Toy boats, especially those designed to sail on the local pond, have always had a fascination for boys and girls of all ages. This book celebrates these boats, which many will remember purchasing with their pocket money.
Before the 1914-1918 war many toy boats were of German origin, but when hostilities ceased there was a surge in buying British. Many manufacturers took advantage of this, and British toy boats became extremely popular right up to World War II, with numerous seaside resorts actually building special ponds for yachts and clockwork vessels. Interest continued right up to the introduction of electronic toys, at which point the majority of manufacturers realised that the more traditional toy boat was no longer in demand. This book covers that golden period of toy boats, from 1920 onwards.
● The first book on British toy boats ● A nostalgic trip for people of a certain age ● Covers a golden era ● Will appeal to all model boat enthusiasts ● Previously unpublished images of many of the models featured ● Boats powered by steam, rubber band, clockwork, batteries and sails ● Boats of every kind, including submarines ● 564 images, mostly in colour
