AUTHORS : Jez Wensor and Holt Myers
FORMAT : A4 Hardback with dust jacket
No. OF PAGES : 160
DETAIL : This beautiful book details the unique 96 year history of the UK’s first Caterpillar Tractor dealer, starting off in Spalding, Lincolnshire with Herbert Leverton’s small bicycle repair shop on the banks of the River Welland, grew into repairing cars, then car dealing, then expanding to be the UK's first Caterpillar tractor dealership, opening depots throughout the UK, from Wigan to Windsor.
Painstakingly researched with first hand accounts, making this book a must have for any local history enthusiasts, tractor fans, plant operators and ex Leverton employees etc.
Learn about Jack Olding's part in The Leverton Story, all of the franchises held by Leverton over the years and also, who was first to hold the UK John Deere franchise.
Packed with fascinating facts and information, with around 80% of the photo's having never been previously published.
Posted in a sturdy cardboard mailer - Other than the UK, multiple copies have been shipped to : USA, Australia, Holland, Germany, France, The Czech Republic and Canada
Many people have sent messages to say how much they have enjoyed the book.
The book has arrived safe, thanks for such a great book. Nick
Just a note to say that the H. Leverton book has arrived safe and sound (it actually arrived last Saturday).
It's a fantastic book, clearly really well researched, great production values, and replete with loads of cracking photographs; it's just great. I know from personal experience that producing a volume of this ilk can seem like a thankless task, not to mention expensive! But I can assure you that in this instance all your efforts have been worthwhile, if only to have been able to lock all that history between the covers. Thank you! Kindest regards, Piers
Hi there, Wanted to let you know the book arrived this morning. It made my mum cry. Thank you, Judith
My dad will love it he worked for Caterpillar for many years and had good friends in Levertons. Mel
It is interesting to note the Leverton ancestors all seemed to stay in the transport/mechanical area as work in Hobart. I recall visiting Eva & May as a young child and familiar with the house in New Town. What a shame Herbert died at such a young age. I connected with some of his ancestors on the Tasmanian History page. Regards Christina