Monthly Archives: September 2024

The Lengthy One, The 321 – Four

 PLEASE NOTE Earlier, the fbbs travelled from Seaton to Llandudno for a short break c/o Daish’s Holidays. The company informed them that Wifi was only available in communal rooms. In case this presents a problem, fbb has prepared and posted min-blogs to appear from Monday 9th Sept to Friday 13th Sept inclusive. However, North Waiian matter may be added if…

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Increasing Fuel Duty Would Harm Growth and Prices

Increasing Fuel Duty Would Harm Growth and Drive Up Prices, Logistics UK Warns Removing the five pence per litre cut in fuel duty could drive inflationary cost pressures, raising prices for businesses and consumers, according to a submission made by business group Logistics UK to the Treasury ahead of the autumn Budget on 30 October. The business group, which is…

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The Lengthy One, The 321 – Three

 Luton To Uxbridge In 1977 (1) Well, not quite. fbb will follow the above timetable and attempt to “visit” (in technological unreality) each timing point to see what has changed and what remains the same. Luton Bus Station (for Train Station) The current bus station is ideal for multi modal interachange as it is right next to the railway station.…

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The Lengthy One, The 321 – Two

If any blog reader may be thinking of diversifying into criminal activity during the fbbs’ absence, please note that fbb mansions is protected by Mr Tubbles and, perhaps more significantly, by next door neighbours and their lap dog – a huge husky. ======================= Can’t You Tell; It’s An STL The AEC bus, STL class, numbered over 2000 vehicles and was…

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Monday’s Friday Reads – 9 September 2024

• Tube anniversary: 100 years of the Hampstead railway to Edgware (London Rail) • TfL, DfT ‘in discussions’ over new Crossrail 2 safeguarding (Building) • How Chiltern Railways built a new rail chord & station at Bicester Village On time & On Budget (Freewheeling) • Mind the Gap’ delves into history behind the Overground Suffragette line: Podcast (TfL) • Walking…

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The Lengthy One, The 321 – One

 PLEASE NOTE Yesterday, the fbbs travelled from Seaton to Llandudno for a short break c/o Daish’s Holidays. The company informed them that Wifi was only available in communal rooms. In case this presents a problem, fbb has prepared and posted mini-blogs to appear from Monday 9th Sept o Friday 13th Sept inclusive. However, North Waiian matter may be added if…

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Tuesday LR Meeting 10 September 2024

A quick reminder to those interested that our next meeting of 2024 is on Tuesday 10th September at the Crosse Keys pub in the City of London which you will be pleased to know is air-conditioned. Normally at least a couple of us are there by 6.30 p.m. Join us anytime in the evening. For more details click ‘Monthly Meetup…

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Sunday Variety

 PLEASE NOTE Today, the fbbs are travlling from Seaton to Llandudno for a short break c/o Daish’s Holidays. The company informed them that Wifi was only available in communal rooms in the hotel. In case this presents a problem, fbb has prepared and posted min-blogs to appear from Monday 9th Sept to Friday 13th Sept inclusive. However, North Waiian matter…

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Sunday Variety

 PLEASE NOTE Today, the fbbs are travlling from Seaton to Llandudno for a short break c/o Daish’s Holidays. The company informed them that Wifi was only available in communal rooms in the hotel. In case this presents a problem, fbb has prepared and posted min-blogs to appear from Monday 9th Sept to Friday 13th Sept inclusive. However, North Waiian matter…

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Saturday Variety

Geoff’s Documentary fbb is quite happy to enjoy Geoff Marshall’s YouTube videos. Geoff has a pleasing manner and usually offers a positive outlook on London’s trains and, less frequently, London’s buses. Recently he has been talking about making longer “Documentary” style Your Tubery and the above is the first that has hit fbb’s in box. The illustration on the thumbnail…

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