Jackie Kneen talks to interviewer David Callister about his memories, exploring the topic of tourism in particular:
- Cornflower Coaches
- Round the Island Tours
- First Austin coach in the Island
- Competition from rival coach companies
- Coach Companies and their liveries
- TT course and Rushen Abbey coach trips
- Working for Mannin Tourers
- Wages and tips
- Breakdowns and repairs to coaches
- Decline of tourism
- Fatal accident involving two women
- Seamen’s strike
- Working for Jack Edmonds
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Interview with Mr John Alfred 'Jackie' Kneen
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