SIR — I read with great interest the letter in last week's Free Press from Joan Storey of Spring Gardens, Alcombe, re her memories of things unfortunately long gone.

I am an Alcombe man born in Meadow Road so I also remember most of the things Joan mentioned.

With her reference to the toast rack, I too remember this vehicle which was a "bus" with open sides and slatted seats and was painted green.

I remember it running between Alcombe and Minehead for many years and comfort was non-existent as when it rained you got wet and when it was cold it was cold!

However it did a very good job. I expect someone may have a picture of this.

Harold Cane,

Combeland Road,

Alcombe.