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Ephemera from the formation years of BRS.

The first (above) and second (right) editions of the BRS ‘ABC’ guide published in 1950/51 and 1951/52.

Pages from the second edition showing the former Melias Transport Ltd depot now ‘69C’ , the Bolton and Bury Group. The group ran 120 vehicles. The Foden shown below and on the cover of the guide would have been bought during 1949/50 during the transition from Melias Transport to BRS.

The pages below are from a 1999 publication about the early years of British Road Services. The two boxed references show where Melias and HFW lorries were absorbed into BRS. 

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Cover of the novel 'Liverpool' published on July 6th 2023.
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Book Fairs

Book fairs are held throughout the year at various locations in the North West. More information on dates and venues for these fairs may be found elsewhere on this website. The Barlow Book Fair, held in Edgworth, is a member of the North West Book Fairs collective.

Books, ephemera & collectables

We sell antique, vintage and second-hand books, ephemera, and collectable items. Although eclectic in nature we take a particular interest in Lancashire related items.   

Novels

Novels written by Ged Melia are available on Amazon, other online book retailers, and in some independent bookshops. Further background detail on the stories and themes within these novels may be found within this website.  

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