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ERE COMES VE BRAHN BUS, DUCK!
A general history of Chatham & District, with particular focus on the contemporary social scene and staff reminiscences, published in 2005 by Richard Bourne and Roger Davies. Generously illustrated, including pictures from the M&D Club's collection.

MiniCab! 9780956411921 12/2020
The True Story of Michael Gotla & the Welbeck Motors Renault Dauphine Minicabs
If ever there was a true lost story, this is the one you must read now!
In 1961 Michael Gotla, the owner of London based Welbeck Motors, a successful car sales and hire company, decided to venture into the new and emerging world of minicab operation. Michael, a forward thinking, flamboyant and ideas man, was, in many ways, ahead of his time.
The venture would boast the largest as yet fleet of minicabs. These were all Renault Dauphines, placed into operation on the Capitals streets, fitted with two-way radios with the new idea of the cars being adorned with revolutionary all over advertisements bringing in further income to support the venture. With public demand being high and fares at just one shilling a mile, what could go wrong….
Backed by a well known and respected millionaire, it became one of the big stories of 1961 gaining much unexpected publicity. However, there was one thing that… Read More

Rambler Coaches – The Rowland years 1924-2018
£35 9780956411938 12/2023
Rambler Coaches with its distinctive green, black and cream livery has been a familiar sight on Britain's roads for 100 years. Founded by Dick Rowland in 1924 in the seaside resort of Hastings, the company grew and flourished throughout the 1930's, saw its coaches requestioned in the war, but would go on to become one of the leading operators in the South East of England.
Following Dick's death in 1966 the business continued under his widow Muriel, joined by their young son Colin. In the 1970's they were joined by a new partner John Goodwin. This book charts the Rowland years up until Colins retirement in 2018.
With 377 pages and 321 photographs, the company's fascinating history is complimented by a full fleet list and at £35

Southdown at Warby Colin DruceISBN 13: 9781854143853