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Advance Information Super Prestige Series 40 West Independents Part 2 This is the second book covering independent bus operators in West Wales and follows on from the previous volume featuring Cardigan and Newport. In this book, the author, Les Dickinson will attempt to describe the introduction and development of the passenger transport providers of the northern foothills of the . He will focus on two areas, and Maenclochog exploring in detail the independent operators which worked throughout these villages. In the chapters on Crymych the author details the histories of three larger independents and one smaller entity. The three larger are: David John Jones, Edwards Brothers and Midway Motors (formerly Rees & Phillips). The smaller, and short-lived operator featured is Frenni Coaches (Beardwell & Collins). The pages describing the bus scene in Maenclochog cover three early pioneers in the region: Arthur Williams of Maenclochog, Ivor Williams of Trelech and Morgan Brothers of Llanfyrnach and their companies’ progression. Softback. Publication Date 29 February 2020 Author: Les Dickinson ISBN Les, who recently retired after 45 years in retail management, has a life-long 978-190530-487-5 interest in buses and coaches which started in his home town of Sheffield. Pages His career took him to many towns of England and Wales but the last thirty- two years have been spent in Cardigan where his interest in transport has 186 encouraged him further his studies which have resulted in several books on Illustrations the local transport operators. 300 colour & black & white Other Relevant Titles Size 9781905304806 Red & White Vol 1 - Vehicles to 1953 £50.00 236x168mm Card cover 9781905304837 Super Prestige 39 West Wales Independents Part 1 £20.00 Price 9781905304927 Super Prestige 43 Merthyr Tydfil £20.00 £20.00 Author Les Dickinson

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