SCT '61 Photo Index
Samuel Ledgard
Samuel Ledgard
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1. KW794?
A sad and undignified end to all those years of hard work and service to Samuel Ledgard and to the public. The vehicle in the foreground is one of KW7944/5, new to B & B Tours in 1930 and taken over in 1935. It is a Leyland Lion LT1 with Burlingham C31F bodywork.
Photo taken late 1953, Scrapyard of G.W.Butler, Eller Ghyll, Otley/Menston
A sad and undignified end to all those years of hard work and service to Samuel Ledgard and to the public. The vehicle in the foreground is one of KW7944/5, new to B & B Tours in 1930 and taken over in 1935. It is a Leyland Lion LT1 with Burlingham C31F bodywork.
Photo taken late 1953, Scrapyard of G.W.Butler, Eller Ghyll, Otley/Menston
2. KY7082
Samuel Ledgard KY7082 was new in 1934 and was acquired with the business of B & B Tours Ltd., Bradford in 1935. The LT5B Lion was fitted in 1953 with the ECW B33R body from East Yorkshire 334 replacing the original C32F body by Wilks & Meade.
Photo taken Monday 21 May 1956, Yeadon
Samuel Ledgard KY7082 was new in 1934 and was acquired with the business of B & B Tours Ltd., Bradford in 1935. The LT5B Lion was fitted in 1953 with the ECW B33R body from East Yorkshire 334 replacing the original C32F body by Wilks & Meade.
Photo taken Monday 21 May 1956, Yeadon
3. BUA401
Samuel Ledgard BUA401 was a Leyland TD4 new to Ledgard in 1935 with a Leyland metal framed body of a type which had structural problems and was rebodied by Leyland in 1938 as L26/26R.
Photo taken Monday 21 May 1956, Yeadon Garage
Samuel Ledgard BUA401 was a Leyland TD4 new to Ledgard in 1935 with a Leyland metal framed body of a type which had structural problems and was rebodied by Leyland in 1938 as L26/26R.
Photo taken Monday 21 May 1956, Yeadon Garage
4. CUB1
Ledgards famous Brush bodied 1935 Maudsley Marathon coach CUB1 in original form There is no date to the photograph but if it is post war it was taken before 1951
Photo taken c.1945, Forster Square, Bradford
Ledgards famous Brush bodied 1935 Maudsley Marathon coach CUB1 in original form There is no date to the photograph but if it is post war it was taken before 1951
Photo taken c.1945, Forster Square, Bradford
5. CUG841
Samuel Ledgard CUG841 seen here at Yeadon was new to Ledgard in 1936 and is a Leyland TS7 with an English Electric C32F body although by the time of this photograph bus seats from ex-LTE vehicles had been fitted. It was withdrawn later in 1956.
Photo taken Monday 21 May 1956, Yeadon
Samuel Ledgard CUG841 seen here at Yeadon was new to Ledgard in 1936 and is a Leyland TS7 with an English Electric C32F body although by the time of this photograph bus seats from ex-LTE vehicles had been fitted. It was withdrawn later in 1956.
Photo taken Monday 21 May 1956, Yeadon
6. CUG842
Official English Electric photograph of Samuel Ledgard CUG842 when new in 1936, a Leyland TS7 with an English Electric C32F body.
Photo taken 1936
Official English Electric photograph of Samuel Ledgard CUG842 when new in 1936, a Leyland TS7 with an English Electric C32F body.
Photo taken 1936
7. DUB82
Samuel Ledgard DUB82, a 1936 Leyland Cheetah LZ with delightfully "traditional" Barnaby bodywork.
Photo taken mid 1952, Crossgate, Otley
Samuel Ledgard DUB82, a 1936 Leyland Cheetah LZ with delightfully "traditional" Barnaby bodywork.
Photo taken mid 1952, Crossgate, Otley
8. EUG124
Samuel Ledgard EUG124, a Leyland TS7 new to Ledgard in 1937 with a Duple C32F body here carries an ECW DP32F body from United LLE10 fitted in July 1955 and is seen entering the approach road to the Goods Yard at Leeds Central Station.
Photo taken Tuesday 22 May 1956, Wellington Street, Central Station Yard, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard EUG124, a Leyland TS7 new to Ledgard in 1937 with a Duple C32F body here carries an ECW DP32F body from United LLE10 fitted in July 1955 and is seen entering the approach road to the Goods Yard at Leeds Central Station.
Photo taken Tuesday 22 May 1956, Wellington Street, Central Station Yard, Leeds
9. EUG126
Samuel Ledgard EUG126, seen here with its original Duple C33F body in Park Lane, Leeds, is a Leyland TS7 new to Ledgard in 1937.
Photo taken Saturday 6 October 1956, Park Place, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard EUG126, seen here with its original Duple C33F body in Park Lane, Leeds, is a Leyland TS7 new to Ledgard in 1937.
Photo taken Saturday 6 October 1956, Park Place, Leeds
10. JNW288
Samuel Ledgard JNW288 resting between journeys. The all Leyland vehicle is a 1940 Titan TD7.
Photo taken early 1953, Castle Lane, Ilkley
Samuel Ledgard JNW288 resting between journeys. The all Leyland vehicle is a 1940 Titan TD7.
Photo taken early 1953, Castle Lane, Ilkley
11. JNW289
Samuel Ledgard JNW289, a Leyland TD7 with Leyland H30/26R body, was one of three which joined the fleet in 1940. It is seen here at King Street, Leeds and was withdrawn later the same year.
Photo taken Saturday 6 April 1957, King Street, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard JNW289, a Leyland TD7 with Leyland H30/26R body, was one of three which joined the fleet in 1940. It is seen here at King Street, Leeds and was withdrawn later the same year.
Photo taken Saturday 6 April 1957, King Street, Leeds
12. JNW289
JNW289, seen in Chester Street Bus Station in Bradford, was a Leyland TD7 with a Leyland H30/26R body new to Ledgard, Armley in May 1940.
Photo taken Sunday 29 July 1956, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
JNW289, seen in Chester Street Bus Station in Bradford, was a Leyland TD7 with a Leyland H30/26R body new to Ledgard, Armley in May 1940.
Photo taken Sunday 29 July 1956, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
13. JUA762
New to Samuel Ledgard in 1943 was this Guy Arab I, JUA762, which was rebodied by Roe in 1951 with the H31/25R body depicted here in Chester Street, Bradford. It lasted ten years with its new body.
Photo taken Friday 26 April 1957, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
New to Samuel Ledgard in 1943 was this Guy Arab I, JUA762, which was rebodied by Roe in 1951 with the H31/25R body depicted here in Chester Street, Bradford. It lasted ten years with its new body.
Photo taken Friday 26 April 1957, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
14. JUA762
Seen in Calverley is Ledgard, Armley JUA762, a Guy Arab I with a Roe H31/25R body. When new in 1943 it had a Pickering H30/26R body, the replacement Roe body being fitted in October 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 25 May 1957, Hollin Park Road, Calverley
Seen in Calverley is Ledgard, Armley JUA762, a Guy Arab I with a Roe H31/25R body. When new in 1943 it had a Pickering H30/26R body, the replacement Roe body being fitted in October 1951.
Photo taken Saturday 25 May 1957, Hollin Park Road, Calverley
15. JUA763
Samuel Ledgard JUA763 was a Guy Arab II which entered service with Ledgard in 1943 with a utility body and was rebodied in 1951 with a Roe H31/25R body which gave it a further ten years life with Ledgard.
Photo taken Sunday 30 June 1957, Nelson Street, Otley
Samuel Ledgard JUA763 was a Guy Arab II which entered service with Ledgard in 1943 with a utility body and was rebodied in 1951 with a Roe H31/25R body which gave it a further ten years life with Ledgard.
Photo taken Sunday 30 June 1957, Nelson Street, Otley
16. JUA763
Ledgard, Leeds JUA763 seen in Park Place, Leeds was a Guy Arab II (5LW) which had been new in 1943 with a Pickering H30/26R body. The Roe H31/25R body seen here was fitted in October 1951 and a 6LW engine was fitted in December 1956.
Photo taken Thursday 11 April 1957, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard, Leeds JUA763 seen in Park Place, Leeds was a Guy Arab II (5LW) which had been new in 1943 with a Pickering H30/26R body. The Roe H31/25R body seen here was fitted in October 1951 and a 6LW engine was fitted in December 1956.
Photo taken Thursday 11 April 1957, Park Place, Leeds
17. GHA968
Samuel Ledgard GHA968 was new in 1944 as Midland Red 2533, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple H30/26R body. It arrived with Ledgard in 1957 and was withdrawn in 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1957, Park Place, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard GHA968 was new in 1944 as Midland Red 2533, a Daimler CWA6 with Duple H30/26R body. It arrived with Ledgard in 1957 and was withdrawn in 1960.
Photo taken Saturday 20 April 1957, Park Place, Leeds
18. GHA968
Ledgard, Armley GHA968, which was a Daimler CWA6 with a Duple H30/26R body, is seen at the King Street terminus in Leeds. It had been acquired, in 1957, from Midland Red, where it had been number 2533 and had been new in 1944, with the body being rebuilt by Willowbrook in 1950/1.
Photo taken Sunday 3 March 1957, King Street, Leeds
Ledgard, Armley GHA968, which was a Daimler CWA6 with a Duple H30/26R body, is seen at the King Street terminus in Leeds. It had been acquired, in 1957, from Midland Red, where it had been number 2533 and had been new in 1944, with the body being rebuilt by Willowbrook in 1950/1.
Photo taken Sunday 3 March 1957, King Street, Leeds
19. JUA918
Samuel Ledgard JUA918 is a Daimler CWA6 with Roe H30/26RD body which was new in 1944 (the doors being fitted in January 1955) and which was sold for scrap in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1956, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
Samuel Ledgard JUA918 is a Daimler CWA6 with Roe H30/26RD body which was new in 1944 (the doors being fitted in January 1955) and which was sold for scrap in 1959.
Photo taken Sunday 6 May 1956, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
20. GYL291
Samuel Ledgard GYL291 was new to London Transport as D126 in 1945 and arrived with Ledgard via Bee Line, West Hartlepool in 1956. A Daimler CWA6 with a Brush H30/26R body, seen here in the West Yorkshire Bus Station at Leeds Vicar Lane, it was withdrawn in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 24 March 1957, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard GYL291 was new to London Transport as D126 in 1945 and arrived with Ledgard via Bee Line, West Hartlepool in 1956. A Daimler CWA6 with a Brush H30/26R body, seen here in the West Yorkshire Bus Station at Leeds Vicar Lane, it was withdrawn in 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 24 March 1957, Vicar Lane Bus Station, Leeds
21. JUB647
JUB647 was new to Samuel Ledgard in 1945 and was withdrawn in 1962. It was a Daimler CWD6 with a Duple H30/26RD body (the doors being fitted in 1954) and is seen here at Horsforth.
Photo taken Sunday 27 January 1957, New Road Side, Horsforth
JUB647 was new to Samuel Ledgard in 1945 and was withdrawn in 1962. It was a Daimler CWD6 with a Duple H30/26RD body (the doors being fitted in 1954) and is seen here at Horsforth.
Photo taken Sunday 27 January 1957, New Road Side, Horsforth
22. JUB651
Daimler CWA6 JUB651 had a Duple H30/26R body and was new to Samuel Ledgard in 1945. Seen here at Horsforth it remained in the fleet until 1962.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1957, Horsforth
Daimler CWA6 JUB651 had a Duple H30/26R body and was new to Samuel Ledgard in 1945. Seen here at Horsforth it remained in the fleet until 1962.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1957, Horsforth
23. JUB659
Ledgard JUB659, seen at the King Street terminus in Leeds, was the last Daimler CWA6 new to Ledgards. It carried a Duple H30/26R body, and was new in 1945.
Photo taken Sunday 24 March 1957, King Street, Leeds
Ledgard JUB659, seen at the King Street terminus in Leeds, was the last Daimler CWA6 new to Ledgards. It carried a Duple H30/26R body, and was new in 1945.
Photo taken Sunday 24 March 1957, King Street, Leeds
24. ARN394
Samuel Ledgard ARN394, a Leyland Titan PD1A with Alexander H32/26R body, new in 1946 to Preston Corporation (52) and acquired by Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Samuel Ledgard ARN394, a Leyland Titan PD1A with Alexander H32/26R body, new in 1946 to Preston Corporation (52) and acquired by Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken October 1967, Otley Bus Station
25. FAX311
Bought by Ledgards in 1959 was this Albion Valkyrie CX13 with BBW (Bristol Tramways Bodybuilding Works) rear entrance bodywork, FAX311. It was one of 5 bought from Red and White all of which dated from 1946. It lasted until 1962 and was scrapped shortly after
Photo taken c.1960, Station Parade, Harrogate
Bought by Ledgards in 1959 was this Albion Valkyrie CX13 with BBW (Bristol Tramways Bodybuilding Works) rear entrance bodywork, FAX311. It was one of 5 bought from Red and White all of which dated from 1946. It lasted until 1962 and was scrapped shortly after
Photo taken c.1960, Station Parade, Harrogate
26. GHN635
Former United Autos GHN635 was a magnificent Bristol K6A dating from 1946. Originally fitted with a Strachan body, it had this 1949 ECW L27/26R body fitted in 1954 and was acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1959.
Photo taken 1965, Yeadon Depot
Former United Autos GHN635 was a magnificent Bristol K6A dating from 1946. Originally fitted with a Strachan body, it had this 1949 ECW L27/26R body fitted in 1954 and was acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1959.
Photo taken 1965, Yeadon Depot
27. HGF904
Seen in Park Place in Leeds is Ledgard, Armley HGF904, a Daimler CWA6 with a Park Royal H30/26R body new in 1946 as London Passenger Transport Board D227. It was one of fourteen acquired in 1953 and was withdrawn in 1960 passing in August to Bolland (dealer), Wakefield for scrap.
Photo taken Saturday 6 July 1957, Park Place, Leeds
Seen in Park Place in Leeds is Ledgard, Armley HGF904, a Daimler CWA6 with a Park Royal H30/26R body new in 1946 as London Passenger Transport Board D227. It was one of fourteen acquired in 1953 and was withdrawn in 1960 passing in August to Bolland (dealer), Wakefield for scrap.
Photo taken Saturday 6 July 1957, Park Place, Leeds
28. HGF914
Samuel Ledgard ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6 HGF914 with a Park Royal H30/26RD body new in 1946, the doors being fitted before it entered service with Ledgard in 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1957, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
Samuel Ledgard ex-London Transport Daimler CWA6 HGF914 with a Park Royal H30/26RD body new in 1946, the doors being fitted before it entered service with Ledgard in 1954.
Photo taken Sunday 31 March 1957, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
29. HGF948
This is the end result of what started life as a Maudslay SF40 and a Daimler CWA6. The chassis is that of HGF948, a Daimler CWA6 new as London Transport D271 in October 1946 with a Park Royal H30/26R body. Acquired from London Transport by Ledgard, Armley, along with another twenty-two, it was immediately rebodied by Rhodes of Bingley with the Brush C36C body from Ledgard's Maudslay SF40, CUB1 new in October 1935 and the resultant combination entered service in April 1954.
Photo taken Monday 28 September 1959, Foundry Approach, Oak Tree Drive, Harehills, Leeds
This is the end result of what started life as a Maudslay SF40 and a Daimler CWA6. The chassis is that of HGF948, a Daimler CWA6 new as London Transport D271 in October 1946 with a Park Royal H30/26R body. Acquired from London Transport by Ledgard, Armley, along with another twenty-two, it was immediately rebodied by Rhodes of Bingley with the Brush C36C body from Ledgard's Maudslay SF40, CUB1 new in October 1935 and the resultant combination entered service in April 1954.
Photo taken Monday 28 September 1959, Foundry Approach, Oak Tree Drive, Harehills, Leeds
30. JUM377
Samuel Ledgard JUM377 was one of six Leyland PD1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new to Ledgard in 1946. Seen here in King Street, Leeds, it remained in service until 1965.
Photo taken Saturday 6 October 1956, King Street, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard JUM377 was one of six Leyland PD1s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new to Ledgard in 1946. Seen here in King Street, Leeds, it remained in service until 1965.
Photo taken Saturday 6 October 1956, King Street, Leeds
31. BCK421
Samuel Ledgard BCK421, a Leyland PD1A with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1947 and bought by Samuel Ledgard in 1961 from Ribble and behind BCK633, identical spec to BCK421 but ex-Preston Corporaton, also in 1947
Photo taken Saturday 1 July 1967, Otley
Samuel Ledgard BCK421, a Leyland PD1A with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1947 and bought by Samuel Ledgard in 1961 from Ribble and behind BCK633, identical spec to BCK421 but ex-Preston Corporaton, also in 1947
Photo taken Saturday 1 July 1967, Otley
32. BCK422
Samuel Ledgard BCK422, a Leyland PD1A with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1947 and bought in 1961 from Ribble.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Crossgate, Otley
Samuel Ledgard BCK422, a Leyland PD1A with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1947 and bought in 1961 from Ribble.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Crossgate, Otley
33. BCK422
Ledgard, Armley BCK422, seen in Otley Bus Station, was a Leyland PD1A with a Leyland H30/26R body, later modified to H32/26R, which had been new in 1947 as Ribble, Preston 2479.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Ledgard, Armley BCK422, seen in Otley Bus Station, was a Leyland PD1A with a Leyland H30/26R body, later modified to H32/26R, which had been new in 1947 as Ribble, Preston 2479.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
34. BCK427
Acquired by Ledgard, Armley from Ribble, Preston 2484 in 1966, BCK427 was a Leyland PD1A which had been new in 1947 with a Brush L27/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Acquired by Ledgard, Armley from Ribble, Preston 2484 in 1966, BCK427 was a Leyland PD1A which had been new in 1947 with a Brush L27/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
35. BCK441
Samuel Ledgard BCK441, formerly Ribble 2498, started life in 1947 as a Brush-bodied Leyland PD1A. Rather like an old brush with a new handle and a new head, in 1955 it received an 8 foot Burlingham body, and was re-engined to become a PD2/3.
Photo taken 1967, West Yorkshire Depot, Bradford
Samuel Ledgard BCK441, formerly Ribble 2498, started life in 1947 as a Brush-bodied Leyland PD1A. Rather like an old brush with a new handle and a new head, in 1955 it received an 8 foot Burlingham body, and was re-engined to become a PD2/3.
Photo taken 1967, West Yorkshire Depot, Bradford
36. BCK621
Samuel Ledgard BCK621, a Leyland PD1A with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1947 and bought by Samuel Ledgard in 1961 from Preston Corporation
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Ledgard Otley Depot
Samuel Ledgard BCK621, a Leyland PD1A with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1947 and bought by Samuel Ledgard in 1961 from Preston Corporation
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Ledgard Otley Depot
37. BCK621
Acquired by Ledgard, Armley in 1961 from Preston where it had been number 71, BCK621, which was a Leyland PD1 new in 1947 with a Leyland H30/26R, later modified to H32/26R body, is seen behind Otley garage.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
Acquired by Ledgard, Armley in 1961 from Preston where it had been number 71, BCK621, which was a Leyland PD1 new in 1947 with a Leyland H30/26R, later modified to H32/26R body, is seen behind Otley garage.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
38. BCK621
Ledgard's ex-Preston all-Leyland PD1A BCK621, taken in 1966 passing the (still extant) Post Office on Nelson Street, Otley. It was new in 1947 and bought by Samuel Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken 1966, Nelson Street, Otley
Ledgard's ex-Preston all-Leyland PD1A BCK621, taken in 1966 passing the (still extant) Post Office on Nelson Street, Otley. It was new in 1947 and bought by Samuel Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken 1966, Nelson Street, Otley
39. BCK633
Samuel Ledgard BCK633, a Leyland PD1A with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1947 and bought by Samuel Ledgard in 1961 from Preston Corporation and behind BCK421, identical spec to BCK633 but ex-Ribble, also in 1947
Photo taken Saturday 1 July 1967, Otley
Samuel Ledgard BCK633, a Leyland PD1A with Leyland H32/26R body, new in 1947 and bought by Samuel Ledgard in 1961 from Preston Corporation and behind BCK421, identical spec to BCK633 but ex-Ribble, also in 1947
Photo taken Saturday 1 July 1967, Otley
40. BCK633
BCK633 was a Leyland PD1 new in 1947, and was acquired by Ledgard, Armley in 1961 from Preston, where it had been number 99. It had a Samlesbury H30/26R body (built under sub-contract from Leyland), later modified to H32/26R and is seen behind Otley garage alongside ARN393 and BCK415, together with LAE12 which had an Eastern Coachworks body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
BCK633 was a Leyland PD1 new in 1947, and was acquired by Ledgard, Armley in 1961 from Preston, where it had been number 99. It had a Samlesbury H30/26R body (built under sub-contract from Leyland), later modified to H32/26R and is seen behind Otley garage alongside ARN393 and BCK415, together with LAE12 which had an Eastern Coachworks body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
41. HLW181
Ledgard HLW181, an A.E.C. Regent III, ex London Transport RT194 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard HLW181, an A.E.C. Regent III, ex London Transport RT194 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
42. KHW622
Samuel Ledgard KHW622, was a Leyland PD1A with an unusual Bristol Brislington H30/26R body of 1947. It was former Bristol Omnibus C4011 until purchased by Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken 1966, Nelson Street, Otley
Samuel Ledgard KHW622, was a Leyland PD1A with an unusual Bristol Brislington H30/26R body of 1947. It was former Bristol Omnibus C4011 until purchased by Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken 1966, Nelson Street, Otley
43. GDK401
Samuel Ledgard GDK401, an AEC Regent III with East Lancs H31/28R body, new to Rochdale Corporation in 1948 and one of five acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1962.
Photo taken Saturday 1 July 1967, Crossgate, Otley
Samuel Ledgard GDK401, an AEC Regent III with East Lancs H31/28R body, new to Rochdale Corporation in 1948 and one of five acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1962.
Photo taken Saturday 1 July 1967, Crossgate, Otley
44. GDK401
Samuel Ledgard's former Rochdale 201, GDK401, was an AEC Regent III with East Lancs H33/26R body dating from 1948. It was acquired by Ledgard in 1962 and saw service until the demise of the company in 1967.
Photo taken c.1966, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard's former Rochdale 201, GDK401, was an AEC Regent III with East Lancs H33/26R body dating from 1948. It was acquired by Ledgard in 1962 and saw service until the demise of the company in 1967.
Photo taken c.1966, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds
45. GDK401
Ledgard, Armley GDK401, seen in Otley Bus Station, was the first of five A.E.C. O961 Regent IIIs acquired from Rochdale in 1962. They had East Lancs H33/26R bodies and had been new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Ledgard, Armley GDK401, seen in Otley Bus Station, was the first of five A.E.C. O961 Regent IIIs acquired from Rochdale in 1962. They had East Lancs H33/26R bodies and had been new in 1948.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
46. GDK401
On the left Rochdale Corporation 236, HDK836, an AEC Regent III with East Lancs H33/26R body, new in 1951. On the right Ledgard GDK401 another Regent III/East Lancs but H31/26R and originally new to Rochdale Corporation as 201 in 1948.
Photo taken mid 1960s, Rochdale Corporation Depot
On the left Rochdale Corporation 236, HDK836, an AEC Regent III with East Lancs H33/26R body, new in 1951. On the right Ledgard GDK401 another Regent III/East Lancs but H31/26R and originally new to Rochdale Corporation as 201 in 1948.
Photo taken mid 1960s, Rochdale Corporation Depot
47. GDK404
Samuel Ledgard GDK404, an AEC Regent III with East Lancs H31/28R body, new to Rochdale Corporation in 1948 and one of five acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1962.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard GDK404, an AEC Regent III with East Lancs H31/28R body, new to Rochdale Corporation in 1948 and one of five acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1962.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
48. GDK405
Samuel Ledgard GDK405, an AEC Regent III 0961 with East Lancs. H33/26R body, new in 1948 to Rochdale Corporation (205), and acquired by Ledgard in 1962. One of a batch of five, this one was withdrawn in 1966 and passed to Jackson's of Bradford for scrap.
Photo taken August 1966, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
Samuel Ledgard GDK405, an AEC Regent III 0961 with East Lancs. H33/26R body, new in 1948 to Rochdale Corporation (205), and acquired by Ledgard in 1962. One of a batch of five, this one was withdrawn in 1966 and passed to Jackson's of Bradford for scrap.
Photo taken August 1966, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
49. GWY157
Samuel Ledgard GWY157, ex-Felix Motors 26, an AEC Regent III with Roberts H30/26R body of 1948.
Photo taken 1965, Troydale Terminus, Pudsey
Samuel Ledgard GWY157, ex-Felix Motors 26, an AEC Regent III with Roberts H30/26R body of 1948.
Photo taken 1965, Troydale Terminus, Pudsey
50. JFJ52
A sad sequel to Paul Haywood's splendid picture of JFJ55 at Arthington in happier times.
Photo taken Aug/Sept 1963, in effect an outpost of the larger Otley premises, the yard of Samuel Ledgard's Ilkley Depot
A sad sequel to Paul Haywood's splendid picture of JFJ55 at Arthington in happier times.
Photo taken Aug/Sept 1963, in effect an outpost of the larger Otley premises, the yard of Samuel Ledgard's Ilkley Depot
51. JFJ55
Samuel Ledgard JFJ55 was one of a small batch of former Exeter Daimler CVD6s with Brush bodywork. They had a distinctly utilitarian appearance but dated from 1948.
Photo taken 1962, Arthington Terminus
Samuel Ledgard JFJ55 was one of a small batch of former Exeter Daimler CVD6s with Brush bodywork. They had a distinctly utilitarian appearance but dated from 1948.
Photo taken 1962, Arthington Terminus
52. KGU363
Ledgard KGU263, a Leyland 7RT, ex London Transport.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Ledgard KGU263, a Leyland 7RT, ex London Transport.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
53. KHY395
Samuel Ledgard KHY395, a Leyland PD1A with ECW H30/26R body, new in 1948, ex Bristol in 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Otley
Samuel Ledgard KHY395, a Leyland PD1A with ECW H30/26R body, new in 1948, ex Bristol in 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Otley
54. KHY395
Samuel Ledgard KHY395, was an ex-Bristol Omnibus Leyland PD1A with an ECW H30/26R body, new in 1948.
Photo taken circa 1966, Otley Road/Shaw Lane, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard KHY395, was an ex-Bristol Omnibus Leyland PD1A with an ECW H30/26R body, new in 1948.
Photo taken circa 1966, Otley Road/Shaw Lane, Leeds
55. KHY395
Samuel Ledgard KHY395 and LAE12, Leyland PD1's with E.C.W. H30/26R bodies, new in 1948 to Bristol Tramways (C4026 and C4043), and acquired by Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken October 1967, Ledgard's Otley depot
Samuel Ledgard KHY395 and LAE12, Leyland PD1's with E.C.W. H30/26R bodies, new in 1948 to Bristol Tramways (C4026 and C4043), and acquired by Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken October 1967, Ledgard's Otley depot
56. LAE12
Samuel Ledgard KHY395 and LAE12, Leyland PD1's with E.C.W. H30/26R bodies, new in 1948 to Bristol Tramways (C4026 and C4043), and acquired by Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken October 1967, Ledgard's Otley depot
Samuel Ledgard KHY395 and LAE12, Leyland PD1's with E.C.W. H30/26R bodies, new in 1948 to Bristol Tramways (C4026 and C4043), and acquired by Ledgard in 1961.
Photo taken October 1967, Ledgard's Otley depot
57. LAE12
Samuel Ledgard LAE12, LLU873 and PNW91. LAE12 was a 1948 Leyland PD1A with ECW body ex-Bristol in 1961, LLU873 was ex-London Transport RTL883 bought in 1966 while PNW91 was bought new in 1952, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyalnd body.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Otley
Samuel Ledgard LAE12, LLU873 and PNW91. LAE12 was a 1948 Leyland PD1A with ECW body ex-Bristol in 1961, LLU873 was ex-London Transport RTL883 bought in 1966 while PNW91 was bought new in 1952, a Leyland PD2/12 with Leyalnd body.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Otley
58. LAE12
Ledgard LAE12 was an ECW-bodied Leyland PD1A, former Bristol Omnibus C4043 from 1948 until 1960.
Photo taken late 1967, Ledgard Otley Depot
Ledgard LAE12 was an ECW-bodied Leyland PD1A, former Bristol Omnibus C4043 from 1948 until 1960.
Photo taken late 1967, Ledgard Otley Depot
59. LAE12
Seen behind Otley Garage is LAE12 which was a Leyland PD1 with an Eastern Coachworks H30/26R body acquired by Ledgard, Armley from Bristol Omnibus Co. C4043 in 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
Seen behind Otley Garage is LAE12 which was a Leyland PD1 with an Eastern Coachworks H30/26R body acquired by Ledgard, Armley from Bristol Omnibus Co. C4043 in 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
60. LHU520
Samuel Ledgard LHU520, was ex-Bristol Omnibus C3411, a Bristol K5G with ECW H30/26R body of 1948. It was the only Bristol in the Ledgard fleet with a Gardner 5LW engine so was not popular with drivers on their many hilly routes.
Photo taken Sunday 14 June 1964, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard LHU520, was ex-Bristol Omnibus C3411, a Bristol K5G with ECW H30/26R body of 1948. It was the only Bristol in the Ledgard fleet with a Gardner 5LW engine so was not popular with drivers on their many hilly routes.
Photo taken Sunday 14 June 1964, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
61. LNW529
Ledgard, Armley LNW529 was one of ten Daimler CVD6s with Brush H30/26R bodies which had been new as Leeds 522-531 in 1948.
Photo taken Monday 18 April 1960, Horsforth
Ledgard, Armley LNW529 was one of ten Daimler CVD6s with Brush H30/26R bodies which had been new as Leeds 522-531 in 1948.
Photo taken Monday 18 April 1960, Horsforth
62. KGK687
KGK687 with Exors of Samuel Ledgard. Ex London Transport RT 1218, AEC Regent 3RT with Weymann H30/26R body, nominally new 1949.
Photo taken Oct 1967, Calverley terminus
KGK687 with Exors of Samuel Ledgard. Ex London Transport RT 1218, AEC Regent 3RT with Weymann H30/26R body, nominally new 1949.
Photo taken Oct 1967, Calverley terminus
63. MUA864
Ledgard MUA864, one of four Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton C33F bodies new in 1949/50.
Photo taken Saturday 30 August 1958, opposite Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
Ledgard MUA864, one of four Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton C33F bodies new in 1949/50.
Photo taken Saturday 30 August 1958, opposite Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
64. MUA864
Samuel Ledgard coach MUA864 parked outside a Ledgard depot with another unidentified coach parked behind it. The twin horns mounted in front of the entrance door suggest that there would be no difficulty hearing it coming! MUA864 was one of four Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton C33F bodies new in 1949/50.
Photo taken 1950s, Ledgard Otley Depot
Samuel Ledgard coach MUA864 parked outside a Ledgard depot with another unidentified coach parked behind it. The twin horns mounted in front of the entrance door suggest that there would be no difficulty hearing it coming! MUA864 was one of four Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton C33F bodies new in 1949/50.
Photo taken 1950s, Ledgard Otley Depot
65. MUA864
Samuel Ledgard MUA864, a Foden PVSC (6LW) with Plaxton M2 C33F body, one of four new to Ledgard in 1949 (with a further two coming the following year).
Photo taken Whitsuntide 1966, Hebble's Walnut Street depot, Halifax
Samuel Ledgard MUA864, a Foden PVSC (6LW) with Plaxton M2 C33F body, one of four new to Ledgard in 1949 (with a further two coming the following year).
Photo taken Whitsuntide 1966, Hebble's Walnut Street depot, Halifax
66. MUA865
Ledgard MUA865, one of two Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton FC33F bodies new in 1949
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
Ledgard MUA865, one of two Foden PVSC6 with Plaxton FC33F bodies new in 1949
Photo taken Saturday 5 April 1958, Wellington Street Coach Station, Leeds
67. MUA865
Sorry about this ! Former Samuel Ledgard MUA865, a Foden PVSC (6LW) with Plaxton M2 FC33F body, new to Ledgard in 1949. Withdrawn in 1966 it is seen here being scrapped at the premises of Jackson's of Bradford.
Photo taken December 1966, Jackson's scrapyard, off Gordon Street, Bradford
Sorry about this ! Former Samuel Ledgard MUA865, a Foden PVSC (6LW) with Plaxton M2 FC33F body, new to Ledgard in 1949. Withdrawn in 1966 it is seen here being scrapped at the premises of Jackson's of Bradford.
Photo taken December 1966, Jackson's scrapyard, off Gordon Street, Bradford
68. MUA866
Samuel Ledgard MUA866 was a Foden PVSC6 with a Plaxton FC33F body of 1949.
Photo taken 1962, Calverley Lane, Intake, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard MUA866 was a Foden PVSC6 with a Plaxton FC33F body of 1949.
Photo taken 1962, Calverley Lane, Intake, Leeds
69. EUH959
Samuel Ledgard EUH959, ex-Western Welsh 959, then Eynon's of Trimsaran, an all-Leyland lowbridge PD2/3, pauses with a school contract.
Photo taken 1966, Old Ball, Horsforth
Samuel Ledgard EUH959, ex-Western Welsh 959, then Eynon's of Trimsaran, an all-Leyland lowbridge PD2/3, pauses with a school contract.
Photo taken 1966, Old Ball, Horsforth
70. GUY3
Samuel Ledgard GUY3, a Guy Arab UF with Guy B40F body (using Park Royal framework) built in 1950 as a demonstrator. It was famous for being the prototype underfloor-engined Guy and was exhibited at the 1950 Earls Court Show. It was first sold to Kitchin & Son, Pudsey and passed to Ledgard in 1957 when they took over Kitchin's stage carriage services.
Photo taken 1962, Calverley Lane, Intake, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard GUY3, a Guy Arab UF with Guy B40F body (using Park Royal framework) built in 1950 as a demonstrator. It was famous for being the prototype underfloor-engined Guy and was exhibited at the 1950 Earls Court Show. It was first sold to Kitchin & Son, Pudsey and passed to Ledgard in 1957 when they took over Kitchin's stage carriage services.
Photo taken 1962, Calverley Lane, Intake, Leeds
71. GUY3
Samuel Ledgard GUY3 was the ex-demonstrator Arab UF with a Guy (Park Royal frame) B40F body dating from 1950. It was exhibited at the 1950 Earls Court Show.
Photo taken 1965, Yeadon Depot
Samuel Ledgard GUY3 was the ex-demonstrator Arab UF with a Guy (Park Royal frame) B40F body dating from 1950. It was exhibited at the 1950 Earls Court Show.
Photo taken 1965, Yeadon Depot
72. JWU131
Samuel Ledgard JWU131 was an all-Leyland lowbridge PD2/1 built for Felix Motors in 1950, and sold to Ledgard in 1962. Next to it was former Doncaster Corporation 136, MDT221, an AEC Regent III originally with Roe lowbridge body, then used as a tree-lopper.
Photo taken 1967, Leicester Avenue Depot, Doncaster
Samuel Ledgard JWU131 was an all-Leyland lowbridge PD2/1 built for Felix Motors in 1950, and sold to Ledgard in 1962. Next to it was former Doncaster Corporation 136, MDT221, an AEC Regent III originally with Roe lowbridge body, then used as a tree-lopper.
Photo taken 1967, Leicester Avenue Depot, Doncaster
73. JWU131
Samuel Ledgard's former Felix Motors all-Leyland PD2/1 JWU131 is seen at the Premier Motors depot on an enthusiasts' tour.
Photo taken 1967, East Lane, Stainforth
Samuel Ledgard's former Felix Motors all-Leyland PD2/1 JWU131 is seen at the Premier Motors depot on an enthusiasts' tour.
Photo taken 1967, East Lane, Stainforth
74. KGK687
Ledgard, Armley KGK687 was one of twenty-two RTs acquired from London Transport in 1963 and is seen here in Park Place, Leeds. It was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III new in 1949 with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard, Armley KGK687 was one of twenty-two RTs acquired from London Transport in 1963 and is seen here in Park Place, Leeds. It was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III new in 1949 with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
75. KUP949
KUP949, a 1950 Leyland Tiger PS1/1 with Burlingham body was bought new by Iveson of Cornsay Collery in County Durham. By 1957 the bus was in service with Baxters of Airdrie who sold it in that year to Ledgards of Armley. It survived in the Ledgard fleet until 1967 and the sale to West Yorkshire.
Photo taken 1992, Harrogate
KUP949, a 1950 Leyland Tiger PS1/1 with Burlingham body was bought new by Iveson of Cornsay Collery in County Durham. By 1957 the bus was in service with Baxters of Airdrie who sold it in that year to Ledgards of Armley. It survived in the Ledgard fleet until 1967 and the sale to West Yorkshire.
Photo taken 1992, Harrogate
76. KUP949
Seen on a visit to the Middleton Garage of Leeds City Transport, opened in November 1966, is preserved ex-Ledgard, Armley KUP949, a Burlingham C33F bodied Leyland PS1/1 new to Iveson, Esh in 1950 and acquired by Ledgard in February 1957 from Baxter, Airdrie.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1968, Middleton Garage, Leeds
Seen on a visit to the Middleton Garage of Leeds City Transport, opened in November 1966, is preserved ex-Ledgard, Armley KUP949, a Burlingham C33F bodied Leyland PS1/1 new to Iveson, Esh in 1950 and acquired by Ledgard in February 1957 from Baxter, Airdrie.
Photo taken Saturday 7 September 1968, Middleton Garage, Leeds
77. KUP949
Ledgard, Armley KUP949 was a Leyland PS1/1 with a Burlingham C33F body which had been new in April 1950 to Iveson, Esh Winning. It passed first to Baxter, Airdrie as number 40 around 1953 and then to Ledgard in February 1957 retaining its Baxter livery for some time as seen here in Saville Street, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 8 June 1957, Saville Street, Leeds
Ledgard, Armley KUP949 was a Leyland PS1/1 with a Burlingham C33F body which had been new in April 1950 to Iveson, Esh Winning. It passed first to Baxter, Airdrie as number 40 around 1953 and then to Ledgard in February 1957 retaining its Baxter livery for some time as seen here in Saville Street, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 8 June 1957, Saville Street, Leeds
78. KUP949
KUP949 is the preserved Samuel Ledgard (former Iveson then Baxters) Leyland PS1/1 with a Burlingham C33F body dating from 1950. After the demise of Ledgard in 1967 it was purchased for preservation.
Photo taken c.1969, Hollins Hill, Baildon
KUP949 is the preserved Samuel Ledgard (former Iveson then Baxters) Leyland PS1/1 with a Burlingham C33F body dating from 1950. After the demise of Ledgard in 1967 it was purchased for preservation.
Photo taken c.1969, Hollins Hill, Baildon
79. KUP949
One more photograph of former Samuel Ledgard KUP949, a Leyland Tiger PS1 with Burlingham C33F body, new to Iveson's of Esh in 1950, later passing to Baxter's of Airdrie (40), acquired by Ledgard in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 15 October 2017, Cattle Market Street, Otley
One more photograph of former Samuel Ledgard KUP949, a Leyland Tiger PS1 with Burlingham C33F body, new to Iveson's of Esh in 1950, later passing to Baxter's of Airdrie (40), acquired by Ledgard in 1957.
Photo taken Sunday 15 October 2017, Cattle Market Street, Otley
80. KUP949
A rear view of Ledgard Leyland Tiger PS1/1 KUP949 with Burlingham bodywork dating from 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 15 October 2017, Cattle Market Street, Otley
A rear view of Ledgard Leyland Tiger PS1/1 KUP949 with Burlingham bodywork dating from 1950.
Photo taken Sunday 15 October 2017, Cattle Market Street, Otley
81. KXW125
KXW125, an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body was one of eight acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1964 and is seen behind Otley Garage.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
KXW125, an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body was one of eight acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1964 and is seen behind Otley Garage.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
82. KXW494
Ledgard, Armley KXW494, an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body, was acquired from Lesney, London in 1965, and is seen entering Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Ledgard, Armley KXW494, an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body, was acquired from Lesney, London in 1965, and is seen entering Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
83. KYY504
Seen in Otley Bus Station, KYY504 was acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1965. KYY502/4/6/8, previously London Transport RLH2/4/6/8 were acquired in 1964/5 and were A.E.C. 9612E Regent IIIs with Weymann L27/26R bodies. which had been new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Seen in Otley Bus Station, KYY504 was acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1965. KYY502/4/6/8, previously London Transport RLH2/4/6/8 were acquired in 1964/5 and were A.E.C. 9612E Regent IIIs with Weymann L27/26R bodies. which had been new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
84. KYY506
Former London Transport RLH6, KYY506, was bought by Samuel Ledgard early in 1965 and spent most of its new incarnation working school and Horsforth to Otley duties.
Photo taken 1965, New Road Side, Horsforth
Former London Transport RLH6, KYY506, was bought by Samuel Ledgard early in 1965 and spent most of its new incarnation working school and Horsforth to Otley duties.
Photo taken 1965, New Road Side, Horsforth
85. KYY506
Ledgard, Armley KYY506, one of four ex-London Transport RLHs, is seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Ledgard, Armley KYY506, one of four ex-London Transport RLHs, is seen in Otley Bus Station.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
86. KYY508
Samuel Ledgard KYY508, ex-London Transport RLH8, new in 1950 and acquired by Ledgard in 1965.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Crossgate, Otley
Samuel Ledgard KYY508, ex-London Transport RLH8, new in 1950 and acquired by Ledgard in 1965.
Photo taken Saturday 12 August 1967, Crossgate, Otley
87. KYY508
Ledgard, Armley KYY508 is seen turning into Otley Bus Station. KYY502/4/6/8, previously London Transport RLH2/4/6/8 were acquired in 1964/5 and were A.E.C. 9612E Regent IIIs with Weymann L27/26R bodies. which had been new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Ledgard, Armley KYY508 is seen turning into Otley Bus Station. KYY502/4/6/8, previously London Transport RLH2/4/6/8 were acquired in 1964/5 and were A.E.C. 9612E Regent IIIs with Weymann L27/26R bodies. which had been new in 1950.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
88. KYY799
Ledgard KYY799, a Leyland 7RT ex London Transport RTL829 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard KYY799, a Leyland 7RT ex London Transport RTL829 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
89. LLU853
Samuel Ledgard ex London Transport RTL LLU853 seen in the last weeks of Ledgard's existence
Photo taken July 1967, Carr Crofts/Tong Road, Armley, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard ex London Transport RTL LLU853 seen in the last weeks of Ledgard's existence
Photo taken July 1967, Carr Crofts/Tong Road, Armley, Leeds
90. LYR916
LYR916 was one of twenty-two RTs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1963 and is seen here in Otley Bus Station. It was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
LYR916 was one of twenty-two RTs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1963 and is seen here in Otley Bus Station. It was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
91. LYR926
LYR926 seen in Otley Bus Station, was one of twenty-two A.E.C. O961 Regent IIIs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1963. It had a Weymann H30/26R body and had been new in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
LYR926 seen in Otley Bus Station, was one of twenty-two A.E.C. O961 Regent IIIs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1963. It had a Weymann H30/26R body and had been new in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
92. MLL834
Samuel Ledgard MLL834, an AEC Regent III 0961 with a Weyman H30/26R body, new in 1952 to London Transport (RT3524) and acquired by Ledgard in 1964. It remained in service until the takeover of the company by West Yorkshire R.C.C. in October 1967.
Photo taken August 1966, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
Samuel Ledgard MLL834, an AEC Regent III 0961 with a Weyman H30/26R body, new in 1952 to London Transport (RT3524) and acquired by Ledgard in 1964. It remained in service until the takeover of the company by West Yorkshire R.C.C. in October 1967.
Photo taken August 1966, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
93. MLL838
MLL838 was one of twenty-two RTs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1963 and is seen here in Park Place, Leeds. It was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III new in 1952 with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
MLL838 was one of twenty-two RTs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1963 and is seen here in Park Place, Leeds. It was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III new in 1952 with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
94. MLL910
One of eight A.E.C. 0961 Regent IIIs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1964, MLL910 is seen in Park Place in Leeds. It had a Weymann H30/26R body and had been new in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
One of eight A.E.C. 0961 Regent IIIs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1964, MLL910 is seen in Park Place in Leeds. It had a Weymann H30/26R body and had been new in 1952.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
95. MXX147
Samuel Ledgard MXX147 was former London Country Area RT3632, bought in 1964. Also visible is a Bradford East Lancs (Neepsend)-bodied Daimler, turning after a Bradford Moor duty.
Photo taken circa 1967, Leeds Old Road/Leeds Road, Thornbury
Samuel Ledgard MXX147 was former London Country Area RT3632, bought in 1964. Also visible is a Bradford East Lancs (Neepsend)-bodied Daimler, turning after a Bradford Moor duty.
Photo taken circa 1967, Leeds Old Road/Leeds Road, Thornbury
96. NLE831
Ledgard, Armley acquired twenty-two RTs from London Transport in 1963 and NLE831, seen here in Otley Bus Station, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Ledgard, Armley acquired twenty-two RTs from London Transport in 1963 and NLE831, seen here in Otley Bus Station, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Weymann H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
97. NLP598
NLP598 was one of twenty-two RTs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1963 and is seen here in Park Place, Leeds. It was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III new in 1952 with a Park Royal H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
NLP598 was one of twenty-two RTs acquired by Ledgard, Armley from London Transport in 1963 and is seen here in Park Place, Leeds. It was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III new in 1952 with a Park Royal H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
98. NXP864
Ledgard, Armley acquired twenty-two RTs from London Transport in 1963 and NXP864, seen here in Otley Bus Station, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Park Royal H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
Ledgard, Armley acquired twenty-two RTs from London Transport in 1963 and NXP864, seen here in Otley Bus Station, was an A.E.C. O961 Regent III with a Park Royal H30/26R body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
99. ONW2
Seen in Saville Street, Leeds is Ledgard's ONW2, a Foden PVFE6 with Plaxton Envoy FC39F body which had been exhibited at the 1950 Commercial Motor Show
Photo taken Saturday 8 June 1957, Saville Street, Leeds
Seen in Saville Street, Leeds is Ledgard's ONW2, a Foden PVFE6 with Plaxton Envoy FC39F body which had been exhibited at the 1950 Commercial Motor Show
Photo taken Saturday 8 June 1957, Saville Street, Leeds
100. ONW2
Ledgard ONW2, a Foden PVFE6 with Plaxton Envoy FC39F body, new in 1950, had been repainted into the pale blue coach livery by the time this shot was taken at Scarborough.
Photo taken Sunday 18 April 1965, Scarborough
Ledgard ONW2, a Foden PVFE6 with Plaxton Envoy FC39F body, new in 1950, had been repainted into the pale blue coach livery by the time this shot was taken at Scarborough.
Photo taken Sunday 18 April 1965, Scarborough
101. GUY3
Samuel Ledgard GUY3, an ex-Guy demonstrator, was a Guy Arab UF fitted from new with a preselector gearbox and carried a Guy B40F body. New in 1951 it arrived with Ledgard in 1957 when the stage service of Kitchin, Pudsey was taken over in April.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1957, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard GUY3, an ex-Guy demonstrator, was a Guy Arab UF fitted from new with a preselector gearbox and carried a Guy B40F body. New in 1951 it arrived with Ledgard in 1957 when the stage service of Kitchin, Pudsey was taken over in April.
Photo taken Saturday 15 June 1957, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
102. GVA289
Ledgard GVA289, a Duple Roadmaster C41F bodied Leyland PSU1/11 Royal Tiger had been new to Baxter, Airdrie in 1951 and was acquired by Ledgard in 1957. It is seen here entering one of the coachparks in Blackpool.
Photo taken Sunday 29 March 1964, Blackpool
Ledgard GVA289, a Duple Roadmaster C41F bodied Leyland PSU1/11 Royal Tiger had been new to Baxter, Airdrie in 1951 and was acquired by Ledgard in 1957. It is seen here entering one of the coachparks in Blackpool.
Photo taken Sunday 29 March 1964, Blackpool
103. LRW377
Samuel Ledgard LRW377 was an ex-demonstrator Daimler Freeline with a Duple B36D body new in 1951 and is seen at the Weston Estate terminus of the service from Otley Bus Station on which it was a regular performer with Ledgard arriving in 1956 and serving until 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 30 June 1957, Weston Estate Terminus, Otley
Samuel Ledgard LRW377 was an ex-demonstrator Daimler Freeline with a Duple B36D body new in 1951 and is seen at the Weston Estate terminus of the service from Otley Bus Station on which it was a regular performer with Ledgard arriving in 1956 and serving until 1960.
Photo taken Sunday 30 June 1957, Weston Estate Terminus, Otley
104. LRW377
Ledgard, Armley LRW377, a Daimler G6HS Freeline with a Duple B36D body, is seen in Otley on the Weston Estate service. This had been a Daimler demonstrator new in October 1951 and was acquired in July 1956 from Transport Vehicles (Daimler) Ltd.
Photo taken Sunday 30 June 1957, Otley
Ledgard, Armley LRW377, a Daimler G6HS Freeline with a Duple B36D body, is seen in Otley on the Weston Estate service. This had been a Daimler demonstrator new in October 1951 and was acquired in July 1956 from Transport Vehicles (Daimler) Ltd.
Photo taken Sunday 30 June 1957, Otley
105. MTJ357
Samuel Ledgard MTJ357 was a rare Maudslay Regal IV with Burlingham C41C body and is seen here in Leeds Bus Station. It was new in 1951 and arrived with Ledgard in 1957 from Votier, Norwich.
Photo taken Tuesday 10 September 1957, Leeds Central Bus Station
Samuel Ledgard MTJ357 was a rare Maudslay Regal IV with Burlingham C41C body and is seen here in Leeds Bus Station. It was new in 1951 and arrived with Ledgard in 1957 from Votier, Norwich.
Photo taken Tuesday 10 September 1957, Leeds Central Bus Station
106. LYR846
Samuel Ledgard LYR846 was former London RT3427 dating from 1952. It was acquired by Ledgard in December 1963 and entered service in February 1964.
Photo taken 1966, Armley Depot Roof, Leeds.
Samuel Ledgard LYR846 was former London RT3427 dating from 1952. It was acquired by Ledgard in December 1963 and entered service in February 1964.
Photo taken 1966, Armley Depot Roof, Leeds.
107. LYR867
Samuel Ledgard LYR867, ex LT RT 3448, bought by Ledgard in 1963.
Photo taken Ledgard Armley Garage
Samuel Ledgard LYR867, ex LT RT 3448, bought by Ledgard in 1963.
Photo taken Ledgard Armley Garage
108. LYR915
Ledgard LYR915, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3496 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard LYR915, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3496 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
109. LYR918
Ledgard LYR918, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3499 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard LYR918, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3499 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
110. LYR933
Ledgard LYR933, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3514 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard LYR933, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3514 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
111. MLL828
Samuel Ledgard MLL828 was former London RT3518 with a Weymann body dating from 1952. It was bought by Ledgard in 1963 and survived until the final day of operation in 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 14 June 1964, Chester Street, Bradford
Samuel Ledgard MLL828 was former London RT3518 with a Weymann body dating from 1952. It was bought by Ledgard in 1963 and survived until the final day of operation in 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 14 June 1964, Chester Street, Bradford
112. MLL834
Samuel Ledgard MLL834, ex London Transport (Country) RT3524, new in 1952 and acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1964.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard MLL834, ex London Transport (Country) RT3524, new in 1952 and acquired by Samuel Ledgard in 1964.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
113. MLL834
Ledgard MLL834, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3524 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard MLL834, an A.E.C. Regent III ex London Transport RT3524 in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
114. MLL838
This was the only contemporary colour photo I took of a Samuel Ledgard bus using one of the last two frames on my 1967 summer holiday film, colour was expensive for a 14 year old. MLL838 the former RT3528 a 1952 example with Weymann H30/26R body is seen in Chester Street bus station in Bradford with Little Horton Lane and the still new Mecca Bingo and Silver Blades ice rink in the background.
Photo taken August 1967, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
This was the only contemporary colour photo I took of a Samuel Ledgard bus using one of the last two frames on my 1967 summer holiday film, colour was expensive for a 14 year old. MLL838 the former RT3528 a 1952 example with Weymann H30/26R body is seen in Chester Street bus station in Bradford with Little Horton Lane and the still new Mecca Bingo and Silver Blades ice rink in the background.
Photo taken August 1967, Chester Street Bus Station, Bradford
115. MLL910
Samuel Ledgard used the large, flat roof of their Armley depot and workshop for storage. Former London RT3600, MLL910, is nearest the gate, with glimpses of an ex-Rochdale East Lancs Regent III, two more RT's (NLE831 and MLL---) and one of the rare ex-Northern General, Picktree-bodied Guy LUF coach.
Photo taken 1966, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard used the large, flat roof of their Armley depot and workshop for storage. Former London RT3600, MLL910, is nearest the gate, with glimpses of an ex-Rochdale East Lancs Regent III, two more RT's (NLE831 and MLL---) and one of the rare ex-Northern General, Picktree-bodied Guy LUF coach.
Photo taken 1966, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
116. MXX232
Samuel Ledgard operated a small batch of former London Transport AEC Regent III with lowbridge Weymann bodywork from the RLH class. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Ledgard's last day in 1967, RLH32, MXX232 was repainted in Ledgard colours (although MXX232 never operated with Ledgards). Seen on the Aire Valley running day.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Crossgate, Otley
Samuel Ledgard operated a small batch of former London Transport AEC Regent III with lowbridge Weymann bodywork from the RLH class. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Ledgard's last day in 1967, RLH32, MXX232 was repainted in Ledgard colours (although MXX232 never operated with Ledgards). Seen on the Aire Valley running day.
Photo taken Sunday 14 October 2007, Crossgate, Otley
117. MXX232
Ledgard bought a number of London Transports RLH class lowbridge AEC Regent IIIs with Weymann bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 13 October 2012, Pudsey
Ledgard bought a number of London Transports RLH class lowbridge AEC Regent IIIs with Weymann bodywork.
Photo taken Saturday 13 October 2012, Pudsey
118. MXX232
A rear view of former London RLH32, MXX232, a 1952 AEC Regent III with Weymann lowbridge bodywork showing the abrievated fleetname used by Ledgard on the backs of their buses.
Photo taken Saturday 13 October 2012, Pudsey
A rear view of former London RLH32, MXX232, a 1952 AEC Regent III with Weymann lowbridge bodywork showing the abrievated fleetname used by Ledgard on the backs of their buses.
Photo taken Saturday 13 October 2012, Pudsey
119. PNW91
Family resemblance - WW2 separates these two Samuel Ledgard all Leyland Titans. At the rear is PNW91, a 1952 PD2/12, while leading the way is JNW288, a 1940 TD7.
Photo taken early 1953, New Brook Street terminus of the two Leeds services (via Otley or Guiseley), Ilkley
Family resemblance - WW2 separates these two Samuel Ledgard all Leyland Titans. At the rear is PNW91, a 1952 PD2/12, while leading the way is JNW288, a 1940 TD7.
Photo taken early 1953, New Brook Street terminus of the two Leeds services (via Otley or Guiseley), Ilkley
120. PNW91
Salmons (Audawn Coaches), Corringham acquired PNW91 in March 1968 via P.V.S., (dealer), Canvey. It was a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12, the first of three new to Samuel Ledgard, Armley in February 1952, the last vehicles delivered before his death. Alongside is LYR797, a Leyland 7RT exiled from London Transport, also in the Salmons fleet, in this view taken at Gilwell Park.
Photo taken Saturday 5 July 1969, Gilwell Park
Salmons (Audawn Coaches), Corringham acquired PNW91 in March 1968 via P.V.S., (dealer), Canvey. It was a Leyland H30/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12, the first of three new to Samuel Ledgard, Armley in February 1952, the last vehicles delivered before his death. Alongside is LYR797, a Leyland 7RT exiled from London Transport, also in the Salmons fleet, in this view taken at Gilwell Park.
Photo taken Saturday 5 July 1969, Gilwell Park
121. PNW91
The first of three Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new to Ledgard, Armley in 1952, PNW91 is seen in Otley Bus Station. The seating capacity was altered to H32/26R 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
The first of three Leyland PD2/12s with Leyland H30/26R bodies new to Ledgard, Armley in 1952, PNW91 is seen in Otley Bus Station. The seating capacity was altered to H32/26R 1961.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
122. MXX176
Samuel Ledgard MXX176, was ex-London Transport Weymann-bodied RT3661 of 1953.
Photo taken 1966, Crossgate, Otley
Samuel Ledgard MXX176, was ex-London Transport Weymann-bodied RT3661 of 1953.
Photo taken 1966, Crossgate, Otley
123. MXX179
This is Ledgard MXX179 (former RT3664 into stock 11 Oct 1963) in King Street, Leeds. The impression of light loading is misleading - the bus has just arrived at the terminus in King Street on a duplicate journey and is obviously "running in" empty to Armley Depot - the conductor's uniform sleeve can be seen on the rear offside long seat.
Photo taken King Street, Leeds
This is Ledgard MXX179 (former RT3664 into stock 11 Oct 1963) in King Street, Leeds. The impression of light loading is misleading - the bus has just arrived at the terminus in King Street on a duplicate journey and is obviously "running in" empty to Armley Depot - the conductor's uniform sleeve can be seen on the rear offside long seat.
Photo taken King Street, Leeds
124. DCN831
Samuel Ledgard DCN831, ex-Northern General 1531, was a Guy Arab LUF with rare Picktree "Continental" C35F body dating from 1954.
Photo taken May 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard DCN831, ex-Northern General 1531, was a Guy Arab LUF with rare Picktree "Continental" C35F body dating from 1954.
Photo taken May 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
125. DCN831
Ledgard, Leeds DCN831 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in March 1963. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley with the remains of a chassis alongside.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Ledgard, Leeds DCN831 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in March 1963. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley with the remains of a chassis alongside.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
126. DCN834
Ledgard, Leeds DCN834 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in January 1963. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Ledgard, Leeds DCN834 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in January 1963. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
127. DCN836
Ledgard, Leeds DCN836 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in January 1963. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Ledgard, Leeds DCN836 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in January 1963. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
128. DCN838
Ledgard, Leeds DCN838 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in December 1962. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Ledgard, Leeds DCN838 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in December 1962. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
129. DCN839
Ledgard, Leeds DCN839 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in December 1962. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
Ledgard, Leeds DCN839 was a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in December 1962. It is seen here on the roof of the garage at Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Samuel Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
130. DCN839
A colour shot of Ledgard DCN839, a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in December 1962.
Photo taken Morley Street, Bradford
A colour shot of Ledgard DCN839, a Guy Arab LUF with a Picktree C35F body acquired from Northern General in December 1962.
Photo taken Morley Street, Bradford
131. GTY169
Leyland PD2/12 GTY169, new in 1954, with a Metro-Cammell H32/26R body had been acquired by Ledgard, Armley from Tyneside 39 in September 1966 and is seen leaving Otley Garage.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
Leyland PD2/12 GTY169, new in 1954, with a Metro-Cammell H32/26R body had been acquired by Ledgard, Armley from Tyneside 39 in September 1966 and is seen leaving Otley Garage.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
132. NWW806
NWW806 was an Atkinson PL745H with a Burlingham B44F body which had been new in 1954 to Kitchin, Pudsey. It passed, with Kitchin's stage services to Ledgard, Leeds in April 1957 and is seen turning at the Calverley terminus.
Photo taken Saturday 6 April 1957, Calverley
NWW806 was an Atkinson PL745H with a Burlingham B44F body which had been new in 1954 to Kitchin, Pudsey. It passed, with Kitchin's stage services to Ledgard, Leeds in April 1957 and is seen turning at the Calverley terminus.
Photo taken Saturday 6 April 1957, Calverley
133. PDV732
PDV732, seen entering Otley Bus Station, was a 1954 A.E.C. 9613S Regent III with a Weymann H32/26RD body, and was one of two acquired by Ledgard, Armley in 1966 from Devon General.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
PDV732, seen entering Otley Bus Station, was a 1954 A.E.C. 9613S Regent III with a Weymann H32/26RD body, and was one of two acquired by Ledgard, Armley in 1966 from Devon General.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
134.
Here is a pretty good picture of the Ledgard Armley depot rooftop park. Amazingly, all the domestic property and streets are still there to this day.
Photo taken Armley, Leeds
Here is a pretty good picture of the Ledgard Armley depot rooftop park. Amazingly, all the domestic property and streets are still there to this day.
Photo taken Armley, Leeds
135. 88CMV
Associated Commercial Vehicles demonstrator 88CMV, a Crossley Regent V (CMD3RV001) with Park Royal H33/28R body new in 1955 seen in King Street, Leeds whilst on trial with Ledgard, Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 26 January 1957, King Street, Leeds
Associated Commercial Vehicles demonstrator 88CMV, a Crossley Regent V (CMD3RV001) with Park Royal H33/28R body new in 1955 seen in King Street, Leeds whilst on trial with Ledgard, Armley.
Photo taken Saturday 26 January 1957, King Street, Leeds
136. MCY405
Ledgard, Armley acquired two 1955 A.E.C. MD3RV Regent Vs from South Wales in 1966 and MCY405 which had a Weymann H33/26R body is seen in Park Place in Leeds. This became West Yorkshire DAW1 a week later.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard, Armley acquired two 1955 A.E.C. MD3RV Regent Vs from South Wales in 1966 and MCY405 which had a Weymann H33/26R body is seen in Park Place in Leeds. This became West Yorkshire DAW1 a week later.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
137. UUA791
It is fifty years since Independent Coachways of Horsforth, Leeds was formed in March 1968 and their first vehicle was ex-Samuel Ledgard, UUA791 an AEC Reliance with Burlingham Seagull C41F bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1969, Woodall Service Area, M1 Motorway (Southbound)
It is fifty years since Independent Coachways of Horsforth, Leeds was formed in March 1968 and their first vehicle was ex-Samuel Ledgard, UUA791 an AEC Reliance with Burlingham Seagull C41F bodywork.
Photo taken Sunday 31 August 1969, Woodall Service Area, M1 Motorway (Southbound)
138. UUA796
Samuel Ledgard UUA796, a Leyland Tiger Cub with Burlingham C41F body new to Ledgard in 1955. Here seen at Elland Road football ground it passed in October 1967 to West Yorkshire but was not used.
Photo taken Saturday 22 October 1955, Elland Road, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard UUA796, a Leyland Tiger Cub with Burlingham C41F body new to Ledgard in 1955. Here seen at Elland Road football ground it passed in October 1967 to West Yorkshire but was not used.
Photo taken Saturday 22 October 1955, Elland Road, Leeds
139. NCY453
Ledgard, Leeds NCY453 was an A.E.C. MD3RV Regent V with a Weymann H33/28R body ex South Wales 462 in February 1967. It is seen here in Park Place, Leeds waiting until it is time to move round to the stop in King Street to start the journey to Ilkley via Guiseley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
Ledgard, Leeds NCY453 was an A.E.C. MD3RV Regent V with a Weymann H33/28R body ex South Wales 462 in February 1967. It is seen here in Park Place, Leeds waiting until it is time to move round to the stop in King Street to start the journey to Ilkley via Guiseley.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
140. NCY455
West Yorkshire DAW4, NCY455, an AEC Regent V with Weymann H33/28R bodywork, storms up the hill at New Park in Harrogate.
Photo taken 1969, Skipton Road (A59), New Park, Harrogate
West Yorkshire DAW4, NCY455, an AEC Regent V with Weymann H33/28R bodywork, storms up the hill at New Park in Harrogate.
Photo taken 1969, Skipton Road (A59), New Park, Harrogate
141. SDU711
Samuel Ledgard SDU711, a Daimler CVG6 with Willowbrook H37/29RD body. New in 1956, it started life as a Daimler demonstrator before joining the Samuel Ledgard fleet in 1960.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard SDU711, a Daimler CVG6 with Willowbrook H37/29RD body. New in 1956, it started life as a Daimler demonstrator before joining the Samuel Ledgard fleet in 1960.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
142. 1949U
Samuel Ledgard AEC Regent V 1949U with Roe H37/28R bodywork, ready for delivery in August 1957.
Photo taken August 1957, outside the Office Building at Crossgates Carriage Works, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard AEC Regent V 1949U with Roe H37/28R bodywork, ready for delivery in August 1957.
Photo taken August 1957, outside the Office Building at Crossgates Carriage Works, Leeds
143. 1949U
1949U was a 1957 AEC Regent V with Roe H37/28R body, new to Exors of Samuel Ledgard.
Photo taken October 1967, Henshaw Lane, Yeadon
1949U was a 1957 AEC Regent V with Roe H37/28R body, new to Exors of Samuel Ledgard.
Photo taken October 1967, Henshaw Lane, Yeadon
144. 1950U
Samuel Ledgard 1950U was one of six Roe-bodied AEC Regent Vs dating from 1957. Although showing the destination of Otley, it is seen entering Leeds and has been pre-set for the return journey.
Photo taken circa 1967, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard 1950U was one of six Roe-bodied AEC Regent Vs dating from 1957. Although showing the destination of Otley, it is seen entering Leeds and has been pre-set for the return journey.
Photo taken circa 1967, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds
145. 1951U
The Executors of Samuel Ledgard bought six A.E.C. D3RV Regent Vs with Roe H37/28R bodies in September 1957 and 1951U, the third of them, is seen in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
The Executors of Samuel Ledgard bought six A.E.C. D3RV Regent Vs with Roe H37/28R bodies in September 1957 and 1951U, the third of them, is seen in Park Place, Leeds.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
146. 1952U
The last new double-deck vehicles delivered during Samuel Ledgard's lifetime were PNW91-3, 1951 Leyland bodied PD2/12s. The next, and last, new deckers apart from Daimler CVG6 XUG141 in March 1957 were 1949-1954U which were Roe H37/28R bodied AEC D3RV Regents delivered in September 1957. Ledgard's first bus had been a Karrier new in September 1912, registered U1949, leading to the choice of registration numbers for the new buses. 1952U is seen here in King Street, Leeds with Hebble 152, BJX680, a 1951 Willowbrook B43F bodied Leyland PSU1/1 Royal Tiger on the Leeds to Rochdale service.
Photo taken Monday 20 August 1962, King Street, Leeds
The last new double-deck vehicles delivered during Samuel Ledgard's lifetime were PNW91-3, 1951 Leyland bodied PD2/12s. The next, and last, new deckers apart from Daimler CVG6 XUG141 in March 1957 were 1949-1954U which were Roe H37/28R bodied AEC D3RV Regents delivered in September 1957. Ledgard's first bus had been a Karrier new in September 1912, registered U1949, leading to the choice of registration numbers for the new buses. 1952U is seen here in King Street, Leeds with Hebble 152, BJX680, a 1951 Willowbrook B43F bodied Leyland PSU1/1 Royal Tiger on the Leeds to Rochdale service.
Photo taken Monday 20 August 1962, King Street, Leeds
147. 1952U
With reference to the recent picture of Samuel Ledgard 1952U in King Street, Leeds here is a better view showing the tell tale "dimple" in the destination screen panel - a minor blemish which hides quite an unusual drama early in the career of this fine vehicle.
Photo taken 1958, within yards of the Ledgard Depot, Crossgate, Otley
With reference to the recent picture of Samuel Ledgard 1952U in King Street, Leeds here is a better view showing the tell tale "dimple" in the destination screen panel - a minor blemish which hides quite an unusual drama early in the career of this fine vehicle.
Photo taken 1958, within yards of the Ledgard Depot, Crossgate, Otley
148. 1953U
Samuel Ledgard 1953U, an AEC Regent V with Roe H37/28R body, new in 1957.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard 1953U, an AEC Regent V with Roe H37/28R body, new in 1957.
Photo taken Monday 9 August 1965, Wellington Street, Leeds
149. 1953U
Samuel Ledgard 1953U was one of a batch of six AEC Regent Vs, the first new double deckers ordered since Samuel Ledgard's death in 1952. Roe provided the H37/28R bodywork carried here in King Street, Leeds and after takeover by West Yorkshire in October 1967, this one became DAW9.
Photo taken Wednesday 11 September 1957, King Street, Leeds
Samuel Ledgard 1953U was one of a batch of six AEC Regent Vs, the first new double deckers ordered since Samuel Ledgard's death in 1952. Roe provided the H37/28R bodywork carried here in King Street, Leeds and after takeover by West Yorkshire in October 1967, this one became DAW9.
Photo taken Wednesday 11 September 1957, King Street, Leeds
150. 1953U
New in 1957, Ledgard, Armley 1953U was one of six A.E.C. D3RV Regent Vs with Roe H37/28R bodies and is seen here behind Otley garage.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
New in 1957, Ledgard, Armley 1953U was one of six A.E.C. D3RV Regent Vs with Roe H37/28R bodies and is seen here behind Otley garage.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Garage
151. 1954U
Former Samuel Ledgard 1954U, an AEC Regent V with Roe H37/28R body of 1957.
Photo taken 1967, Crossgate, Otley
Former Samuel Ledgard 1954U, an AEC Regent V with Roe H37/28R body of 1957.
Photo taken 1967, Crossgate, Otley
152. 1954U
1954U, seen in Park Place, Leeds, was the last of six A.E.C. D3RV Regent Vs with Roe H37/28R bodies new to Ledgard, Armley in 1957. It passed to West Yorkshire, Harrogate on 14th October 1967 as DAW10 and was withdrawn in May 1969.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
1954U, seen in Park Place, Leeds, was the last of six A.E.C. D3RV Regent Vs with Roe H37/28R bodies new to Ledgard, Armley in 1957. It passed to West Yorkshire, Harrogate on 14th October 1967 as DAW10 and was withdrawn in May 1969.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
153. DAW9
West Yorkshire Road Car DAW9, 1953U, was one of a batch of six AEC Regent V D3RVs with Roe H37/28R bodywork new to Samuel Ledgard in September 1957 (1949-1954U).
Photo taken 1968, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire Road Car DAW9, 1953U, was one of a batch of six AEC Regent V D3RVs with Roe H37/28R bodywork new to Samuel Ledgard in September 1957 (1949-1954U).
Photo taken 1968, West Yorkshire Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
154. XUG141
Samuel Ledgard XUG141 was Daimler CVG6 with a Burlingham H36/27R body of 1957. A definite one-off, the bus was thought to have been a possible candidate for the 1956 Commercial Vehicle Show, but Burlingham decided to display on a Guy chassis and Daimler decided to show Willowbrook-bodied SDU711 (also sold to Ledgard).
Photo taken late 1967, Newall Terminus, Otley
Samuel Ledgard XUG141 was Daimler CVG6 with a Burlingham H36/27R body of 1957. A definite one-off, the bus was thought to have been a possible candidate for the 1956 Commercial Vehicle Show, but Burlingham decided to display on a Guy chassis and Daimler decided to show Willowbrook-bodied SDU711 (also sold to Ledgard).
Photo taken late 1967, Newall Terminus, Otley
155. XUG141
New to Ledgard, Armley in 1957 XUG141 was a Daimler CVG6 with a Burlingham H36/27R body which was altered to H36/28R in January 1958. This became West Yorkshire DGW12 a week after John's photograph and was withdrawn in June 1969.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
New to Ledgard, Armley in 1957 XUG141 was a Daimler CVG6 with a Burlingham H36/27R body which was altered to H36/28R in January 1958. This became West Yorkshire DGW12 a week after John's photograph and was withdrawn in June 1969.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Park Place, Leeds
156. XUG141
West Yorkshire DGW12, XUG141, was a Daimler CVG6 with Burlingham H36/28R bodywork, which had been new to Samuel Ledgard in March 1957.
Photo taken 1969, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
West Yorkshire DGW12, XUG141, was a Daimler CVG6 with Burlingham H36/28R bodywork, which had been new to Samuel Ledgard in March 1957.
Photo taken 1969, Grove Park Depot, Harrogate
157. 856HUB
On what may well have been one of the last Ledgard private hires, the Dalescroft Railfans Society hired Bedford SB5 Plaxton C41F 856HUB for a tour of the East Midlands engine sheds on Sunday 8 October 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 8 October 1967, Westhouses Engine Shed, Derbyshire
On what may well have been one of the last Ledgard private hires, the Dalescroft Railfans Society hired Bedford SB5 Plaxton C41F 856HUB for a tour of the East Midlands engine sheds on Sunday 8 October 1967.
Photo taken Sunday 8 October 1967, Westhouses Engine Shed, Derbyshire
158. 858HUB
One of six coaches hired by Ledgard, Armley from Hughes (dealer), Gomersal in 1964, 858HUB was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy III C41F body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
One of six coaches hired by Ledgard, Armley from Hughes (dealer), Gomersal in 1964, 858HUB was a Bedford SB5 with a Plaxton Embassy III C41F body.
Photo taken Saturday 7 October 1967, Otley Bus Station
159. AUM413C
AUM413C was one of two Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopards with Plaxton Panorama C51F bodies hired by Ledgard, Armley from Stanley Hughes, the Gomersal dealer.
Photo taken Sunday 18 April 1965, Branch Road, near Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
AUM413C was one of two Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopards with Plaxton Panorama C51F bodies hired by Ledgard, Armley from Stanley Hughes, the Gomersal dealer.
Photo taken Sunday 18 April 1965, Branch Road, near Ledgard Armley Depot, Leeds
160. AUM413C
78 out of the 100 vehicles to spend time in the Dearneways fleet had Leyland chassis, whilst 29 of the Leylands had Plaxton bodies. AUM413C, a 1965 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT with Plaxton Panorama C51F body, could be said to typify the firm's coach fleet.
Photo taken Tuesday 20 May 1975, City Square, Leeds
78 out of the 100 vehicles to spend time in the Dearneways fleet had Leyland chassis, whilst 29 of the Leylands had Plaxton bodies. AUM413C, a 1965 Leyland Leopard PSU3/3RT with Plaxton Panorama C51F body, could be said to typify the firm's coach fleet.
Photo taken Tuesday 20 May 1975, City Square, Leeds
161.
Following the closure of the Ledgard business vehicles were stored at the various West Yorkshire depots. This is a view of the Bradford depot in Hammerton Street, although this rear entrance that led to the fuel pumps was off Jackson Street and was taken in November 1967 with some early snow on the ground.
Photo taken Sunday 5 November 1967, West Yorkshire depot, Hammerton Street, Bradford
Following the closure of the Ledgard business vehicles were stored at the various West Yorkshire depots. This is a view of the Bradford depot in Hammerton Street, although this rear entrance that led to the fuel pumps was off Jackson Street and was taken in November 1967 with some early snow on the ground.
Photo taken Sunday 5 November 1967, West Yorkshire depot, Hammerton Street, Bradford