Book Review by Len Nash
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‘A Selection of Windsor Independents’ is the latest volume from noted local bus historian Paul Lacey. It details the history of Moores, (Imperial), Borough Bus, Blue Bus Services and some earlier ‘minor players’. Within it’s 112 pages can be found nearly 350 photos, location maps and fleet listings as well as minutely researched histories of each company. But as with all Paul’s books this is not a ‘dry-as-dust‘ record as it’s full of anecdotes and stories from owners, drivers and passengers of the time giving an excellent insight into local social history. The images also add to this. Studying the backgrounds shows just how much Windsor has changed since WW2.
This book makes a delightful and insightful read whether you’re into buses or not and comes highly recommended.
However I must take Paul to task on one point:- Sir Christopher Wren did NOT build the Guildhall!
Soft back, 112 pages. Copies can be obtained from Waterstones or direct from Paul at 17,Sparrow Close, Woosehill, Wokingham RG41 3HT at £20 post free.
His next book, currently in preparation, will cover Windsorian coaches.
Len Nash
Windsor Local History Group 