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2 The Link Magazine. December 1996
MOBILE CAR Buses to keep link with past as

VALETING Thamesdown stays the same
By FLAT PACK FURNITURE Last month graphic designer and brand identity expert Martin Warne
SWINDON AUTO explained the background to Swindon's new logo. The borough
"ASSEMBLY" council may be changing its name, but the town's bus company will
SHINE (Domestic & Commercial) be keeping a link to the town's history by retaining the name
Thamesdown Transport.
FULL VALETS All work completed
INTERIOR VALETS Operations Director David Birch tion as Thamesdown Transport
at your location
WE HAVE A VALET FOR YOU gave several reasons for not chang- which we want to build on. Al-
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