Given the weather we are currently enjoying, I though that this picture taken by Roger Kenney on Standedge would be most appropriate to post here. Whilst the Harris driver climbs steadily on his way, spare a thought for the operator of the diesel road roller in the background - it will be a long time before he makes it home for his tea.
I do hope this thread continues - I will submit more pictures from time to time but one request (as already echoed by Bewick)- please keep it on topic. It has the makings of a great thread which could run and run and deserves to remain on page one of this forum.
Bewick:
bingo:
does no one out there remember BRIDGES TRANSPORT from preston or do you prefer to forget as they left you standingI bought a copy of Harold Bridges book on a stall in the market a few years ago,it was a great read about a great firm who rose to prominence as a regional Carrier from the 1920’s through to the late 60’s when they sold out to the Tay-Forth group (could never understand the logic in that deal!)Bridges were a great outfit in their day,they could run rings around BR and BRS Parcels,they used to fly about all over the north west,no computers or sat navs in those days,the drivers knew their own patches like the back of their hands ! Cheers Bewick.PS Their slogan lettered on the side of their motors was " It’s best by Road and better by Bridges".
I was out for a meal with friends last night and they mentioned they were going to Tresco. That reminded me of this book and Harold Bridges. I told her about his business, foundation and his holidays on the little island. She is going to try to find out if his foundation has helped the people of Tresco.
I can’t wait.