Brighton Hove and District bus
Open top AEC Regent GW 6291 on the promenade at Brighton.
Open top AEC Regent GW 6291 on the promenade at Brighton.
Brighton Hove and District bus
Open top AEC Regent GJ 2010, fleet no. 6010, on route 17.
Open top AEC Regent GJ 2010, fleet no. 6010, on route 17.
Brighton Hove and District bus
Open top AEC Regent GJ 2010, fleet no. 6010, on route 17.
Open top AEC Regent GJ 2010, fleet no. 6010, on route 17.
Brighton Hove and District bus
Open top AEC Regent GJ 2010, fleet no. 6010, on route 17.
Open top AEC Regent GJ 2010, fleet no. 6010, on route 17.
Brighton Hove and District bus
1940 built Bristol K5G CAP 205, fleet no.6351 was converted to open-topper in 1951 and withdrawn in 1960.
1940 built Bristol K5G CAP 205, fleet no.6351 was converted to open-topper in 1951 and withdrawn in 1960.
Brighton Hove and District bus
A 1950 shot of open top ECW bodied Bristol GO5G of 1937 ANJ 832 fleet no. 6332 or is it 6832?
A 1950 shot of open top ECW bodied Bristol GO5G of 1937 ANJ 832 fleet no. 6332 or is it 6832?
Brighton Hove and District bus
Park Royal bodied Bristol K6A from 1945. CPM 12, fleet no. 6370, was fitted with 1949 Brighton, Hove & District H30/26R body ex-6245 in 1953.
Park Royal bodied Bristol K6A from 1945. CPM 12, fleet no. 6370, was fitted with 1949 Brighton, Hove & District H30/26R body ex-6245 in 1953.
Brighton Hove and District bus
CPN 10, fleet no. 6385 was an ECW bodied Bristol K6B from 1947 withdrawn in 1963.
CPN 10, fleet no. 6385 was an ECW bodied Bristol K6B from 1947 withdrawn in 1963.
Brighton Hove and District bus
FNJ 111, fleet no. 6429, was an ECW bodied Bristol KSW6B from 1951 withdrawn in 1965.
FNJ 111, fleet no. 6429, was an ECW bodied Bristol KSW6B from 1951 withdrawn in 1965.
Brighton Hove and District bus
CAP 229, fleet no. 6352 was a rebodied Bristol K5G from 1940 withdrawn in 1963.
More data on the bodies involved would be appreciated.
CAP 229, fleet no. 6352 was a rebodied Bristol K5G from 1940 withdrawn in 1963.
More data on the bodies involved would be appreciated.
Brighton Hove and District bus
AEC Regent HUF 68. No other data available to me I'm afraid.
AEC Regent HUF 68. No other data available to me I'm afraid.
Brighton Hove and District bus
AEC Regent KCD 91. Trolleybus 16 in background. No further data available at this time other than that it was snapped around June 1953.
AEC Regent KCD 91. Trolleybus 16 in background. No further data available at this time other than that it was snapped around June 1953.
Brighton Hove and District bus
Coronation decoration in evidence and obviously taken at the station but no further data available at this time other than that it was snapped around June 1953.
Coronation decoration in evidence and obviously taken at the station but no further data available at this time other than that it was snapped around June 1953.
Portsmouth bus
A viewer has kindly pointed out that this is the bus compound in Cosham, Portsmouth and that this area has remained pretty much unchanged. In the last few years the shelter has been moved to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth and is now a retail outlet. The bus is too distant to make out the registration mark.
A viewer has kindly pointed out that this is the bus compound in Cosham, Portsmouth and that this area has remained pretty much unchanged. In the last few years the shelter has been moved to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth and is now a retail outlet. The bus is too distant to make out the registration mark.
Portsmouth bus
I've been infoimed that this 1950 shot was taken at Paulsgrove Estate. The vehicle, EBK 575 with fleet no. 38 on enthusiasts' duty, is 1949 built Crossley DD42/7T with Crossley body and was withdrawn from service in 1967.
I've been infoimed that this 1950 shot was taken at Paulsgrove Estate. The vehicle, EBK 575 with fleet no. 38 on enthusiasts' duty, is 1949 built Crossley DD42/7T with Crossley body and was withdrawn from service in 1967.
Portsmouth bus
The vehicle, EBK 575 with fleet no. 38 on enthusiasts' duty and captured on film at the Hayling ferry point, is 1949 built Crossley DD42/7T with Crossley body and was withdrawn from service in 1967.
The vehicle, EBK 575 with fleet no. 38 on enthusiasts' duty and captured on film at the Hayling ferry point, is 1949 built Crossley DD42/7T with Crossley body and was withdrawn from service in 1967.
Portsmouth bus
English Electric bodied Leyland TD2 RV 3410, fleet no. 24, entered service in 1933 and had a 25 year life being withdrawn in 1958.
English Electric bodied Leyland TD2 RV 3410, fleet no. 24, entered service in 1933 and had a 25 year life being withdrawn in 1958.
Portsmouth bus
It's always good to see an image that's full of interest. With a trolleybus in the background and tram tracks still in situ Duple bodied Bedford OWB CTP 199, fleet no. 169, had entered service in 1944 and survived until 1963.
It's always good to see an image that's full of interest. With a trolleybus in the background and tram tracks still in situ Duple bodied Bedford OWB CTP 199, fleet no. 169, had entered service in 1944 and survived until 1963.
Portsmouth bus
The vehicle, EBK 581 with fleet no. 48 was a 1949 built Crossley DD42/7T with Crossley body and was withdrawn from service in 1967.
The vehicle, EBK 581 with fleet no. 48 was a 1949 built Crossley DD42/7T with Crossley body and was withdrawn from service in 1967.
Portsmouth bus
Not the best garage shot in the world but included for its atmosphere. Note the lone trolleybus on the left and the surviving tram tracks just about everywhere on the ground.
Not the best garage shot in the world but included for its atmosphere. Note the lone trolleybus on the left and the surviving tram tracks just about everywhere on the ground.
Portsmouth bus
BK 2986, originally fleet no. 10 is owned by Portsmouth City Museums. The vehicle is a Thornycroft J with c.1910 Dodson 34 seat open-top bodywork and was photographed in 1950.
BK 2986, originally fleet no. 10 is owned by Portsmouth City Museums. The vehicle is a Thornycroft J with c.1910 Dodson 34 seat open-top bodywork and was photographed in 1950.
Portsmouth bus
BK 2986, originally fleet no. 10 is owned by Portsmouth City Museums. The vehicle is a Thornycroft J with c.1910 Dodson 34 seat open-top bodywork and was photographed in 1950 with my (late) brother, Geoff, ostensibly at the wheel.
BK 2986, originally fleet no. 10 is owned by Portsmouth City Museums. The vehicle is a Thornycroft J with c.1910 Dodson 34 seat open-top bodywork and was photographed in 1950 with my (late) brother, Geoff, ostensibly at the wheel.
Portsmouth bus
To be found somewhere in or on the Thorneycroft bus described elsewhere.
To be found somewhere in or on the Thorneycroft bus described elsewhere.
Gosport and Fareham bus
This Gosport and Fareham crest (or garter I've been informed) was sited on the rear panel of each bus with the fleet number, 4 in this instance, at its centre.
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This Gosport and Fareham crest (or garter I've been informed) was sited on the rear panel of each bus with the fleet number, 4 in this instance, at its centre.
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Provincial bus
April 1951. Leyland G7 CD 6541, new to Southdown in 1921 purchased by Provincial in 1934 as fleet number 19 (later renumbered to 1). Withdrawn during the 1940s, it was subsequently preserved by the Company until it was destroyed in the Hoeford fire of 18/6/57.
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April 1951. Leyland G7 CD 6541, new to Southdown in 1921 purchased by Provincial in 1934 as fleet number 19 (later renumbered to 1). Withdrawn during the 1940s, it was subsequently preserved by the Company until it was destroyed in the Hoeford fire of 18/6/57.
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Provincial bus
CD 7045 is a Leyland G7 with Short O27/24RO body work and originated with Southdown in 1922. She moved to Provincial in 1934 and was set aside for preservation in 1946. In that preserved and immaculate state she was a regular performer at the annual Gosport carnival. She's depicted here in April 1954 during an SCTS visit to the area. She was later reliveried in Southdown's colours is still around today in private ownership.
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CD 7045 is a Leyland G7 with Short O27/24RO body work and originated with Southdown in 1922. She moved to Provincial in 1934 and was set aside for preservation in 1946. In that preserved and immaculate state she was a regular performer at the annual Gosport carnival. She's depicted here in April 1954 during an SCTS visit to the area. She was later reliveried in Southdown's colours is still around today in private ownership.
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Provincial bus
Self-explanatory Provincial legend.
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Self-explanatory Provincial legend.
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Provincial bus
A nice selection of Provincial buses at Gosport ferry terminal in 1951 one of which is identified in the next image in this series.
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A nice selection of Provincial buses at Gosport ferry terminal in 1951 one of which is identified in the next image in this series.
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Provincial bus
Gosport ferry terminus in 1951 with Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III HOR 792, fleet no. 5 dating from 1949, taking centre stage.
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Gosport ferry terminus in 1951 with Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III HOR 792, fleet no. 5 dating from 1949, taking centre stage.
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Provincial bus
Gosport ferry terminus in April 1954 sees 1949 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III HCG 42, fleet no. 7, and 1940-built AEC Regent I, DOU 427 fleet no. 50, also with Park Royal bodywork, taking centre stage.
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Gosport ferry terminus in April 1954 sees 1949 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III HCG 42, fleet no. 7, and 1940-built AEC Regent I, DOU 427 fleet no. 50, also with Park Royal bodywork, taking centre stage.
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Provincial bus
1951 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III JHO 129, fleet no. 4, photographed in April 1954.
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1951 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III JHO 129, fleet no. 4, photographed in April 1954.
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Provincial bus
A slightly unsharp shot of ECG 622 fleet No. 54 at Gosport Ferry terminus in 1951, a 1942 Bristol K5G with Park Royal utility body, which was convertedto open-top in 1952.
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A slightly unsharp shot of ECG 622 fleet No. 54 at Gosport Ferry terminus in 1951, a 1942 Bristol K5G with Park Royal utility body, which was convertedto open-top in 1952.
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Provincial bus
1951 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III JHO 129, fleet no. 4, photographed in April 1954.
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1951 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III JHO 129, fleet no. 4, photographed in April 1954.
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Provincial bus
1951 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III JHO 129, fleet no. 4, photographed in April 1954.
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1951 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III JHO 129, fleet no. 4, photographed in April 1954.
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Provincial bus
1951 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III JHO 129, fleet no. 4, photographed in April 1954.
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1951 built Guy/Park Royal bodied Guy Arab III JHO 129, fleet no. 4, photographed in April 1954.
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Provincial bus
1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869 but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society. THAT PAGE OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW..
1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869 but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society. THAT PAGE OPENS IN A NEW WINDOW..
Provincial bus
1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869 but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society.
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1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869 but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society.
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Provincial bus
1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869 but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society.
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1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW originally with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869 but by now fitted with a Reading C030/24RD body. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society.
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Provincial bus
1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society. We can see clearly here in this April 1954 view the Reading C030/24RD body which had been applied the previous year with the intention of turning it into a more luxurious style of vehicle.
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1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society. We can see clearly here in this April 1954 view the Reading C030/24RD body which had been applied the previous year with the intention of turning it into a more luxurious style of vehicle.
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Provincial bus
1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society. We can see clearly here in this April 1954 view the Reading C030/24RD body which had been applied the previous year with the intention of turning it into a more luxurious style of vehicle. Also in shot is Hants & Dorset Bristol BTR 312 which I haven't managed to track down as yet.
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1943 built Guy Arab II 5LW with Park Royal utility bodywork was fleet no. 57 and registration EHO 869. No. 57 was withdrawn in 1970 and is in the care of the Provincial Society. We can see clearly here in this April 1954 view the Reading C030/24RD body which had been applied the previous year with the intention of turning it into a more luxurious style of vehicle. Also in shot is Hants & Dorset Bristol BTR 312 which I haven't managed to track down as yet.
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