It had been a busy few days for the Bus Pass Bandit but the prospect of a bostin' Black Country evening in Walsall with his henchman was enough to entice him out again on Wednesday 21st February...
The ramblings of a retired cataloguer, chronicling bus pass-inspired journeys around Warwickshire and beyond...
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Ten - WALSALL
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Nine - WELLESBOURNE
After his Kinver and Caunsall incursion the previous weekend, our Bus Pass Bandit hero was closer to his home turf again when plundering the wilds of Wellesbourne on Tuesday 20th February 2024...
Sunday, February 18, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Eight - KINVER
Sunday, February 11, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Seven - STRATFORD
Weekend wandering was on the agenda when the Bus Pass Bandit swooped upon Stratford (and surroundings) in search of transport history on Saturday 10th February 2024...
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Six - KENILWORTH
For his sixth excursion, the Bus Pass Bandit took a short ride to historic Kenilworth on Wednesday 31st January...
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Five - ALCESTER
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Four - EVESHAM
Monday 15th January 2024 saw the Bus Pass bandit out on his travels again, this time exploring the 28 bus route between Stratford-upon-Avon and Evesham...
Monday, February 5, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Three - BANBURY
The Bus Pass Bandit was determined to make the most of the better weather at the start of January, hence a ride out to Banbury on Monday 8th was very much in order. Naturally there was one particular pub firmly in his sights for a pint pit stop...
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part Two - RUGBY
For his second jaunt, the Bus Pass Bandit was at large on 6th January 2024 visiting one of his very favourite establishments - the Merchants Inn in Rugby where the ale selection is always excellent...
Friday, February 2, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Part One - SHIPSTON ON STOUR
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Bus Pass Bandit: Introduction
Welcome to the adventures of the Bus Pass Bandit, the collected tales of a retired library cataloguer as he explores the bus routes - and pubs - of Warwickshire and surrounding counties. Prepare yourself for pint pictures and cosy interiors as he navigates the network in search of the best beer...