On an Offa Bus

by Gareth Wheatley

On an Offa Bus is a highly entertaining, humorous and informative account of ten bus journeys backwards and forwards across the Welsh/English border country where the author, with a sharp eye for detail, records the conversations he has had with the residents of both countries. You don't have to go as far as Bleached Bones, Arizona to meet eccentrics, a journey through the shadowy borderlands between England and Wales will do just the same.' He travels the length of the border, from Prestatyn to Sedbury, calling in at Chester, Wrexham, Whitchurch, Oswestry, Llanfyllin, Shrewsbury, Montgomery, Kington, Knighton, Bishops Castle, Newtown, Leominster, Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Abergavenny, Monmouth and Chepstow on the way. Throughout this highly readable book, there are underlying themes. Does a marcher or border person truly exist with no particular allegiance to either Wales or England Do those who dwell on either side of Offa's Dyke have a passionate patriotism for their own country and countrymen Does the duality of the region create an area that is particularly attractive to eccentrics

192 pages, Paperback

Published November 10, 2009

Reviews

[Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable read given my own love of travelling by local bus, the further the distance, the better. Picked this up in Hay on Wye and glad I did for it is a thoughtful read without too much brainache and it’s given me potential ideas for new places to visit.