Southdown bus
Southdown 1929 Leyland Titan UF 6805 at an unknown location (other than that it appears to be somewhat rustic) in 1951.
Southdown 1929 Leyland Titan UF 6805 at an unknown location (other than that it appears to be somewhat rustic) in 1951.
Southdown bus
Southdown 1929 Leyland Titan UF 6805 at an unknown location (other than that it appears to be somewhat rustic) in 1951.
Southdown 1929 Leyland Titan UF 6805 at an unknown location (other than that it appears to be somewhat rustic) in 1951.
Southdown bus
Southdown 1929 Leyland Titan UF 6815 at Brighton circa 1950.
Southdown 1929 Leyland Titan UF 6815 at Brighton circa 1950.
Southdown bus
Southdown 1929 Leyland Titan UF 6815 at Brighton circa 1950.
Southdown 1929 Leyland Titan UF 6815 at Brighton circa 1950.
Southdown bus
Leyland double-decker AUF 671 at Brighton in 1952 or 1953. Any data on my Southdown images would be appreciated.
Leyland double-decker AUF 671 at Brighton in 1952 or 1953. Any data on my Southdown images would be appreciated.
Southdown bus
Guy double-decker JCD 502 at Brighton in 1952 or 1953. Any data on my Southdown images would be appreciated.
Guy double-decker JCD 502 at Brighton in 1952 or 1953. Any data on my Southdown images would be appreciated.
Southdown bus
Built in 1945 Park Royal bodied Guy Arab II GUF 146 , fleet No. 446, is een here in its open top guise, into which it was rebuilt in 1950, at Eastbourne in 1953. 446 was withdrawn from service in 1964.
Built in 1945 Park Royal bodied Guy Arab II GUF 146 , fleet No. 446, is een here in its open top guise, into which it was rebuilt in 1950, at Eastbourne in 1953. 446 was withdrawn from service in 1964.
Southdown bus
Built in 1945 Park Royal bodied Guy Arab II GUF 397 , fleet No. 497, is een here in its open top guise, into which it was rebuilt in 1952, at Eastbourne in 1953. 497 was withdrawn from service in 1964.
Built in 1945 Park Royal bodied Guy Arab II GUF 397 , fleet No. 497, is een here in its open top guise, into which it was rebuilt in 1952, at Eastbourne in 1953. 497 was withdrawn from service in 1964.
Southdown bus
Built in 1944 Park Royal bodied Guy Arab II GUF 143 , fleet No. 443, is een here in its open top guise, into which it was rebuilt in 1951, at Brighton in 1953. 443 was withdrawn from service in 1959.
Built in 1944 Park Royal bodied Guy Arab II GUF 143 , fleet No. 443, is een here in its open top guise, into which it was rebuilt in 1951, at Brighton in 1953. 443 was withdrawn from service in 1959.
Southdown coach
Leyland Royal Tiger with Leyland C41C bodywork is express coach LUF 637, fleet No. 1637, somewhere in the suburbs of Portsmouth during March 1954.
Leyland Royal Tiger with Leyland C41C bodywork is express coach LUF 637, fleet No. 1637, somewhere in the suburbs of Portsmouth during March 1954.
Southdown coach
MCD 520, fleet No. 1520, was a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/13 with East Lancs bodywork and is depicted here at Pool Valley, Brighton, in the summer of 1953.
MCD 520, fleet No. 1520, was a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/13 with East Lancs bodywork and is depicted here at Pool Valley, Brighton, in the summer of 1953.
Southdown coach
MCD 45 was a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/15 with Duple Coronation Ambassador bodywork. Taken in 1953, the location isn't known as yet.
MCD 45 was a Leyland Royal Tiger PSU1/15 with Duple Coronation Ambassador bodywork. Taken in 1953, the location isn't known as yet.
East Kent bus
The single-decker on the right is 1948 built Park Royal bodied Dennis Lancet III CJG 995 that remained in service until 1962.
The single-decker on the right is 1948 built Park Royal bodied Dennis Lancet III CJG 995 that remained in service until 1962.
East Kent bus
East Kent bus
East Kent coach
East Kent coach
East Kent coach
East Kent buses & coaches
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 77, JK 2335 The White Princess, leaning somewhat crazily to the curve in the road and with an incredibly interesting line of vehicles in its wake. The first single-deck vehicle is one of Southdown's legendary three axle buses which, thus far, seems to have not been photographed by either of the photographers' output I'm currently scanning and I'm none too hopeful of finding any such images. JK 2335 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 77, JK 2335 The White Princess, leaning somewhat crazily to the curve in the road and with an incredibly interesting line of vehicles in its wake. The first single-deck vehicle is one of Southdown's legendary three axle buses which, thus far, seems to have not been photographed by either of the photographers' output I'm currently scanning and I'm none too hopeful of finding any such images. JK 2335 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954.
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The gentleman standing on the top deck is my late brother, Geoff, whilst the board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The gentleman standing on the top deck is my late brother, Geoff, whilst the board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly.
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly.
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly.
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly. The substantial motor car in the background looks to me as if it might be a Lanchester but there's bound to be an expert out there who will set that record straight!
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly. The substantial motor car in the background looks to me as if it might be a Lanchester but there's bound to be an expert out there who will set that record straight!
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly. Note the typical prefabs of the period in Cade Street which is not a million miles away from Hampden Park station.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly. Note the typical prefabs of the period in Cade Street which is not a million miles away from Hampden Park station.
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly. Note the typical prefabs of the period in Cade Street which is not a million miles away from Hampden Park station.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of antiquated open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'The White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this 1950 view we see No. 78, JK 2336 The White Queen, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 2336 was a 1932 built Leyland TD2 which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1949 and she was withdrawn from service in 1954. The board affixed to the radiator proclaims that this was a Southern Counties Touring Society (SCTS) jolly. Note the typical prefabs of the period in Cade Street which is not a million miles away from Hampden Park station.
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this (probably) 1953 view we see No. 94, JK 5604 White Heather, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 5604 was a 1936 built Leyland TD4c which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1952 and she was withdrawn from service in 1961.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this (probably) 1953 view we see No. 94, JK 5604 White Heather, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 5604 was a 1936 built Leyland TD4c which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1952 and she was withdrawn from service in 1961.
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this (probably) 1953 view we see No. 94, JK 5604 White Heather, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 5604 was a 1936 built Leyland TD4c which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1952 and she was withdrawn from service in 1961.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this (probably) 1953 view we see No. 94, JK 5604 White Heather, standing outside Eastbourne station. JK 5604 was a 1936 built Leyland TD4c which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1952 and she was withdrawn from service in 1961.
Eastbourne bus
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this (probably) 1953 view we see No. 94, JK 5604 White Heather, posing in rural surrpundings. JK 5604 was a 1936 built Leyland TD4c which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1952 and she was withdrawn from service in 1961.
Eastbourne Corporation owned a small fleet of open-toppers which were all named, unusually for buses, with the prefix 'White' and they were all, as with most seaside open top buses, painted in that colour. In this (probably) 1953 view we see No. 94, JK 5604 White Heather, posing in rural surrpundings. JK 5604 was a 1936 built Leyland TD4c which was converted to an open-topper in the Corporation's workshops in 1952 and she was withdrawn from service in 1961.
Eastbourne bus
Fleet no. 24, JK 9652, is a 1947 built AEC Regent III with Weymann body that achieved 20 years of service being withdrawn on 1947. The location is Hampden Park station taken in 1950.
Fleet no. 24, JK 9652, is a 1947 built AEC Regent III with Weymann body that achieved 20 years of service being withdrawn on 1947. The location is Hampden Park station taken in 1950.
Eastbourne bus
East Lancs bodied AEC Regal III AHC 411 entered service in September 1950 and I suspect that she was brand new when photographed here. In 1970 No. 11 was embroiled in pne of the fleet renumbering schemes so beloved of Eastbourne Corporation and became No. 93. The vehicle was sold in 1978 but repatriated in 1992 and is still active today.
East Lancs bodied AEC Regal III AHC 411 entered service in September 1950 and I suspect that she was brand new when photographed here. In 1970 No. 11 was embroiled in pne of the fleet renumbering schemes so beloved of Eastbourne Corporation and became No. 93. The vehicle was sold in 1978 but repatriated in 1992 and is still active today.
Maidstone & District bus
Leyland Tiger KR 8393 was a TS3 dating from 1931 with Burlingham body in use as an office at Hastings Coach station during a SCTS visit in pouring rain during 1953.
Leyland Tiger KR 8393 was a TS3 dating from 1931 with Burlingham body in use as an office at Hastings Coach station during a SCTS visit in pouring rain during 1953.
Maidstone & District bus
Leyland open-topper FKO228 at Hastings in pouring rain.
Leyland open-topper FKO228 at Hastings in pouring rain.
Maidstone & District bus
RKP 916 (M&D's fleet number DH435) was a Leyland PD2/12 of 1953 with a 58-seat MCW "Orion" body.
RKP 916 (M&D's fleet number DH435) was a Leyland PD2/12 of 1953 with a 58-seat MCW "Orion" body.
Maidstone & District bus
FKO 57 (SO715) was a 1939 Leyland TS8, having a 34-seat bus body by Eastern Coach Works.
FKO 57 (SO715) was a 1939 Leyland TS8, having a 34-seat bus body by Eastern Coach Works.
Maidstone & District bus
Full front single-decker RKE 540 on route 91 to East Grinstead. rear view. RKE 540 (SO68) was also a 1953 product, built to a semi-chassisless design developed jointly by Saunders-Roe and M&D. It remained a one-off but lasted with M&D until 1966.
Full front single-decker RKE 540 on route 91 to East Grinstead. rear view. RKE 540 (SO68) was also a 1953 product, built to a semi-chassisless design developed jointly by Saunders-Roe and M&D. It remained a one-off but lasted with M&D until 1966.
Maidstone & District coach
OKO 29
OKO 29
Maidstone Corporation
Maidstone Corporation
Maidstone Corporation bus
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 780, fleet No.80, was sold for scrap in 1964.
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 780, fleet No.80, was sold for scrap in 1964.
Maidstone Corporation bus
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
Maidstone Corporation bus
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
Maidstone Corporation bus
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
Maidstone Corporation bus
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
Maidstone Corporation bus
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 780, fleet No.80, was sold for scrap in 1964.
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 780, fleet No.80, was sold for scrap in 1964.
Maidstone Corporation bus
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 780, fleet No.80, was sold for scrap in 1964.
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 780, fleet No.80, was sold for scrap in 1964.
Maidstone Corporation bus
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
1949 Daimler CVG6/Brush H56R LKJ 781, fleet No.81, was sold for scrap in 1964.
Maidstone Corporation bus
Maidstone Corporation bus
