50 Years

Join longtime Newcastle bus driver Barry Firman as he chronicles his 50-year career through humorous and heartfelt poems. From his early days as a conductor in the 1970s to driving buses as a one-man operation, Barry amusingly recounts the characters, adventures, and changes he experienced over the decades.

Full of Geordie charm, Barry's witty verses bring his world on the buses to life. Whether reminiscing about fellow drivers or commenting on modern technology, his poems transport readers to different eras in Newcastle's history. Journey with Barry as he reflects on a career of carrying the people of Newcastle in his own poetic style.