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Todmorden Buses - MOT00448
The fleet of five buses of the Todmorden Motor Bus Committee and crews photographed on the lane leading to the electricity destructor, where the buses where garaged.
An Act of Parliament in 1906 allowed the Corporation to provide a bus service for…
An Act of Parliament in 1906 allowed the Corporation to provide a bus service for…
Todmorden Buses - MOT00449
No 2 bus outside the Town Hall on 1st January 1907 prior to the inaugural run to Steanor Bottom. The Mayor, Alderman Abraham Crossley, is standing at the extreme right surrounded by children and well-wishers. The bus, one of two supplied by…
Todmorden Bus Company - MOT00452
No 2 bus at Bridge End, Shade, in 1907. This photograph had special interest for the Steele family who kept the newsagents shop in the background. The bus conductor, with his ticket punch and collecting bag, is Albert Steele and standing on his…
Todmorden Bus - TAS00111
Bus B-5628 was allocated Fleet No 8 when it arrived brand new from Leyland on the 31st July 1913. It was later requisitioned by the government for war work, conveying troops to the front line in WWI. Many such vehicles never returned.
Burnley Bus - TAS00113
This Burnley bus came to Todmorden fairly frequently on what would be Private Hire, when they took parties to Blackpool and the West Coast, as this one was doing when collecting passengers from the Greyhound Inn on Rochdale Road.
First Bus Through Walsden - TAS00114
The first bus through Walsden on its way to Steanor Bottom terminus. Just about to pass the end of Ramsden Wood Road, with what appears to be a standing load on the upper deck which was not allowed.
Burnley Area Bus - TAS00116
The Habergham originated from the Burnley area and worked services in such towns as Accrington. Occasionally it did operate private parties from Todmorden but not on stage carriage work.
Todmorden Bus - TAS00117
Todmorden No 9 was a Leyland GH7 known as an RAF type. It was purchased through a Burnley dealer after WWI, c1920, hence the Burnley registration no, CW-1948. It was allocated Fleet No 9 and is seen here at the bus offices on Church Street. Note the…
Todmorden Bus - TAS00118
WT 4437, a Leyland SG2, Fleet number 23 seen here, prior to delivery from Leyland in May 1924. Body shown is a FO48R type.
Leyland photographed all their new vehicles here at Worden Park, originally the 150 acre estate of the Farington family.
Leyland photographed all their new vehicles here at Worden Park, originally the 150 acre estate of the Farington family.
Todmorden Bus - TAS00120
Bus number 23, registration number WT4437, seen here at the Town Hall terminus is of May 1924 vintage. It is a Leyland SG2 model, chassis number 18198 carrying a Leyland body. It was an open top and was variously quoted as being either a 48 or 52…
Todmorden Bus - TAS00123
WU7307, No10, was new in 1926 and was a Leyland LG1.with a Leyland body. Shown as seating 52 passengers and is photographed in Worden Park where Leyland Motors photographed all their new models.
Todmorden Buses - TAS00125
Buses lined up beside the gas holder at Millwood. The buses are seen travelling uphill towards the main road from the early bus garage which was the former elecricity destructor building. The bus on the left was rebodied as a single deck following an…
Todmorden Bus - TAS00127
This Bus was Number 1. It was to have made the inaugural run from the Town Hall at 1400hrs on January 1st 1907. but its wheels had frozen to the ground overnight, so number 2 was brought in to replace it on that very first run. Number one had been to…
Bus on Rochdale Road, Todmorden - TAS00128
Number 9 bus outside the bus office on Church Street (Rochdale Road), Todmorden. Number 9 was what was termed an RAF Type. It is quoted as being registered CW1841 and CW1948 ? It was withdrawn in 1926. The bus was purchased from a Burnley dealer…
Todmorden Bus - TAS00129
B-2082 is standing at Eastwood just below the railway station ramp prior to its return journey to Todmorden. Its fleet number is 4 and it was a Leyland U model with a UEC.(United Electrical Company). In 1908 it seated 16 passengers but received a new…
Bus on Halifax road, Todmorden - TAS00130
Todmorden number 23 at the Town Hall terminus, it is a Leyland SG2. New in May 1924. Withdrawn 1929.
St Mary's Crypt is on the left.
St Mary's Crypt is on the left.
Bus on Burnley Road, Todmorden - TAS00133
North Street, Burnley Road, Todmorden. The 3 storey buuilding in the centre of the picture is where the market is today.
This was the early terminus for bus services along Burnley Road. The vehicle in shot is believed to be a Ryknield, number 5.…
This was the early terminus for bus services along Burnley Road. The vehicle in shot is believed to be a Ryknield, number 5.…
Buses outside the Town Hall, Todmorden - TAS00138
These are possibly bus nos 1 & 2 on ther inaugural run.
Todmorden Bus - TAS00140
Bus number 2, a Critchley-Norris, stands at the Waggon and Horses, Walsden, it still carries its over cab headlight and its delivery trade plate.
Open Topped Bus outside Todmorden town Hall - TAS00193
Todmorden No.23 bus first registered in 1924
Bus opposite Todmorden Town Hall - TAS00194
North Street, Todmorden. The 3 storey building in the centre of the picture is where the market is today.
