years. Accompanying their parents around the British Isles in search of sun, sightseeing and relaxation, the experience will, for some, have been, less than memorable perhaps, but for the majority it will have ignited a lifelong love affair with the “box on wheels”.
This captivating facet of motoring heritage can be traced back to the Wanderer, widely accepted as the world’s first leisure caravan, commissioned by Dr William Gordon Stables in the mid-1880s. Stables believed that the outdoor lifestyle offered by caravanning would bring health benefits and who can argue with his foresight? Come and join us as we look back at the 125-year story, from primitive beginnings and rapid development to global dominance, of the British leisure caravan industry.
- Follows hot on the wheels of Little Book of Camper Van, which has sold more than 100,000 copies in the UK
- Millions of holidaymakers will be captivated by this affectionate tribute to the great British caravan, reigniting their lifelong love affair with the box on wheels
- Famous marques and models are featured throughout this 125-year history from Eccles to Elddis, Pixy to Pod and Wanderer to Willerby
- Produced with support from The Caravan Club of Great Britain who also provided many of the archive pictures featured throughout the book.
- Foreword by broadcaster Rowland Rivron, a recent convert to the joys of caravanning
- Number. of Pages: 128, Number. of Images: 100
- Dimensions: 152mm x 152mm x 13mm
- Publication Date: November 2011
