Right through the 50s I was brought up to believe that Ushaw Moor was four miles from Durham City. I was convinced that I was being told the truth but now many people, for example estate agents, are telling us that we have, in effect, lost a mile. Where did we lose that mile? Does it matter?
I suppose it does matter if you have missed a bus and have decided to walk to Durham thinking it will take about 53 minutes to get there but find that it takes 72 minutes and consequently you miss your appointment. It does matter if you are trying to cut down petrol costs.
Is this posting the start of a great debate [akin to the Larkrise to Candleford controversy] or a whimper of an article that is misunderstood and destined for the scrapheap - where all dull subjects end their days?
WB
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Hi Wilf, well my cycle computer says 2.6 miles, google maps says 3.6 miles to the Market Place. Even if it is 4 miles I wish the bus FARE was to match this distance, it costs £3.90 return from Ushaw Moor to Durham Bus Station and it is set to increase in April. I can remember when it was around 50p, I guess you can remember when it was a lot less.
ReplyDeleteI think I will stick to the bike, even if my odometer reads 2.6 miles. What do you remember about the buses "way back" when, were they on time, were they full, what was the service like ?
Paul
Paul - no one can accuse you of lacking detail in your response! In fact you have fanned the flames of controversy! We hope.
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