Valliant memories in new book

02/02/2021 WebSupport Features, Industry Heritage
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This posed line-up exemplifies the variety of the new coaches added to the fleet in 1951. Left to right are WMT 324, a Strachans-bodied Leyland Royal Tiger; SMU 448, an AEC Regal lV with Burlingham Seagull coachwork; and WMY 888, another Royal Tiger but with Harrington bodywork. JOHN FEATHERSTONE’S VALLIANT CRONSHAW ARCHIVE

Two authors with contrasting careers in the PSV industry have produced a major new book on legendary London operator Valliant Direct Coaches Limited – the result of research over 17 years.

Associated companies Lewis Cronshaw of Blackburn, Lancs, later Hendon, and Venture Transport (Hendon) Ltd are also covered in The Valliant Years.
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