We're still up on Denbigh moors - the year is 1961.
And so to Denbigh itself, with a postcard view.
Now we're in the ruins of the castle.
There were some good pubs in Denbigh. The Eagle was one of them, but it's now shut.
The Golden Lion is still in business - but no cask beer any more.
No real ale in the Plough either!
Thank heavens! The Bull Hotel has decent beer, though it's changed its name to The GuildhallTavern.
Onwards now to the long closed station at Bodfari (see the map here for the route). Photo by Ben Brooksbank (Creative Commons).
The Cross Foxes at Nannerch follows, worth seeking out.
Flintshire County Hall is in Mold (Creative Commons License).
Crosville Wales was the main opeator in Mold, later to become Arriva.
Eagles & Crawford had a depot in the town centre.
Devaway had several services here at one time.
GHA Coaches also served the town.
Phillips of Holywell ran a regular service between the two towns.
Minibus operators have included M&H Coaches and Pied Bull.
Mold has a Wetherspoons - the Gold Cape.
The Boar's Head in Mold has now been renamed the Fat Boar.
Y Pentan is a former Marston's house.
Leaving Mold behind, we come to Buckley, once served by Buckley Junction station (Ben Brooksbank - Creative Commons).
Next stop, Queensferry, not to be confused with the Scottish ones. Here we could find the yard of Hollis Coaches.
This former West Riding Leyland was to be seen here, awaiting restoration.
A fine AEC Regent V of Helm's of Eastham was also once found in Queensferry.
Over the border, back in England, the Greyhound at Saughall.
To the north of the city of Chester is Chester Zoo. There's time for a snack in the Fountain Restaurant or a picnic in the gardens.
The zoo's gorilla has its own island.
There were rhinos here in 1968.
I'll leave you with the animals for now. The next post will find us in Chester itself.
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