SCT '61 Photo Index
Brighton and Hove
Brighton and Hove
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1. GJ2011
In the background Eastern National 1008, GJ2011, an AEC Regent built in 1930 and rebodied by ECW OT59R in 1945, ex-Brighton Hove & District in 1954 and in front, another open-topper, 1248, ANJ831, a pre-war Bristol GO5G, also ex-Brighton Hove & District - 1248 lasted in the ENOC fleet until 1959.
Photo taken Leigh Beck Garage, Canvey Island
In the background Eastern National 1008, GJ2011, an AEC Regent built in 1930 and rebodied by ECW OT59R in 1945, ex-Brighton Hove & District in 1954 and in front, another open-topper, 1248, ANJ831, a pre-war Bristol GO5G, also ex-Brighton Hove & District - 1248 lasted in the ENOC fleet until 1959.
Photo taken Leigh Beck Garage, Canvey Island
2. GW6284
Brighton Hove and District 6284 is a 1932 AEC Regent whose original Tilling open staircase body was replaced in 1944 by this ECW H30/26R example. Withdrawal from service came in 1953.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
Brighton Hove and District 6284 is a 1932 AEC Regent whose original Tilling open staircase body was replaced in 1944 by this ECW H30/26R example. Withdrawal from service came in 1953.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
3. NJ5979
Westcliff acquired a batch of 6 Dennis Lances from Brighton Hove & District, five for use on works contracts, the sixth open top for sea front use. Here is a not brilliant shot of NJ5979 outside Fairfax Drive depot after working a contract journey to the MEC site at Shellhaven.
Photo taken c. 1951, Fairfax Drive Depot, Southend
Westcliff acquired a batch of 6 Dennis Lances from Brighton Hove & District, five for use on works contracts, the sixth open top for sea front use. Here is a not brilliant shot of NJ5979 outside Fairfax Drive depot after working a contract journey to the MEC site at Shellhaven.
Photo taken c. 1951, Fairfax Drive Depot, Southend
4. GP6235
Brighton Hove and District 6235, GP6235, a 1935 AEC Regent originally fitted with Tilling open staircase bodywork, but seen here with a 1944 fitted Beadle H30/26R body which it carried until withdrawal in 1954.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
Brighton Hove and District 6235, GP6235, a 1935 AEC Regent originally fitted with Tilling open staircase bodywork, but seen here with a 1944 fitted Beadle H30/26R body which it carried until withdrawal in 1954.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
5. NJ3301
Brighton Hove and District 6301, NJ3301, a 1935 AEC Regent with a Tilling body which was rebuilt by Beadle in 1946. Hanningtons is the famous Brighton department store whose storage and removals offices are seen in front.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
Brighton Hove and District 6301, NJ3301, a 1935 AEC Regent with a Tilling body which was rebuilt by Beadle in 1946. Hanningtons is the famous Brighton department store whose storage and removals offices are seen in front.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
6. NJ5978
Ex Brighton and Hove tree lopper NJ5978, a Dennis Lance with AEC radiator. It was new as B&H 6315 in 1935 with a Tilling body and bought by Westcliff in December 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1956, Maldon Disposal Yard
Ex Brighton and Hove tree lopper NJ5978, a Dennis Lance with AEC radiator. It was new as B&H 6315 in 1935 with a Tilling body and bought by Westcliff in December 1949.
Photo taken Sunday 24 June 1956, Maldon Disposal Yard
7. NJ9058
Brighton Hove and District 6325, NJ9058, a 1936 Bristol GO5G originally with a Tilling body.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
Brighton Hove and District 6325, NJ9058, a 1936 Bristol GO5G originally with a Tilling body.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
8. ANJ831
In the background Eastern National 1008, GJ2011, an AEC Regent built in 1930 and rebodied by ECW OT59R in 1945, ex-Brighton Hove & District in 1954 and in front, another open-topper, 1248, ANJ831, a pre-war Bristol GO5G, also ex-Brighton Hove & District - 1248 lasted in the ENOC fleet until 1959.
Photo taken Leigh Beck Garage, Canvey Island
In the background Eastern National 1008, GJ2011, an AEC Regent built in 1930 and rebodied by ECW OT59R in 1945, ex-Brighton Hove & District in 1954 and in front, another open-topper, 1248, ANJ831, a pre-war Bristol GO5G, also ex-Brighton Hove & District - 1248 lasted in the ENOC fleet until 1959.
Photo taken Leigh Beck Garage, Canvey Island
9. FHT112
Brighton, Hove & District 995, FHT112, a 1938 Bristol K5G/ECW CO30/26R, parked inside Conway Street garage, Hove, one of six similar vehicles acquired from Bristol Tramways in 1955 to replace older A.E.C. Regents for use on sea front services.
Photo taken c.1960, Conway Street Depot, Hove
Brighton, Hove & District 995, FHT112, a 1938 Bristol K5G/ECW CO30/26R, parked inside Conway Street garage, Hove, one of six similar vehicles acquired from Bristol Tramways in 1955 to replace older A.E.C. Regents for use on sea front services.
Photo taken c.1960, Conway Street Depot, Hove
10. GHT127
GHT127, preserved ex Brighton, Hove & District 992 is a 1938 Bristol K5G with ECW O59R bodywork. This vehicle started life with Bristol Tramways, and is seen here at the 2005 Worthing Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2005, Marine Parade, Worthing
GHT127, preserved ex Brighton, Hove & District 992 is a 1938 Bristol K5G with ECW O59R bodywork. This vehicle started life with Bristol Tramways, and is seen here at the 2005 Worthing Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2005, Marine Parade, Worthing
11. CPM101
Brighton, Hove & District 344, CPM101, an A.E.C. 661T with a Weymann H28/26R body was one of eight delivered in 1939 but stored in flat undercoat during the war. They were registered and entered service in 1945/6 after being painted.
Photo taken Saturday 31 January 1959, Chatham Place, New England Road, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District 344, CPM101, an A.E.C. 661T with a Weymann H28/26R body was one of eight delivered in 1939 but stored in flat undercoat during the war. They were registered and entered service in 1945/6 after being painted.
Photo taken Saturday 31 January 1959, Chatham Place, New England Road, Brighton
12. CAP176
Thames Valley 772, CAP176, was one of four Bristol K5Gs with Eastern Coachworks O30/26R bodies acquired in 1957 from Brighton, Hove & District. Three were rebuilt to open top from their original H30/26R by B.H. & D. but 772 was done by Thames Valley. They were acquired for a summer Riverside Express service, originally Reading to Maidenhead but later extended to Windsor.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Reading Stations
Thames Valley 772, CAP176, was one of four Bristol K5Gs with Eastern Coachworks O30/26R bodies acquired in 1957 from Brighton, Hove & District. Three were rebuilt to open top from their original H30/26R by B.H. & D. but 772 was done by Thames Valley. They were acquired for a summer Riverside Express service, originally Reading to Maidenhead but later extended to Windsor.
Photo taken Saturday 28 June 1958, Reading Stations
13. CAP205
Thomas Bros., Port Talbot operated this Bristol K5G, CAP205, with ECW OH30/26R body which had been new to Brighton, Hove & District in 1940 and passed to Thomas in March 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969
Thomas Bros., Port Talbot operated this Bristol K5G, CAP205, with ECW OH30/26R body which had been new to Brighton, Hove & District in 1940 and passed to Thomas in March 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969
14. CAP211
On 1st July one time Brighton, Hove & District 1940 K5G CAP211 (6356) left for a new life with Kirsty & Ashley Blackman (trading as The Revivist) of York, who have acquired it for restoration.
Photo taken Wednesday 1 July 2020
On 1st July one time Brighton, Hove & District 1940 K5G CAP211 (6356) left for a new life with Kirsty & Ashley Blackman (trading as The Revivist) of York, who have acquired it for restoration.
Photo taken Wednesday 1 July 2020
15. CAP229
Preserved ex Brighton Hove and District 352, CAP229, is a 1940 Bristol K5G with an ECW CO30/26R body. It is seen here at the 2014 Worthing Bus Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 27 July 2014, Marine Parade, Worthing
Preserved ex Brighton Hove and District 352, CAP229, is a 1940 Bristol K5G with an ECW CO30/26R body. It is seen here at the 2014 Worthing Bus Rally.
Photo taken Sunday 27 July 2014, Marine Parade, Worthing
16. CAP229
In use on the service round the site was Brighton & Hove open top Bristol CAP229. I have not seen this one for many years, so it has probably just emerged from restoration.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 2015, South East Bus Festival at Detling
In use on the service round the site was Brighton & Hove open top Bristol CAP229. I have not seen this one for many years, so it has probably just emerged from restoration.
Photo taken Saturday 28 March 2015, South East Bus Festival at Detling
17. CAP234
Seen during the Isle of Wight Bus Museum's annual running which included a KavaLKade from Newport Quay to Carisbrooke Castle celebrating 75 years of the Bristol K and L types. In this photo, 1940 K5G CAP234, newly restored again by owner Derek Priddle, with former Westcliff K AJN825 from 1939 behind. CAP234 was new to Brighton & Hove in 1940 passing to Southern Vectis in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2012, Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
Seen during the Isle of Wight Bus Museum's annual running which included a KavaLKade from Newport Quay to Carisbrooke Castle celebrating 75 years of the Bristol K and L types. In this photo, 1940 K5G CAP234, newly restored again by owner Derek Priddle, with former Westcliff K AJN825 from 1939 behind. CAP234 was new to Brighton & Hove in 1940 passing to Southern Vectis in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2012, Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight
18. CPM12
Brighton Hove and District 6370, CPM12, a 1945 Bristol K6A with Park Royal bodywork. This vehicle would receive a second hand 1944 built body in 1953 for a further five years of service.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
Brighton Hove and District 6370, CPM12, a 1945 Bristol K6A with Park Royal bodywork. This vehicle would receive a second hand 1944 built body in 1953 for a further five years of service.
Photo taken 1950, North Street, Brighton
19. CPM14
BH&D Bristol K5G 372, CPM14, in Old Steine Brighton.
Photo taken Thursday 5 September 1957, Old Steine, Brighton
BH&D Bristol K5G 372, CPM14, in Old Steine Brighton.
Photo taken Thursday 5 September 1957, Old Steine, Brighton
20. DNJ992
Brighton, Hove & District 391, DNJ992, was one of three B.U.T. 9611Ts with Weymann H30/26R bodies new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 31 January 1959, Chatham Place, New England Road, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District 391, DNJ992, was one of three B.U.T. 9611Ts with Weymann H30/26R bodies new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 31 January 1959, Chatham Place, New England Road, Brighton
21. DNJ994
Brighton, Hove & District 393, DNJ994, was one of three B.U.T. 9611Ts with Weymann H30/26R bodies new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 31 January 1959, Chatham Place, New England Road, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District 393, DNJ994, was one of three B.U.T. 9611Ts with Weymann H30/26R bodies new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 31 January 1959, Chatham Place, New England Road, Brighton
22. EPM13
Former Brighton & Hove 416, EPM13, was a Bristol K5G with ECW H30/26R body of 1950.
Photo taken 1967, Dunscroft Depot
Former Brighton & Hove 416, EPM13, was a Bristol K5G with ECW H30/26R body of 1950.
Photo taken 1967, Dunscroft Depot
23. EPM14
Brighton, Hove & District 417, EPM14, was a Bristol K5G with an Eastern Coachworks H30/26R body, seen in Queen's Road with part of Brighton Station visible in the left background.
Photo taken Sunday 11 September 1960, Queens Road, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District 417, EPM14, was a Bristol K5G with an Eastern Coachworks H30/26R body, seen in Queen's Road with part of Brighton Station visible in the left background.
Photo taken Sunday 11 September 1960, Queens Road, Brighton
24. GPN991
Brighton Hove & District 443, GPN991, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1953, seen in Brighton on a sunny day under the trolleybus wires.
Photo taken Wednesday 13 April 1960, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton Hove & District 443, GPN991, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1953, seen in Brighton on a sunny day under the trolleybus wires.
Photo taken Wednesday 13 April 1960, Old Steine, Brighton
25. HAP985
Preserved ex-Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H60R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 2004, Watercress Line Rally, Alton
Preserved ex-Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H60R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 18 July 2004, Watercress Line Rally, Alton
26. HAP985
Preserved ex-Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H60R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2005, Alton
Preserved ex-Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H60R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2005, Alton
27. HAP985
Rear view of preserved ex-Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H60R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2009, Alton
Rear view of preserved ex-Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H60R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 19 July 2009, Alton
28. HAP985
Preserved ex-Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H60R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 27 May 2012, Farnborough Airfield
Preserved ex-Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H60R body, new in 1953.
Photo taken Sunday 27 May 2012, Farnborough Airfield
29. HAP985
Silcox Motors, Pembroke Dock, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G built in 1953 with ECW H32/28R bodywork.
Photo taken early 1970s?, Pembroke Dock
Silcox Motors, Pembroke Dock, HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G built in 1953 with ECW H32/28R bodywork.
Photo taken early 1970s?, Pembroke Dock
30. HAP985
Former Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, is a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H33/28R body dating from 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 10 August 2024, Keighley Road A629, Bradley
Former Brighton Hove & District 6447, HAP985, is a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H33/28R body dating from 1953.
Photo taken Saturday 10 August 2024, Keighley Road A629, Bradley
31. HAP985
HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with an Eastern Coachworks H33/28R body had been new as Brighton, Hove & District 447 in 1953.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock
HAP985, a Bristol KSW6G with an Eastern Coachworks H33/28R body had been new as Brighton, Hove & District 447 in 1953.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock
32. HAP985
Silcox, Pembroke Dock 86, HAP985, was a Bristol KSW6G built in July 1953 with ECW H32/28R bodywork purchased in May 1969.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1971, Pembroke Dock town centre
Silcox, Pembroke Dock 86, HAP985, was a Bristol KSW6G built in July 1953 with ECW H32/28R bodywork purchased in May 1969.
Photo taken Friday 30 July 1971, Pembroke Dock town centre
33. HAP986
Bedlington & District, Ashington, HAP986 was a Bristol KSW6G built in July 1953 with ECW H32/28R bodywork purchased in July 1969 along with JAP500.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1971, outside Lintonville Terrace depot, Ashington
Bedlington & District, Ashington, HAP986 was a Bristol KSW6G built in July 1953 with ECW H32/28R bodywork purchased in July 1969 along with JAP500.
Photo taken Sunday 13 June 1971, outside Lintonville Terrace depot, Ashington
34. HAP990
Once upon a time this was a very familiar scene in Old Steine, Brighton, illustrated by examples of the three main operators in the town when photographed on a wet day in autumn 1967. Brighton, Hove & District No.452, HAP990, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R bodywork delivered in October 1953 departs for Hardwick Road.
Photo taken Autumn 1967, Old Steine, Brighton
Once upon a time this was a very familiar scene in Old Steine, Brighton, illustrated by examples of the three main operators in the town when photographed on a wet day in autumn 1967. Brighton, Hove & District No.452, HAP990, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R bodywork delivered in October 1953 departs for Hardwick Road.
Photo taken Autumn 1967, Old Steine, Brighton
35. HAP994
Brighton, Hove & District/Southdown 2456, HAP994, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body new to BH&D in 1953 as 6456. It was renumbered 456 in 1955. The company became part of Southdown from 1969 whereupon it was renumbered 2456.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 April 1970, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District/Southdown 2456, HAP994, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body new to BH&D in 1953 as 6456. It was renumbered 456 in 1955. The company became part of Southdown from 1969 whereupon it was renumbered 2456.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 April 1970, Old Steine, Brighton
36. HAP990
Brighton, Hove & District HAP990, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1954 as 6458.
Photo taken Saturday 18 July 1970, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District HAP990, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1954 as 6458.
Photo taken Saturday 18 July 1970, Old Steine, Brighton
37. HAP999
Brighton, Hove & District Bristol KSW6G/E.C.W. 461, HAP999, new in 1954, at Old Steine, Brighton, c.1969 on route 46B to Hollingbury.
Photo taken c.February 1969, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District Bristol KSW6G/E.C.W. 461, HAP999, new in 1954, at Old Steine, Brighton, c.1969 on route 46B to Hollingbury.
Photo taken c.February 1969, Old Steine, Brighton
38. JAP508
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, JAP508, a Bristol KSW6G from 1954 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, rear of OK's Bishop Auckland depot
OK Motor Services, Bishop Auckland, JAP508, a Bristol KSW6G from 1954 with ECW bodywork.
Photo taken July 1970, rear of OK's Bishop Auckland depot
39. JAP509
Brighton and Hove 471, JAP509, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1955. When delivered it was numbered 6471 but was renumbered to 471 the same year.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton and Hove 471, JAP509, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1955. When delivered it was numbered 6471 but was renumbered to 471 the same year.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
40. JAP510
Brighton, Hove and District 472, JAP510, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1955. When delivered it was numbered 6472 but was renumbered to 472 the same year.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton, Hove and District 472, JAP510, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1955. When delivered it was numbered 6472 but was renumbered to 472 the same year.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Old Steine, Brighton
41. KNJ556
Brighton, Hove and District 481, KNJ556, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton
Brighton, Hove and District 481, KNJ556, a Bristol KSW6G with ECW H32/28R body, new in 1955.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Pool Valley Bus Station, Brighton
42. MPM493
Former Brighton, Hove & District 493, MPM493, a Bristol KS6G with E.C.W. H34/28R body, new in 1957, still in BH&D guise though now under Southdown ownership. This was one of the very last sanction of K-types built, at a time when all other former Tilling/BTC companies had switched to Lodekkas.
Photo taken July 1970, Southern end of Victoria Gardens, Marlborough Place, Brighton
Former Brighton, Hove & District 493, MPM493, a Bristol KS6G with E.C.W. H34/28R body, new in 1957, still in BH&D guise though now under Southdown ownership. This was one of the very last sanction of K-types built, at a time when all other former Tilling/BTC companies had switched to Lodekkas.
Photo taken July 1970, Southern end of Victoria Gardens, Marlborough Place, Brighton
43. OPN801
Brighton Hove & District 1959 Bristol LDS6B / ECW 60 seat no 1, OPN801, one of a batch of 8, 1-8 (OPN801-808). However the first three. including this one, were convertible to open top. Look for the join!
Photo taken 1961, Brighton
Brighton Hove & District 1959 Bristol LDS6B / ECW 60 seat no 1, OPN801, one of a batch of 8, 1-8 (OPN801-808). However the first three. including this one, were convertible to open top. Look for the join!
Photo taken 1961, Brighton
44. OPN803
Brighton and Hove 3, OPN803, a Bristol LDS6B with ECW CO33/27R body, convertible to open-top, new in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton and Hove 3, OPN803, a Bristol LDS6B with ECW CO33/27R body, convertible to open-top, new in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
45. OPN805
Brighton and Hove 5, OPN805, a Bristol LDS6B with ECW H33/27R body, new in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton and Hove 5, OPN805, a Bristol LDS6B with ECW H33/27R body, new in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
46. OPN805
Second view of Brighton and Hove 5, OPN805, a Bristol LDS6B with ECW H33/27R body, new in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
Second view of Brighton and Hove 5, OPN805, a Bristol LDS6B with ECW H33/27R body, new in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
47. OPN805
Brighton Hove & District 1959 Bristol LDS6B / ECW 60 seat no 5, OPN805, one of a batch of 8, 1-8 (OPN 801-808). You will note from the other two photos on the site of the same vehicle 3 years later in 1964 that by that time the blind box had been altered. It still had a Watneys advert on the offside however.
Photo taken 1961, Lewes Road, Brighton
Brighton Hove & District 1959 Bristol LDS6B / ECW 60 seat no 5, OPN805, one of a batch of 8, 1-8 (OPN 801-808). You will note from the other two photos on the site of the same vehicle 3 years later in 1964 that by that time the blind box had been altered. It still had a Watneys advert on the offside however.
Photo taken 1961, Lewes Road, Brighton
48. OPN806
Brighton, Hove & District 6, OPN806, a Bristol LDS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27R body is seen at Preston Barracks, Lewes Road, Brighton.
Photo taken Sunday 11 September 1960, Lewes Road, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District 6, OPN806, a Bristol LDS6B with an Eastern Coachworks H33/27R body is seen at Preston Barracks, Lewes Road, Brighton.
Photo taken Sunday 11 September 1960, Lewes Road, Brighton
49. OPN808
Parked opposite Conway Street Garage was OPN808, a Bristol LDS6B built in 1959. This was one day that the position of the sun made it difficult to photograph the front of the bus. I presume the Borough of Hove did not include PSVs !
Photo taken Saturday 11 September 1976, Conway Street, Hove
Parked opposite Conway Street Garage was OPN808, a Bristol LDS6B built in 1959. This was one day that the position of the sun made it difficult to photograph the front of the bus. I presume the Borough of Hove did not include PSVs !
Photo taken Saturday 11 September 1976, Conway Street, Hove
50. RPN10
Brighton, Hove and District, 10, RPN10, a Bristol FS6B, new in 1960, with ECW CO33/27R body, convertible to open-top, although sensibly retaining its roof on this damp March Sunday.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton, Hove and District, 10, RPN10, a Bristol FS6B, new in 1960, with ECW CO33/27R body, convertible to open-top, although sensibly retaining its roof on this damp March Sunday.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Old Steine, Brighton
51. RPN10
Ex BH&D preserved Bristol Lodekka RPN10, fleet number 3226 in Southdown livery, at the 70th anniversary of Southdown on Brighton seafront.
Photo taken 1980s, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Ex BH&D preserved Bristol Lodekka RPN10, fleet number 3226 in Southdown livery, at the 70th anniversary of Southdown on Brighton seafront.
Photo taken 1980s, Madeira Drive, Brighton
52. RPN9
Southdown ex-Brighton, Hove & District 9, RPN9, a Bristol Lodekks FS6B with E.C.W. CO33/27R body, new in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown ex-Brighton, Hove & District 9, RPN9, a Bristol Lodekks FS6B with E.C.W. CO33/27R body, new in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, Old Steine, Brighton
53. SPM21
Brighton, Hove & District convertible open top Bristol FS6B, 21, SPM21, with ECW CO33/27R bodywork, new in July 1960, is pictured on seafront service 17, linking Portslade and Rottingdean, at the point where the A259 Kings Road becomes Grand Junction Road on the approach to the Palace Pier.
Photo taken Summer 1961, Brighton, A259 near the Palace Pier
Brighton, Hove & District convertible open top Bristol FS6B, 21, SPM21, with ECW CO33/27R bodywork, new in July 1960, is pictured on seafront service 17, linking Portslade and Rottingdean, at the point where the A259 Kings Road becomes Grand Junction Road on the approach to the Palace Pier.
Photo taken Summer 1961, Brighton, A259 near the Palace Pier
54. SPM22
Southdown (ex B, H & D) convertible open-top Bristol Lodekka no. 2022, SPM22, new in 1960, traverses Old Steine, Brighton in August 1978. Note the fleetname is decidedly worn!
Photo taken Friday 11 August 1978, Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown (ex B, H & D) convertible open-top Bristol Lodekka no. 2022, SPM22, new in 1960, traverses Old Steine, Brighton in August 1978. Note the fleetname is decidedly worn!
Photo taken Friday 11 August 1978, Old Steine, Brighton
55. SPM22
Brighton Hove & District 1960 Bristol FS6B / ECW no. 22, SPM22. one of a batch of 17 (9-25, RPN 9 - 20, 21-25, SPM 21-25). Five (nos. 9, 10, 11, 21 and 22) were convertible open top.
Photo taken 1961, King's Road, near Brighton Pier
Brighton Hove & District 1960 Bristol FS6B / ECW no. 22, SPM22. one of a batch of 17 (9-25, RPN 9 - 20, 21-25, SPM 21-25). Five (nos. 9, 10, 11, 21 and 22) were convertible open top.
Photo taken 1961, King's Road, near Brighton Pier
56. TPN26
Southdown 2026, TPN26, a Bristol Lodekka FSF6B with E.C.W. H34/26F body, new in 1961 to Brighton, Hove & District as 26.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown 2026, TPN26, a Bristol Lodekka FSF6B with E.C.W. H34/26F body, new in 1961 to Brighton, Hove & District as 26.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, Old Steine, Brighton
57. VAP31
Brighton, Hove and District 31, VAP31, a Bristol FSF6B with ECW H34/26F body, new in 1961.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Castle Square, Brighton
Brighton, Hove and District 31, VAP31, a Bristol FSF6B with ECW H34/26F body, new in 1961.
Photo taken Sunday 14 March 1965, Castle Square, Brighton
58. VAP32
Southdown (ex BH&D) Bristol Lodekka FSF6G 2032, VAP32 in Old Steine, Brighton, in 1972, with an unidentified Southdown Queen Mary behind.
Photo taken Friday 20 October 1972, Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown (ex BH&D) Bristol Lodekka FSF6G 2032, VAP32 in Old Steine, Brighton, in 1972, with an unidentified Southdown Queen Mary behind.
Photo taken Friday 20 October 1972, Old Steine, Brighton
59. VAP33
Brighton, Hove & District Bristol Lodekka FSF6G/ECW 33, VAP33, with Bristol KSW6G 483, KNJ558, behind. It was the VAP-batch of FSFs in 1961 that introduced the offside illuminated advertisment panel and fluorescent lighting to the BH&D fleet. Note the more informative destination display of the KSW compared to the Lodekka.
Photo taken c. 1961, Queens Road, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District Bristol Lodekka FSF6G/ECW 33, VAP33, with Bristol KSW6G 483, KNJ558, behind. It was the VAP-batch of FSFs in 1961 that introduced the offside illuminated advertisment panel and fluorescent lighting to the BH&D fleet. Note the more informative destination display of the KSW compared to the Lodekka.
Photo taken c. 1961, Queens Road, Brighton
60. VAP33
Southdown (ex B, H & D) 1961 Bristol Lodekka FSF6G/E.C.W. no. 2033, VAP33, passes preserved ex Maidstone & District Leyland Titan PD2 no. DH896, NKT896, at Whitehawk, Brighton in May 1974.
Photo taken Sunday 5 May 1974, Whitehawk, Brighton
Southdown (ex B, H & D) 1961 Bristol Lodekka FSF6G/E.C.W. no. 2033, VAP33, passes preserved ex Maidstone & District Leyland Titan PD2 no. DH896, NKT896, at Whitehawk, Brighton in May 1974.
Photo taken Sunday 5 May 1974, Whitehawk, Brighton
61. WNJ37
Southdown (ex B, H & D) Bristol Lodekka FSF6B/E.C.W. 2037, WNJ37, wearing the green/cream livery and gold block joint fleetname, passes Old Steine, Brighton, in October 1972.
Photo taken Friday 20 October 1972, Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown (ex B, H & D) Bristol Lodekka FSF6B/E.C.W. 2037, WNJ37, wearing the green/cream livery and gold block joint fleetname, passes Old Steine, Brighton, in October 1972.
Photo taken Friday 20 October 1972, Old Steine, Brighton
62. WNJ38
Brighton Hove & District Bristol Lodekka FSF6B/E.C.W. H60F 38, WNJ38, photographed when new in Brighton in 1962.
Photo taken 1962, North Street, Brighton
Brighton Hove & District Bristol Lodekka FSF6B/E.C.W. H60F 38, WNJ38, photographed when new in Brighton in 1962.
Photo taken 1962, North Street, Brighton
63. XPM41
Scarborough and District have used a variety of older vehicles on the Scarborough sea front service These have include a number of second hand purchases including this well travelled Bristol Lodekka which came from Yesteryear Travel of Hunmanby in 1990. The bus was a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with convertable open top ECW bodywork new to Brighton and Hove in 1962 as their 41, XPM41.
Photo taken 1991, Westwood parking by Scarborough Station
Scarborough and District have used a variety of older vehicles on the Scarborough sea front service These have include a number of second hand purchases including this well travelled Bristol Lodekka which came from Yesteryear Travel of Hunmanby in 1990. The bus was a Bristol Lodekka FS6B with convertable open top ECW bodywork new to Brighton and Hove in 1962 as their 41, XPM41.
Photo taken 1991, Westwood parking by Scarborough Station
64. XPM42
Southdown-Brighton, Hove & District Bristol Lodekka 2042, XPM42, on service outside The Pavillion, Brighton.
Photo taken c.1972, Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown-Brighton, Hove & District Bristol Lodekka 2042, XPM42, on service outside The Pavillion, Brighton.
Photo taken c.1972, Old Steine, Brighton
65. XPM47
Hants & Dorset 3495, XPM47, a Bristol FS6B with H33/27R ECW body new to Brighton Hove & District in 1962
Photo taken c.1974-6, Southampton
Hants & Dorset 3495, XPM47, a Bristol FS6B with H33/27R ECW body new to Brighton Hove & District in 1962
Photo taken c.1974-6, Southampton
66. 4656AP
At Rottingdean, 14 April 1973, Southdown (ex B, H & D) Bristol Lodekka FS6G/E.C.W. 56, 4656AP, still carries its former owners livery and fleetname, the fleet number and legal lettering being the only tell-tale signs of Southdown ownership.
Photo taken Saturday 14 April 1973, High St., Rottingdean
At Rottingdean, 14 April 1973, Southdown (ex B, H & D) Bristol Lodekka FS6G/E.C.W. 56, 4656AP, still carries its former owners livery and fleetname, the fleet number and legal lettering being the only tell-tale signs of Southdown ownership.
Photo taken Saturday 14 April 1973, High St., Rottingdean
67. 4656AP
Southdown 2056, 4656AP, a Bristol Lodekka FS6G with E.C.W. H33/27R body, new in 1963 as Brighton, Hove & District 56.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown 2056, 4656AP, a Bristol Lodekka FS6G with E.C.W. H33/27R body, new in 1963 as Brighton, Hove & District 56.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, Old Steine, Brighton
68. 4657AP
Southdown (ex B, H & D) FS6G Lodekka no. 2057, 4657AP, waits to turn left into Castle Square from Old Steine, Brighton, on a particularly wet day.
Photo taken c. 1964(??), Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown (ex B, H & D) FS6G Lodekka no. 2057, 4657AP, waits to turn left into Castle Square from Old Steine, Brighton, on a particularly wet day.
Photo taken c. 1964(??), Old Steine, Brighton
69. APN53B
Brighton and Hove 53, APN53B, a Bristol FS6B with ECW CO60R body, built in 1963 but registered in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton and Hove 53, APN53B, a Bristol FS6B with ECW CO60R body, built in 1963 but registered in 1964.
Photo taken Sunday 12 April 1964, Old Steine, Brighton
70. BPM58B
Brighton, Hove & District E.C.W. bodied Bristol FS6G 58, BPM58B, new 1964, in Old Steine, Brighton, in May 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 7 May 1967, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District E.C.W. bodied Bristol FS6G 58, BPM58B, new 1964, in Old Steine, Brighton, in May 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 7 May 1967, Old Steine, Brighton
71. DAP62C
Smiths of Marple DAP62C a 1965 Bristol Lodekka FS6G/ECW H33/27RD originally BH&D 62
Photo taken Saturday 23 July 1977, Wood St, Stockport
Smiths of Marple DAP62C a 1965 Bristol Lodekka FS6G/ECW H33/27RD originally BH&D 62
Photo taken Saturday 23 July 1977, Wood St, Stockport
72. DPM65C
Southdown (ex BH&D) Bristol Lodekka FS6G/E.C.W. no. 65, DPM65C, repainted into Southdown livery with joint Southdown-BH&D fleetnames.
Photo taken Saturday 8 April 1972, Old Steine, Brighton
Southdown (ex BH&D) Bristol Lodekka FS6G/E.C.W. no. 65, DPM65C, repainted into Southdown livery with joint Southdown-BH&D fleetnames.
Photo taken Saturday 8 April 1972, Old Steine, Brighton
73. DPM65C
Marine Parade, Brighton, with Southdown 2065, DPM65C, ex Brighton Hove and District 65, making its way towards Portslade Station. Although smart enough, it does look odd having lost its lovely red and cream livery, sorry to all you Southdown fans!
Photo taken Friday 17 September 1976, Marine Parade, Brighton
Marine Parade, Brighton, with Southdown 2065, DPM65C, ex Brighton Hove and District 65, making its way towards Portslade Station. Although smart enough, it does look odd having lost its lovely red and cream livery, sorry to all you Southdown fans!
Photo taken Friday 17 September 1976, Marine Parade, Brighton
74. DPM66C
DPM66C was the second in a batch of three Bristol FS6G Lodekkas with ECW H33/27RD bodywork, new to Brighton Hove & District, no. 66, in February 1965.
Photo taken May 1967, Old Steine, Brighton
DPM66C was the second in a batch of three Bristol FS6G Lodekkas with ECW H33/27RD bodywork, new to Brighton Hove & District, no. 66, in February 1965.
Photo taken May 1967, Old Steine, Brighton
75. FAP72C
Southdown 2072, FAP72C, a Bristol Lodekka FS6G with E.C.W. H33/27R body, new in 1965 to Brighton, Hove & District as 72.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, North Street, Brighton
Southdown 2072, FAP72C, a Bristol Lodekka FS6G with E.C.W. H33/27R body, new in 1965 to Brighton, Hove & District as 72.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1973, North Street, Brighton
76. FAP72C
United AS 83, FAP72C, a Bristol Lodekka FS6G built in 1965 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken April 1979, Grange Road, Darlington
United AS 83, FAP72C, a Bristol Lodekka FS6G built in 1965 with ECW H33/27RD bodywork.
Photo taken April 1979, Grange Road, Darlington
77. FPM74C
FPM74C, Bristol FLF6G, Southdown 2074 turns into the terminus at Rottingdean, with the "White Horse" on the left of the picture.
Photo taken Thursday 16 September 1976, Rottingdean Terminus
FPM74C, Bristol FLF6G, Southdown 2074 turns into the terminus at Rottingdean, with the "White Horse" on the left of the picture.
Photo taken Thursday 16 September 1976, Rottingdean Terminus
78. FPM74C
United AS 550, FPM74C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW H38/32F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1978, Redcar Bus Station
United AS 550, FPM74C, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1965 with ECW H38/32F bodywork.
Photo taken March 1978, Redcar Bus Station
79. FPM75C
FPM75C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body was new in October 1965 to Brighton Hove & District.
Photo taken September 1992, Stonegravels Depot, Chesterfield
FPM75C, a Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F body was new in October 1965 to Brighton Hove & District.
Photo taken September 1992, Stonegravels Depot, Chesterfield
80. JPM81D
Brighton, Hove & District no. 81, JPM81D, a 1966 Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with E.C.W. bodywork, parked in Old Steine, Brighton, 7 May 1967, when only one year old.
Photo taken Sunday 7 May 1967, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District no. 81, JPM81D, a 1966 Bristol Lodekka FLF6G with E.C.W. bodywork, parked in Old Steine, Brighton, 7 May 1967, when only one year old.
Photo taken Sunday 7 May 1967, Old Steine, Brighton
81. KPM84E
Southdown (ex BH&D) Bristol Lodekka FLF/E.C.W. 2084, KPM84E, in Brighton, February 1977, in full N.B.C. livery with later style double N logo. This vehicle was withdrawn and sold 11 months later.
Photo taken February 1977, Western Road, Brighton
Southdown (ex BH&D) Bristol Lodekka FLF/E.C.W. 2084, KPM84E, in Brighton, February 1977, in full N.B.C. livery with later style double N logo. This vehicle was withdrawn and sold 11 months later.
Photo taken February 1977, Western Road, Brighton
82. KPM86E
Eastern Scottish AA966C, KPM86E, (ex Brighton Hove and District) Lodekka in long gone Germiston Street ,with Buchanan St bus station on the right.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1973, Germiston Street, Glasgow
Eastern Scottish AA966C, KPM86E, (ex Brighton Hove and District) Lodekka in long gone Germiston Street ,with Buchanan St bus station on the right.
Photo taken Saturday 14 July 1973, Germiston Street, Glasgow
83. KPM88E
Eastern Scottish AA968, KPM88E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1967 with ECW H38/32F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1977, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Parking
Eastern Scottish AA968, KPM88E, a Bristol Lodekka FLF6G built in 1967 with ECW H38/32F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1977, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Parking
84. KPM91E
Preserved Brighton, Hove and District 91, KPM91E, is a 1967 Bristol FLF6G with an ECW body that has been converted to LDO70F
Photo taken Sunday 30 July 2006, The Adur Recreation Ground, Brighton Rd, Shoreham by Sea
Preserved Brighton, Hove and District 91, KPM91E, is a 1967 Bristol FLF6G with an ECW body that has been converted to LDO70F
Photo taken Sunday 30 July 2006, The Adur Recreation Ground, Brighton Rd, Shoreham by Sea
85. KPM91E
Former Brighton and Hove 91, KPM91E, is a 1967 Bristol FLF6G with an ECW body, converted to open-top in 1983.
Photo taken Monday 2 May 2022, The Broadway, Winchester
Former Brighton and Hove 91, KPM91E, is a 1967 Bristol FLF6G with an ECW body, converted to open-top in 1983.
Photo taken Monday 2 May 2022, The Broadway, Winchester
86. KPM91E
Eastern Scottish AA971, KPM91E a former BH&D/Southdown 1967 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork
Photo taken Wednesday 12 August 1981, Loanhead
Eastern Scottish AA971, KPM91E a former BH&D/Southdown 1967 Bristol FLF6G with ECW H38/32F bodywork
Photo taken Wednesday 12 August 1981, Loanhead
87. PPM210G
Former Southdown 2210, PPM210G, a Bristol RESL6G with ECW B41D body, seen at the Alton Bus Rally and Running Day.
Photo taken Sunday 21 July 2024, Alton College, Alton
Former Southdown 2210, PPM210G, a Bristol RESL6G with ECW B41D body, seen at the Alton Bus Rally and Running Day.
Photo taken Sunday 21 July 2024, Alton College, Alton
88. OCD770G
Southdown Bristol VRTSL6G/ECW 2100, OCD770G, in Brighton in April 1972. One of ten VRs ordered by BH&D, but (with the exception of 2093) actually delivered in March 1969 to Southdown. For the first three years of their lives the OCD-G batch were operated in full BH&D livery.
Photo taken Saturday 8 April 1972, King's Road, Brighton
Southdown Bristol VRTSL6G/ECW 2100, OCD770G, in Brighton in April 1972. One of ten VRs ordered by BH&D, but (with the exception of 2093) actually delivered in March 1969 to Southdown. For the first three years of their lives the OCD-G batch were operated in full BH&D livery.
Photo taken Saturday 8 April 1972, King's Road, Brighton
89. PUF211H
Brighton, Hove & District/Southdown 2111, PUF211H, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX with Northern Counties H41/30D body, new in 1969.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 July 1970, Old Steine, Brighton
Brighton, Hove & District/Southdown 2111, PUF211H, a Daimler Fleetline CRG6LX with Northern Counties H41/30D body, new in 1969.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 July 1970, Old Steine, Brighton