HAVING had three books published on the history of excavators, cranes and heavy plant, I am now researching an illustrated history of wheel-loaders.

One of the UKs earliest manufacturers, Chaseside, had a factory in Blackburn. I would like to hear from anyone who worked at the factory and, more importantly, if anyone has any photographs of Chaseside wheel loaders which I can borrow for use in the book.

HINTON J SHERYN, Duke Street, Chorley, PR7 3DT. Tel. 01257 241193.