SCT '61 Photo Index
Western Welsh
Western Welsh
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1. DKG944
Western Welsh 944, DKG944, seen at Milford Haven was a Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1, new in 1950. Next to it is Leyland PD2/3 952, EUH952.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Milford Haven
Western Welsh 944, DKG944, seen at Milford Haven was a Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/1, new in 1950. Next to it is Leyland PD2/3 952, EUH952.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Milford Haven
2. EUH506
Western Welsh AEC Regal coach 506, EUH506, probably in the main street of Aberavon. It was new in 1950 with a Windover DP33F body
Western Welsh AEC Regal coach 506, EUH506, probably in the main street of Aberavon. It was new in 1950 with a Windover DP33F body
3. EUH508
Western Welsh 508, EUH508, was one of six Windover FC30F bodied AEC Regal IIIs new in 1950 and is seen here at Haverfordwest. Another six similar vehicles had FC28F bodies.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Haverfordwest
Western Welsh 508, EUH508, was one of six Windover FC30F bodied AEC Regal IIIs new in 1950 and is seen here at Haverfordwest. Another six similar vehicles had FC28F bodies.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Haverfordwest
4. EUH952
Western Welsh 952, EUH952, and 944, DKG944, showing the difference between the bodywork on 952 (Leyland PD2/3) and 944 (Leyland PD2/1). Note the greater amount of mudguard projecting beyond the cab, and the front end taper, on the eight feet wide version since Leyland used the same front end bodywork on both widths.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Milford Haven
Western Welsh 952, EUH952, and 944, DKG944, showing the difference between the bodywork on 952 (Leyland PD2/3) and 944 (Leyland PD2/1). Note the greater amount of mudguard projecting beyond the cab, and the front end taper, on the eight feet wide version since Leyland used the same front end bodywork on both widths.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Milford Haven
5. 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
6. EUH973
EUH973, a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland L27/26R body seen in the fleet of S.Blackwell and Sons of Earls Colne.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1965, Colchester Bus Station
EUH973, a Leyland PD2/3 with Leyland L27/26R body seen in the fleet of S.Blackwell and Sons of Earls Colne.
Photo taken Saturday 17 April 1965, Colchester Bus Station
7. NDE800
Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12 NDE800 was acquired by Western Welsh with the fleet of Green, Haverfordwest and was allotted fleet number 992.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Marsh Yard, Haverfordwest
Leyland L27/26R bodied Leyland PD2/12 NDE800 was acquired by Western Welsh with the fleet of Green, Haverfordwest and was allotted fleet number 992.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Marsh Yard, Haverfordwest
8. FKG977
Former Western Welsh FKG977, a 1951 Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26RD body, is seen here on hire to Southend Corporation Transport who needed some 7 foot 6 inch wide buses to operate under Hockley Station bridge while the roadway was being lowered, half of the road at a time, in early 1970 in preparation for the arrival of Southend's first Fleetlines the following year - two were hired, FKG977 seen here, and similar vehicle FKG979.
Photo taken March/April 1970, Ashingdon Schools
Former Western Welsh FKG977, a 1951 Leyland PD2/1 with Leyland L27/26RD body, is seen here on hire to Southend Corporation Transport who needed some 7 foot 6 inch wide buses to operate under Hockley Station bridge while the roadway was being lowered, half of the road at a time, in early 1970 in preparation for the arrival of Southend's first Fleetlines the following year - two were hired, FKG977 seen here, and similar vehicle FKG979.
Photo taken March/April 1970, Ashingdon Schools
9. FKG977
Former Western Welsh 977, FKG977, on hire from PVS, squeezes through Hockley bridge while working between Rayleigh and Ashingdon.
Photo taken 1970, Hockley Station
Former Western Welsh 977, FKG977, on hire from PVS, squeezes through Hockley bridge while working between Rayleigh and Ashingdon.
Photo taken 1970, Hockley Station
10. FUH409
Gleeson (contractor) FUH409, a Leyland Olympic HR44 with Weymann B44F body, new in 1951 as Western Welsh 409.
Photo taken September 1969, Godley Lane, Halifax
Gleeson (contractor) FUH409, a Leyland Olympic HR44 with Weymann B44F body, new in 1951 as Western Welsh 409.
Photo taken September 1969, Godley Lane, Halifax
11. GUH515
Western Welsh AEC coach GUH515 in Cardiff Bus Station, probably on a tour. It was an AEC Regal IV with Willowbrook C39C body new in 1953.
Photo taken Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh AEC coach GUH515 in Cardiff Bus Station, probably on a tour. It was an AEC Regal IV with Willowbrook C39C body new in 1953.
Photo taken Cardiff Bus Station
12. HUH25
HUH25, a Leyland PSUC1/1T Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body had been new as Western Welsh 1025 in December 1953. It had passed from Western Welsh to Eynon, Trimsaran in October 1965 before becoming Silcox, Pembroke Dock 76 the following year.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock
HUH25, a Leyland PSUC1/1T Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body had been new as Western Welsh 1025 in December 1953. It had passed from Western Welsh to Eynon, Trimsaran in October 1965 before becoming Silcox, Pembroke Dock 76 the following year.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock
13. HUH42
Dearneways owned no less than three of the huge Western Welsh fleet of Weymann bodied Leyland Tiger Cubs, together with a similar former Rhondda Transport machine. HUH42 was one of a pair which arrived in 1966 (HUH3 was the other), together with former Rhondda NTG141.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Furnival Road, Sheffield
Dearneways owned no less than three of the huge Western Welsh fleet of Weymann bodied Leyland Tiger Cubs, together with a similar former Rhondda Transport machine. HUH42 was one of a pair which arrived in 1966 (HUH3 was the other), together with former Rhondda NTG141.
Photo taken Saturday 26 May 1973, Furnival Road, Sheffield
14. HUH47
Originally numbered 1047 in the Western Welsh fleet, HUH47 became number 72 in the Silcox, Pembroke Dock fleet in 1965. It was a Leyland PSUC1/1T Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body which had been new in January 1954.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock
Originally numbered 1047 in the Western Welsh fleet, HUH47 became number 72 in the Silcox, Pembroke Dock fleet in 1965. It was a Leyland PSUC1/1T Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body which had been new in January 1954.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Depot, London Road, Pembroke Dock
15. JBO104
Llynfi, Maesteg VTX44, a Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub with a Willowbrook DP41F body and JBO104 a Leyland PSUC1/1T Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body are seen at the garage. VTX44 had been acquired from John, Coity by August 1970 and JBO104 from Morris, Pencoed in January 1970.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Llynfi Garage, Maesteg
Llynfi, Maesteg VTX44, a Leyland PSUC1/2T Tiger Cub with a Willowbrook DP41F body and JBO104 a Leyland PSUC1/1T Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body are seen at the garage. VTX44 had been acquired from John, Coity by August 1970 and JBO104 from Morris, Pencoed in January 1970.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Llynfi Garage, Maesteg
16. JBO60
R.I. Davies, Tredegar 3, JBO60, acquired in January 1966 from Western Welsh 1060, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body.
Photo taken Thursday 8 June 1967, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil
R.I. Davies, Tredegar 3, JBO60, acquired in January 1966 from Western Welsh 1060, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body.
Photo taken Thursday 8 June 1967, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil
17. JBO63
Seen in Donnington is Austin, Stafford 88, JBO63, which was acquired from Western Welsh 1063 in December 1965, and was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body new in 1954.
Photo taken early 1971, Donnington Garrison Bus Terminus, Wellington Road, Donnington
Seen in Donnington is Austin, Stafford 88, JBO63, which was acquired from Western Welsh 1063 in December 1965, and was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body new in 1954.
Photo taken early 1971, Donnington Garrison Bus Terminus, Wellington Road, Donnington
18. JBO87
Austin, Stafford 87, JBO87, acquired from Western Welsh 1087 in December 1965, and seen here in Donnington, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body new in 1954.
Photo taken early 1971, Wellington Road, Donnington
Austin, Stafford 87, JBO87, acquired from Western Welsh 1087 in December 1965, and seen here in Donnington, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body new in 1954.
Photo taken early 1971, Wellington Road, Donnington
19. LKG238
Western Welsh 1238, LKG238, was a Leyland Olympian HRC40 with Weymann B44F bodywork new in 1956, seen here in Newport
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Newport Bus Station
Western Welsh 1238, LKG238, was a Leyland Olympian HRC40 with Weymann B44F bodywork new in 1956, seen here in Newport
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Newport Bus Station
20. LKG666
Former Leeds Cleaning Co. LKG666, an AEC Regent V MD3RV with Park Royal H33/28RD body, new in 1956 to Western Welsh (666).
Photo taken March 1973, Premises of North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
Former Leeds Cleaning Co. LKG666, an AEC Regent V MD3RV with Park Royal H33/28RD body, new in 1956 to Western Welsh (666).
Photo taken March 1973, Premises of North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
21. LKG670
Seen in Cardiff Bus Station is Western Welsh 670, LKG670, an A.E.C. MD3RV Regent V with a Park Royal H33/28RD body, new in 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Seen in Cardiff Bus Station is Western Welsh 670, LKG670, an A.E.C. MD3RV Regent V with a Park Royal H33/28RD body, new in 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
22. LKG675
Hornsby's of Ashby, Scunthorpe also owned this AEC Regent V MD3RV with Park Royal H33/28R body. LKG675 had been new to Western Welsh in May 1956 and spent a few months with Thornes of Bubwith, before arriving at its first Lincolnshire home by January 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 9 June 1973, Ashby, Scunthorpe
Hornsby's of Ashby, Scunthorpe also owned this AEC Regent V MD3RV with Park Royal H33/28R body. LKG675 had been new to Western Welsh in May 1956 and spent a few months with Thornes of Bubwith, before arriving at its first Lincolnshire home by January 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 9 June 1973, Ashby, Scunthorpe
23. LKG675
Former Western Welsh and Hornsby, Ashby LKG675, a 1956 AEC Regent V MD3RV with Park Royal H33/28R body is shown here during its time with the Grimsby branch of the Road Transport Industry Training Board in 1983.
Photo taken Thursday 16 June 1983, Grimsby
Former Western Welsh and Hornsby, Ashby LKG675, a 1956 AEC Regent V MD3RV with Park Royal H33/28R body is shown here during its time with the Grimsby branch of the Road Transport Industry Training Board in 1983.
Photo taken Thursday 16 June 1983, Grimsby
24. LKG676
Seen after sale to a Leeds cleaning contracter this AEC Regent V with Park Royal body was originally in the Western Welsh fleet. One of a number bought in 1956, 676, LKG676, carried a highbridge body.
Photo taken Monday 16 September 1974, Armley, Leeds
Seen after sale to a Leeds cleaning contracter this AEC Regent V with Park Royal body was originally in the Western Welsh fleet. One of a number bought in 1956, 676, LKG676, carried a highbridge body.
Photo taken Monday 16 September 1974, Armley, Leeds
25. MKG473
Wylde & Edwards (Orpington & District), Orpington MKG473 was a Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub with a Willowbrook DP41F body which had been new in as Western Welsh 473 in August 1956.
Photo taken Court Wood Lane, Forestdale
Wylde & Edwards (Orpington & District), Orpington MKG473 was a Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub with a Willowbrook DP41F body which had been new in as Western Welsh 473 in August 1956.
Photo taken Court Wood Lane, Forestdale
26. MKG478
Western Welsh, Cardiff 1478, MKG478, was one of twelve Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cubs with Willowbrook DP41F bodies new in 1956 and is seen here at Haverfordwest.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Haverfordwest
Western Welsh, Cardiff 1478, MKG478, was one of twelve Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cubs with Willowbrook DP41F bodies new in 1956 and is seen here at Haverfordwest.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Haverfordwest
27. MUH161
Pioneer MUH161, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 with Weymann B44F body new to Western Welsh in 1956
Photo taken King Street, Laugharne
Pioneer MUH161, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/1 with Weymann B44F body new to Western Welsh in 1956
Photo taken King Street, Laugharne
28. MUH168
Western Welsh 1168, MUH168, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body new in 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 1168, MUH168, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was a Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cub with a Weymann B44F body new in 1956.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
29. MUH180
Western Welsh, Cardiff received fifty Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cubs with Weymann B44F bodies in 1956 and the last of them 1180, MUH180, is seen here at Haverfordwest.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Haverfordwest
Western Welsh, Cardiff received fifty Leyland PSUC1/1 Tiger Cubs with Weymann B44F bodies in 1956 and the last of them 1180, MUH180, is seen here at Haverfordwest.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Haverfordwest
30. MUH680
Leon MUH680 was an A.E.C. LD2RA Regent V new in 1956 as Western Welsh 680 with a Park Royal CO41/32RD body. It had been acquired in 1971 and is seen in Doncaster.
Photo taken Wednesday 2 August 1972, Doncaster
Leon MUH680 was an A.E.C. LD2RA Regent V new in 1956 as Western Welsh 680 with a Park Royal CO41/32RD body. It had been acquired in 1971 and is seen in Doncaster.
Photo taken Wednesday 2 August 1972, Doncaster
31. MUH680
Western Welsh 680, MUH680, was an AEC Regent V fitted with a Park Royal H41/32RD body which was convertible to open top. It was exhibited at the 1956 Commercial Motor Show and was one of the first 30’ long AEC Regent Vs and the first with a fully automatic gearbox.
Photo taken Sunday 12 August 1962, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 680, MUH680, was an AEC Regent V fitted with a Park Royal H41/32RD body which was convertible to open top. It was exhibited at the 1956 Commercial Motor Show and was one of the first 30’ long AEC Regent Vs and the first with a fully automatic gearbox.
Photo taken Sunday 12 August 1962, Cardiff Bus Station
32. OUH107
Western Welsh 107, OUH107, a Harrington Wayfarer V C34F bodied AEC MU3RV Reliance new in March 1958 seen at Ascot with KLA206, an Allweather C30F bodied Commer Q4 new to Smith, London N.1 in July 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
Western Welsh 107, OUH107, a Harrington Wayfarer V C34F bodied AEC MU3RV Reliance new in March 1958 seen at Ascot with KLA206, an Allweather C30F bodied Commer Q4 new to Smith, London N.1 in July 1949.
Photo taken Saturday 21 June 1958, Ascot
33. OUH115
Western Welsh 115, OUH115, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Harrington Wayfarer V C39F body new in March 1958.
Photo taken April/May 1966, Park End Street, Oxford
Western Welsh 115, OUH115, was an A.E.C. MU3RV Reliance with a Harrington Wayfarer V C39F body new in March 1958.
Photo taken April/May 1966, Park End Street, Oxford
34. SBO256
Leaving Carmarthen station whilst on an all-regions railrover, I found this Leyland PSUC with Park Royal B43F body SBO256, ex Western Welsh fleet number 1256 and here Crosville STL256.
Photo taken 1973, Station Approach, Carmarthen
Leaving Carmarthen station whilst on an all-regions railrover, I found this Leyland PSUC with Park Royal B43F body SBO256, ex Western Welsh fleet number 1256 and here Crosville STL256.
Photo taken 1973, Station Approach, Carmarthen
35. TUH122
Howard's Tours of Whitby TUH122, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1960 with Weymann C36F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1971, High Street, Yarm
Howard's Tours of Whitby TUH122, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1960 with Weymann C36F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1971, High Street, Yarm
36. TUH13
Western Welsh 13, TUH13, a 1960 Albion Nimbus with dual purpose Harrington body.
Photo taken 1994, off Charlestown Road, Halifax
Western Welsh 13, TUH13, a 1960 Albion Nimbus with dual purpose Harrington body.
Photo taken 1994, off Charlestown Road, Halifax
37. TUH14
Booth & Fisher, TUH14, an Albion Nimbus NS3 built in 1960 with Harrington B30F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1978, Chesterfield
Booth & Fisher, TUH14, an Albion Nimbus NS3 built in 1960 with Harrington B30F bodywork.
Photo taken August 1978, Chesterfield
38. TUH5
This Harrington DP30F bodied Albion Nimbus, TUH5, was numbered 5 in the Western Welsh fleet and is seen in the garage yard at Haverfordwest.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Haverfordwest
This Harrington DP30F bodied Albion Nimbus, TUH5, was numbered 5 in the Western Welsh fleet and is seen in the garage yard at Haverfordwest.
Photo taken Wednesday 15 August 1962, Haverfordwest
39. TUH7
Booth & Fisher Ltd. of Halfway operated an interesting assortment of single deckers. TUH7 was formerly Western Welsh No.7, and was an Albion Nimbus NS3N with Harrington DP30F body dating from 1960.
Photo taken Monday 12 April 1971, Booth & Fisher Garage, Halfway
Booth & Fisher Ltd. of Halfway operated an interesting assortment of single deckers. TUH7 was formerly Western Welsh No.7, and was an Albion Nimbus NS3N with Harrington DP30F body dating from 1960.
Photo taken Monday 12 April 1971, Booth & Fisher Garage, Halfway
40. TUH7
Former Western Welsh 7, TUH7, was a Harrington DP30F bodied Albion Nimbus, which entered service on 1 August 1960 and was one of a batch of 24 delivered between April and October of that year.
Photo taken Sunday 1 June 2008, Bents Park
Former Western Welsh 7, TUH7, was a Harrington DP30F bodied Albion Nimbus, which entered service on 1 August 1960 and was one of a batch of 24 delivered between April and October of that year.
Photo taken Sunday 1 June 2008, Bents Park
41. TUH7
A rear view of TUH7, a 1960 Albion Nimbus NS3N with Harrington DP30F body.
Photo taken Sunday 1 September 2024, Keighley Bus Museum, Riverside, Keighley
A rear view of TUH7, a 1960 Albion Nimbus NS3N with Harrington DP30F body.
Photo taken Sunday 1 September 2024, Keighley Bus Museum, Riverside, Keighley
42. UKG270
Western Welsh 1270, UKG270, a Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub which was new in 1960, and which had a Metro-Cammell DP41F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 1270, UKG270, a Leyland PSUC1/2 Tiger Cub which was new in 1960, and which had a Metro-Cammell DP41F body.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
43. UKG271
Former Western Welsh 1271, UKG271, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 with Metro-Cammell B41F body, new in 1960.
Photo taken March 1973, Premises of North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
Former Western Welsh 1271, UKG271, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 with Metro-Cammell B41F body, new in 1960.
Photo taken March 1973, Premises of North's, the dealer, Sherburn-in-Elmet
44. VKG323
Western Welsh 323, VKG323, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was a Leyland PDR1/1 Atlantean with a Weymann L37/33F body new in 1960.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 323, VKG323, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was a Leyland PDR1/1 Atlantean with a Weymann L37/33F body new in 1960.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
45. WKG41
Western Welsh 41, WKG41, a Weymann DP30F bodied Albion NS3AN Nimbus, waits for the next departure from the Coach Station at Cheltenham.
Photo taken Saturday 20 July 1963, Cheltenham Coach Station
Western Welsh 41, WKG41, a Weymann DP30F bodied Albion NS3AN Nimbus, waits for the next departure from the Coach Station at Cheltenham.
Photo taken Saturday 20 July 1963, Cheltenham Coach Station
46. UKG271
Lynch, Passage East, NKI839, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1961 with Metro-Cammell B41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1975, Waterford
Lynch, Passage East, NKI839, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/2 built in 1961 with Metro-Cammell B41F bodywork.
Photo taken July 1975, Waterford
47. WKG127
Mills GKN, engineering contractor, WKG127, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1961 with Weymann C36F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1983, West Cliff, Whitby
Mills GKN, engineering contractor, WKG127, an A E C Reliance 2MU3RA built in 1961 with Weymann C36F bodywork.
Photo taken April 1983, West Cliff, Whitby
48. WKG284
Western Welsh AEC Reliance WKG284, No.1284, now donated by the Reliance Bus Preservation Group to the Cardiff Bus Preservation Group for further preservation.
Photo taken Sunday 27 December 2020, Broad Street, Barry, South Glamorgan
Western Welsh AEC Reliance WKG284, No.1284, now donated by the Reliance Bus Preservation Group to the Cardiff Bus Preservation Group for further preservation.
Photo taken Sunday 27 December 2020, Broad Street, Barry, South Glamorgan
49. WKG284
This A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Willowbrook DP41F body was Western Welsh, Cardiff 1284, WKG284, and was seen in Bridgend.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Bridgend
This A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Willowbrook DP41F body was Western Welsh, Cardiff 1284, WKG284, and was seen in Bridgend.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Bridgend
50. WKG41
Western Welsh 41, WKG41, was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Weymann DP30F body and is seen in the virtually deserted coach station in Cheltenham after one of the mass departures.
Photo taken Saturday 20 July 1963, Cheltenham Coach Station
Western Welsh 41, WKG41, was an Albion NS3AN Nimbus with a Weymann DP30F body and is seen in the virtually deserted coach station in Cheltenham after one of the mass departures.
Photo taken Saturday 20 July 1963, Cheltenham Coach Station
51. XUH336
Western Welsh LR562, XUH336, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Weymann L37/33F body, new in 1961 as 336.
Photo taken Sunday 27 June 1976, Wood Street, Cardiff
Western Welsh LR562, XUH336, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Weymann L37/33F body, new in 1961 as 336.
Photo taken Sunday 27 June 1976, Wood Street, Cardiff
52. 348ABO
Western Welsh, Cardiff 348, 348ABO, was a Leyland PDR1/1 Mark II with a Weymann L37/33F body new in November 1962.
Photo taken Monday 5 June 1967, Newport Bus Station
Western Welsh, Cardiff 348, 348ABO, was a Leyland PDR1/1 Mark II with a Weymann L37/33F body new in November 1962.
Photo taken Monday 5 June 1967, Newport Bus Station
53. 365ABO
Western Welsh 365, 365ABO, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was a Leyland PDR1/1 Mark II Atlantean with a Weymann L37/33F body new in 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 365, 365ABO, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was a Leyland PDR1/1 Mark II Atlantean with a Weymann L37/33F body new in 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
54. 611BBO
Seen in Cardiff Bus Station is Western Welsh 611, 611BBO, a Leyland PSU3/2R Leopard with a Willowbrook B54F body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Seen in Cardiff Bus Station is Western Welsh 611, 611BBO, a Leyland PSU3/2R Leopard with a Willowbrook B54F body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
55. 618BBO
36 foot vehicles made their appearance in the Western Welsh fleet in the form of Willowbrook bodied Leyland PSU3/2R buses and 618, 618BBO, delivered in 1962 is seen in Cardiff bus station
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Cardiff Bus Station
36 foot vehicles made their appearance in the Western Welsh fleet in the form of Willowbrook bodied Leyland PSU3/2R buses and 618, 618BBO, delivered in 1962 is seen in Cardiff bus station
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Cardiff Bus Station
56. XUH338
Western Welsh XUH338 was numbered 338, and was a Leyland PDR1/1 Atlantean with a Weymann L37/33F body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh XUH338 was numbered 338, and was a Leyland PDR1/1 Atlantean with a Weymann L37/33F body, new in 1962.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
57. XUH343
Western Welsh XUH343, Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Weymann L37/33F body, new in February 1962
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh XUH343, Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Weymann L37/33F body, new in February 1962
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
58. 140DBO
Black & White 140, 140DBO, a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Duple Alpine Continental C49F body is seen at Victoria Coach Station. New as Western Welsh 140 in 1963, it was one of four acquired by Black & White in September 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 27 May 1972, London Victoria Coach Station
Black & White 140, 140DBO, a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Duple Alpine Continental C49F body is seen at Victoria Coach Station. New as Western Welsh 140 in 1963, it was one of four acquired by Black & White in September 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 27 May 1972, London Victoria Coach Station
59. 140DBO
Western Welsh 140, 140DBO, was the first of four Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopards with Duple Northern Alpine Continental C49F bodies new in 1963.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 140, 140DBO, was the first of four Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopards with Duple Northern Alpine Continental C49F bodies new in 1963.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
60. 141DBO
Black & White 141, 141DBO, seen in Cheltenham was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Duple Alpine Continental C49F body. New as Western Welsh 141 in 1963, it was one of four acquired by Black & White in September 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 15 July 1972, St Margaret's Road, Cheltenham
Black & White 141, 141DBO, seen in Cheltenham was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Duple Alpine Continental C49F body. New as Western Welsh 141 in 1963, it was one of four acquired by Black & White in September 1971.
Photo taken Saturday 15 July 1972, St Margaret's Road, Cheltenham
61. 141DBO
Black & White 141, 141DBO seen in Cheltenham was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Duple Alpine Continental C49F body.
Photo taken Saturday 15 July 1972, Cheltenham Coach Station
Black & White 141, 141DBO seen in Cheltenham was a Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard with a Duple Alpine Continental C49F body.
Photo taken Saturday 15 July 1972, Cheltenham Coach Station
62. 142DBO
Western Welsh 142, 142DBO, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Duple Northern Alpine Continental C49F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken Summer 1969, Winterstoke Road, Bristol
Western Welsh 142, 142DBO, a Leyland Leopard PSU3/3R with Duple Northern Alpine Continental C49F body, new in 1963.
Photo taken Summer 1969, Winterstoke Road, Bristol
63. 142DBO
Western Welsh, Cardiff 142, 142DBO, was a Duple Northern Alpine Continental C49F bodied Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard new in May 1963, which was seen in Cardiff.
Photo taken Sunday 1 August 1971, Cardiff
Western Welsh, Cardiff 142, 142DBO, was a Duple Northern Alpine Continental C49F bodied Leyland PSU3/3RT Leopard new in May 1963, which was seen in Cardiff.
Photo taken Sunday 1 August 1971, Cardiff
64. 303CUH
Western Welsh Omnibus Co. 1303, 303CUH, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/11 with Marshall B45F body of 1963. Seen at Brecon depot in 1974, this was one of hundreds of Tiger Cubs, I think that there were 68 with Marshall bodywork between WW & Rhondda Transport.
Photo taken 1974, Brecon Depot
Western Welsh Omnibus Co. 1303, 303CUH, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/11 with Marshall B45F body of 1963. Seen at Brecon depot in 1974, this was one of hundreds of Tiger Cubs, I think that there were 68 with Marshall bodywork between WW & Rhondda Transport.
Photo taken 1974, Brecon Depot
65. 706CUH
Western Welsh 706, 706CUH, was an A.E.C. Regent V with a Northern Counties H37/28F body new in 1963.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 706, 706CUH, was an A.E.C. Regent V with a Northern Counties H37/28F body new in 1963.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
66. 912DBO
Western Welsh 912, 912DBO, a Leyland PD2A/27 with Weymann H37/28F body, new in November 1963.
Photo taken Oystermouth Square, on the Mumbles
Western Welsh 912, 912DBO, a Leyland PD2A/27 with Weymann H37/28F body, new in November 1963.
Photo taken Oystermouth Square, on the Mumbles
67. 914DBO
Western Welsh 914DBO, Leyland PD2A/27 with Weymann H37/28F body, new in July 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 914DBO, Leyland PD2A/27 with Weymann H37/28F body, new in July 1963.
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
68. 917DBO
Tame Valley 17, AVT493A, a 1963 Leyland PD2A/27/Weymann, originally Western Welsh 917, 917DBO.
Photo taken Thursday 24 June 1993, Third Avenue, Trafford Park, Manchester
Tame Valley 17, AVT493A, a 1963 Leyland PD2A/27/Weymann, originally Western Welsh 917, 917DBO.
Photo taken Thursday 24 June 1993, Third Avenue, Trafford Park, Manchester
69. ABO144B
Western Welsh, Cardiff 144, ABO144B, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Harrington Grenadier C36F body seen at Neath.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Neath
Western Welsh, Cardiff 144, ABO144B, was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Harrington Grenadier C36F body seen at Neath.
Photo taken Tuesday 3 August 1971, Neath
70. ABO145B
Ex Western Welsh 145, ABO145B, an AEC Reliance with Harrington C36F body, new in February 1964, caught arriving at the rally site.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2005, Alton
Ex Western Welsh 145, ABO145B, an AEC Reliance with Harrington C36F body, new in February 1964, caught arriving at the rally site.
Photo taken Sunday 17 July 2005, Alton
71. ABO145B
Preserved ex Western Welsh 145, ABO145B, is an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Harrington Grenadier C36F coachwork.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2011, Marine Parade, Worthing
Preserved ex Western Welsh 145, ABO145B, is an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Harrington Grenadier C36F coachwork.
Photo taken Sunday 31 July 2011, Marine Parade, Worthing
72. ABO145B
Western Welsh 145, ABO145B, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Harrington Grenadier C--F body, new in 1964.
Photo taken Early 1969, Godley Lane, Stump Cross, Halifax
Western Welsh 145, ABO145B, an AEC Reliance 2MU3RA with Harrington Grenadier C--F body, new in 1964.
Photo taken Early 1969, Godley Lane, Stump Cross, Halifax
73. ABO146B
A charming picture of ABO146B, AEC Reliance with Harrington C36F body in the Western Welsh fleet. Location not recorded but it could be Devon. Hope the foal is sleeping!
Photo taken 1966?
A charming picture of ABO146B, AEC Reliance with Harrington C36F body in the Western Welsh fleet. Location not recorded but it could be Devon. Hope the foal is sleeping!
Photo taken 1966?
74. ABO147B
Seen at Haverfordwest is Western Welsh, Cardiff 147, ABO147B, which was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Harrington Grenadier 3110 C36F body new in February 1964.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Haverfordwest
Seen at Haverfordwest is Western Welsh, Cardiff 147, ABO147B, which was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Harrington Grenadier 3110 C36F body new in February 1964.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Haverfordwest
75. BKG713B
Western Welsh 713, BKG713B, a 1964 AEC Renown with Northern Counties front entrance bodywork.
Photo taken 1994, Meltham, Kirklees
Western Welsh 713, BKG713B, a 1964 AEC Renown with Northern Counties front entrance bodywork.
Photo taken 1994, Meltham, Kirklees
76. BKG713B
Western Welsh 713, BKG713B, a Northern Counties H38/29F bodied AEC Renown new in 1964 leaving Newport. 713 has been preserved.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Newport
Western Welsh 713, BKG713B, a Northern Counties H38/29F bodied AEC Renown new in 1964 leaving Newport. 713 has been preserved.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Newport
77. DBO150C
Western Welsh put six Plaxton Panorama C36F bodied A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliances into service in 1965, numbered 150-155. These were reseated to C38F in 1965/6 and to C40F in 1966/7 and 150, DBO150C is seen here later in its life in C40F form. Renumbered from 150 to UD165 in August 1974 and then to UD4565 in October 1975 it was withdrawn in 1977 and passed to Ensign (dealer), Grays in January 1978. It then moved to Weaver, Tredegar in September 1978 and to Thomas (dealer), West Ewell in June 1979. Thomas exported it to Sri Lanka in November 1979 and it is seen here at Ratmalana with A. P. Enterprises registered 29Sri1762 leaving a filling station where it had been refuelled.
Photo taken Monday 25 January 1982, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
Western Welsh put six Plaxton Panorama C36F bodied A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliances into service in 1965, numbered 150-155. These were reseated to C38F in 1965/6 and to C40F in 1966/7 and 150, DBO150C is seen here later in its life in C40F form. Renumbered from 150 to UD165 in August 1974 and then to UD4565 in October 1975 it was withdrawn in 1977 and passed to Ensign (dealer), Grays in January 1978. It then moved to Weaver, Tredegar in September 1978 and to Thomas (dealer), West Ewell in June 1979. Thomas exported it to Sri Lanka in November 1979 and it is seen here at Ratmalana with A. P. Enterprises registered 29Sri1762 leaving a filling station where it had been refuelled.
Photo taken Monday 25 January 1982, Ratmalana, Sri Lanka
78. DBO151C
Western Welsh put six Plaxton Panorama C36F bodied A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliances into service in 1965, numbered 150-155. These were the first coaches delivered in the blue and ivory livery and 151, DBO151C is seen here at Weston-super-Mare with Caetano bodied Ford R226 XOH73J of Bowen (Gliderways), Birmingham in the background.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 July 1971, Weston-super-Mare
Western Welsh put six Plaxton Panorama C36F bodied A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliances into service in 1965, numbered 150-155. These were the first coaches delivered in the blue and ivory livery and 151, DBO151C is seen here at Weston-super-Mare with Caetano bodied Ford R226 XOH73J of Bowen (Gliderways), Birmingham in the background.
Photo taken Tuesday 27 July 1971, Weston-super-Mare
79. DBO151C
Western Welsh, Cardiff 151, DBO151C, was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body, new in March 1965.
Photo taken Monday 5 June 1967, Newport Bus Station
Western Welsh, Cardiff 151, DBO151C, was an A.E.C. 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body, new in March 1965.
Photo taken Monday 5 June 1967, Newport Bus Station
80. DBO154C
Seen turning from Buckingham Palace Road into Semley Place, as it approaches Victoria Coach Station, is Western Welsh UD4765, DBO154C, which was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body which had been new in March 1965 as Western Welsh 154.
Photo taken Saturday 29 May 1976, Buckingham Palace Road, London S.W.1
Seen turning from Buckingham Palace Road into Semley Place, as it approaches Victoria Coach Station, is Western Welsh UD4765, DBO154C, which was an A.E.C. 2MU3RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C36F body which had been new in March 1965 as Western Welsh 154.
Photo taken Saturday 29 May 1976, Buckingham Palace Road, London S.W.1
81. DBO352C
DBO352C was Western Welsh, Cardiff 1352 and was a Leyland PSUC1/11 Tiger Cub with a Park Royal DP41F body new in August 1965.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Haverfordwest
DBO352C was Western Welsh, Cardiff 1352 and was a Leyland PSUC1/11 Tiger Cub with a Park Royal DP41F body new in August 1965.
Photo taken Friday 3 July 1970, Haverfordwest
82. GKG159D
Western Welsh, Cardiff 159, GKG159D, was an AEC 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C38F body new in April 1966.
Photo taken Monday 5 June 1967, Newport Bus Station
Western Welsh, Cardiff 159, GKG159D, was an AEC 2MU4RA Reliance with a Plaxton Panorama C38F body new in April 1966.
Photo taken Monday 5 June 1967, Newport Bus Station
83. HBO375D
Western Welsh 1375, HBO375D, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was the first of ten Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cubs with Marshall DP41F bodies new in 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 1375, HBO375D, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was the first of ten Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cubs with Marshall DP41F bodies new in 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
84. HBO392D
Western Welsh 1392, HBO392D, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was a Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cub with a Marshall B43F body, one of ten new in 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 1392, HBO392D, seen in Cardiff Bus Station, was a Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cub with a Marshall B43F body, one of ten new in 1966.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
85. HKG735D
Seen in Cardiff Bus Station is Western Welsh 735, HKG735D, which was the fifth of ten A.E.C. 3B3RA Renowns new in 1966. They had Northern Counties H38/29F bodies.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
Seen in Cardiff Bus Station is Western Welsh 735, HKG735D, which was the fifth of ten A.E.C. 3B3RA Renowns new in 1966. They had Northern Counties H38/29F bodies.
Photo taken Tuesday 6 June 1967, Cardiff Bus Station
86. JBO165E
JBO165E was Western Welsh 165 and was a Plaxton C38F bodied AEC Reliance new in 1967 seen here in Newport.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Newport
JBO165E was Western Welsh 165 and was a Plaxton C38F bodied AEC Reliance new in 1967 seen here in Newport.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Newport
87. KKG201E
Western Welsh 201, KKG201E, was the first of fifteen A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliances with Marshall DP41F bodies, new in 1967.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Western Welsh Garage, Cardiff
Western Welsh 201, KKG201E, was the first of fifteen A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliances with Marshall DP41F bodies, new in 1967.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Western Welsh Garage, Cardiff
88. KKG213F
Western Welsh, Cardiff 213, KKG213F, seen in Cardiff, was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Marshall DP41F body, one of fifteen new in 1967.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh, Cardiff 213, KKG213F, seen in Cardiff, was an A.E.C. 6MU3R Reliance with a Marshall DP41F body, one of fifteen new in 1967.
Photo taken Saturday 6 September 1969, Cardiff Bus Station
89. LUH401F
Western Welsh 1401, LUH401F, was a Marshall B43F Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cub of 1967.
Photo taken Wednesday 1 March 1972, Newport Bus Station
Western Welsh 1401, LUH401F, was a Marshall B43F Leyland PSUC1/12T Tiger Cub of 1967.
Photo taken Wednesday 1 March 1972, Newport Bus Station
90. LUH404F
Western Welsh 1404, LUH404F, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/12 with Marshall B43F body which entered service early in 1968
Photo taken September 1972, Tudor Street, Cardiff
Western Welsh 1404, LUH404F, a Leyland Tiger Cub PSUC1/12 with Marshall B43F body which entered service early in 1968
Photo taken September 1972, Tudor Street, Cardiff
91. OUH177G
OUH177G is a preserved Leopard PSU3A/4RT with Plaxton Panorama Elite body new as Western Welsh 177 in 4/69 as part of a batch numbered 173-8.
Photo taken Sunday 28 April 2013, Bristol Harbourside
OUH177G is a preserved Leopard PSU3A/4RT with Plaxton Panorama Elite body new as Western Welsh 177 in 4/69 as part of a batch numbered 173-8.
Photo taken Sunday 28 April 2013, Bristol Harbourside
92. PKG368H
Western Welsh PKG368H, Leyland Atlantean PDR1/3 with Northern Counties H42/31F body, new in September 1969.
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh PKG368H, Leyland Atlantean PDR1/3 with Northern Counties H42/31F body, new in September 1969.
Photo taken Saturday 19 March 1977, Cardiff Bus Station
93. SKG180H
Western Welsh 180, SKG180H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4RT with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, new in 1970.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 July 1970, Madeira Drive, Brighton
Western Welsh 180, SKG180H, a Leyland Leopard PSU3A/4RT with Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body, new in 1970.
Photo taken Tuesday 14 July 1970, Madeira Drive, Brighton
94. YTX324H
YTX324H was a Leyland PSU3A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body which had been new in 1970 as Rhondda 324. By the time of this photograph it had passed into the Western Welsh, Cardiff fleet as number 109.
Photo taken Monday 29 May 1972, Ebury Street, London Victoria
YTX324H was a Leyland PSU3A/4RT Leopard with a Plaxton Panorama Elite C49F body which had been new in 1970 as Rhondda 324. By the time of this photograph it had passed into the Western Welsh, Cardiff fleet as number 109.
Photo taken Monday 29 May 1972, Ebury Street, London Victoria
95. TKG508J
Western Welsh 1508, TKG508J, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/2R with Willowbrook body, new in 1971.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Cardiff Bus Station
Western Welsh 1508, TKG508J, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/2R with Willowbrook body, new in 1971.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Cardiff Bus Station
96. TKG511J
Western Welsh 1511, TKG511J, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/2R with Willowbrook body, new in 1971.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Tudor Street, Cardiff
Western Welsh 1511, TKG511J, a Leyland Leopard PSU4A/2R with Willowbrook body, new in 1971.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Tudor Street, Cardiff
97. VUH377J
Western National Alexander bodied Atlantean 1020, VUH377J, in the yard at Callington, Cornwall.
Photo taken 1983?, Callington, Cornwall
Western National Alexander bodied Atlantean 1020, VUH377J, in the yard at Callington, Cornwall.
Photo taken 1983?, Callington, Cornwall
98. VUH377J
Western Welsh 377, VUH377J, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/3 with Alexander H42/31F body, new in 1971.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Tudor Street, Cardiff
Western Welsh 377, VUH377J, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/3 with Alexander H42/31F body, new in 1971.
Photo taken c. Oct 1971, Tudor Street, Cardiff
99. VUH377J
Farnell Electronics VUH377J, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/3 built in 1971 with Alexander N H42/31F bodywork.
Photo taken ca 1985, Ripon
Farnell Electronics VUH377J, a Leyland Atlantean PDR1/3 built in 1971 with Alexander N H42/31F bodywork.
Photo taken ca 1985, Ripon
100. VUH377J
VUH377J was an Alexander H42/31F bodied Leyland Atlantean PDR1/3, new to Western Welsh as its 377 in July 1971.
Photo taken 1980s, Skipton Road (A59), High Harrogate
VUH377J was an Alexander H42/31F bodied Leyland Atlantean PDR1/3, new to Western Welsh as its 377 in July 1971.
Photo taken 1980s, Skipton Road (A59), High Harrogate