Magazines and Journals
Listed here are magazines which include some content about working life/experiences, or general histories written from an insider’s perspective. The list is presented alphabetically by author’s name.
The magazine or journal name is identified by a code, there is a full list of the codes
Allen, David
Clerk and manager
1950s & 1960s
OS: North Western & Yorkshire Bulletin March 2021 (part 1) and April 2021 (part 2)
Reflections: A 1950s Experience; Working for West Yorkshire Road Car
Person: Allen, David
Role: Clerk and manager
Era: 1950s & 1960s
Journal/ Issue: OS: North Western & Yorkshire Bulletin March 2021 (part 1) and April 2021 (part 2)
Description: Reflections: A 1950s Experience; Working for West Yorkshire Road Car
Anderson, C M
Driver
1960s
Buses: April 1971, part 2 August 1971
4-Stepps to Glasow; Working for Midland Scottish
Person: Anderson, C M
Role: Driver
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: April 1971, part 2 August 1971
Description: 4-Stepps to Glasow; Working for Midland Scottish
Andrew, Robert – interviewed by Jonathan Welch
Manager
1990s onwards
CBW: 1 December 2020
A Lifetime in Transport; Career highlights including Midland Scottish, Western Scottish, Stagecoach, (Regional Director)
Person: Andrew, Robert – interviewed by Jonathan Welch
Role: Manager
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 1 December 2020
Description: A Lifetime in Transport; Career highlights including Midland Scottish, Western Scottish, Stagecoach, (Regional Director)
Andrews, John
Conductor
1950s
Buses: April 1958
Conductor for a Season; Devon General
Person: Andrews, John
Role: Conductor
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: April 1958
Description: Conductor for a Season; Devon General
Ashman, Ian – interviewed by Mel Holley
Operator & owner
1990s onwards
routeOne: 5 October 2016
Me and My Girl; An owner/operator with just one coach
Person: Ashman, Ian – interviewed by Mel Holley
Role: Operator & owner
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: routeOne: 5 October 2016
Description: Me and My Girl; An owner/operator with just one coach
Baines, William – as recorded by David Allen
Conductor & mechanic
1920s
RRTHA: In four parts: September 2008 (55), December 2008 (56), March 2009 (57), June 2009 (58)
Early Days on the Buses. Recording the memories of Mr Baines with B&S Motor Services of Wakefield. (Part 1 is mainly about family history and conditions at West Riding, before Mr Baines started work)
Person: Baines, William – as recorded by David Allen
Role: Conductor & mechanic
Era: 1920s
Journal/ Issue: RRTHA: In four parts: September 2008 (55), December 2008 (56), March 2009 (57), June 2009 (58)
Description: Early Days on the Buses. Recording the memories of Mr Baines with B&S Motor Services of Wakefield. (Part 1 is mainly about family history and conditions at West Riding, before Mr Baines started work)
Ball, Eric – interview with Nick Larkin
Designer
1950s & 1960s
BCP: May 2015
Duple designer; From apprentice to designer of some Duple coach bodies
Person: Ball, Eric – interview with Nick Larkin
Role: Designer
Era: 1950s & 1960s
Journal/ Issue: BCP: May 2015
Description: Duple designer; From apprentice to designer of some Duple coach bodies
Barnes, Lorraine – interviewed by Jade Smith
Driver
1990s onwards
CBW: 28 April 2015
Driving with a Smile; Career highlights, with Bournemouth Yellow Buses on National Express work
Person: Barnes, Lorraine – interviewed by Jade Smith
Role: Driver
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 28 April 2015
Description: Driving with a Smile; Career highlights, with Bournemouth Yellow Buses on National Express work
Beasley, Karen
Manager
1980s onwards
CBW: 31 March 2015
The Customer is Key; Her career with National Express
Person: Beasley, Karen
Role: Manager
Era: 1980s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 31 March 2015
Description: The Customer is Key; Her career with National Express
Bennett, Brian
Coachbuilder
1960s
CB: 144, Aug/Sept 2016
Concours d’elegance; Memories of working for Harringtons in their latter years
Person: Bennett, Brian
Role: Coachbuilder
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: CB: 144, Aug/Sept 2016
Description: Concours d’elegance; Memories of working for Harringtons in their latter years
Bennett, John
Conductor
1970s
OS: South Wales & West Bulletin 230, April 2022
A Summer with Silcox in 1971; Silcox of Pembroke Dock
Person: Bennett, John
Role: Conductor
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: OS: South Wales & West Bulletin 230, April 2022
Description: A Summer with Silcox in 1971; Silcox of Pembroke Dock
Bennett, Simon
Manager
1980s onwards
CBW: 17 February, 2015
Steps to success; Abellio Business Development Manager reviews his career
Person: Bennett, Simon
Role: Manager
Era: 1980s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 17 February, 2015
Description: Steps to success; Abellio Business Development Manager reviews his career
Berry, Bill
Driver, later inspector
1970s onwards
VRS: 1) August 2013; 2) September 2013; 3) October 2013; 4) November 2013; 5) December 2013; 6) January 2014; 7) Also listed as Jan ’14 but possibly February?; 8) March 2014; 9) February 2015
Background in the North-West. Introductory article, not yet working on the buses. Bristol Beginnings, Part 2, now driving for Bristol OC. In The Country, Part 3, now with Western National. Chopping and Changing, Part 4, back with Bristol OC. Revolving Doors, Part 5, Badgerline, Wessex National. Here we go again, Part 6, Badgerline. After Effects, Part 7, First Somerset & Avon. Special Events, Part 8, Glastonbury. Blackpool Day Out – Yes Please! Part 9, Bus Driver of the Year competition
Person: Berry, Bill
Role: Driver, later inspector
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: VRS: 1) August 2013; 2) September 2013; 3) October 2013; 4) November 2013; 5) December 2013; 6) January 2014; 7) Also listed as Jan ’14 but possibly February?; 8) March 2014; 9) February 2015
Description: Background in the North-West. Introductory article, not yet working on the buses. Bristol Beginnings, Part 2, now driving for Bristol OC. In The Country, Part 3, now with Western National. Chopping and Changing, Part 4, back with Bristol OC. Revolving Doors, Part 5, Badgerline, Wessex National. Here we go again, Part 6, Badgerline. After Effects, Part 7, First Somerset & Avon. Special Events, Part 8, Glastonbury. Blackpool Day Out – Yes Please! Part 9, Bus Driver of the Year competition
Booth, Gavin
Journalist
2000s
B&C: 19 December 2008
Earning a Pilot’s Badge; Test driving a First Group articulated ftr bus
Person: Booth, Gavin
Role: Journalist
Era: 2000s
Journal/ Issue: B&C: 19 December 2008
Description: Earning a Pilot’s Badge; Test driving a First Group articulated ftr bus
Brown, Doug
Driver
1960s to 1980s
CDC: In three parts: 1) July 2010; 2) September 2010; 3) November 2010
Various short stories: 1) Knowledge came naturally, 2) A world of wonderment, 3) The coach with added VALue.
Person: Brown, Doug
Role: Driver
Era: 1960s to 1980s
Journal/ Issue: CDC: In three parts: 1) July 2010; 2) September 2010; 3) November 2010
Description: Various short stories: 1) Knowledge came naturally, 2) A world of wonderment, 3) The coach with added VALue.
Brown, Peter
Public transport planner
1970s
RRTHA: June 2005
Memories of West Suffolk 1970-74; Talking of his time with West Suffolk County Council, administering service subsidies
Person: Brown, Peter
Role: Public transport planner
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: RRTHA: June 2005
Description: Memories of West Suffolk 1970-74; Talking of his time with West Suffolk County Council, administering service subsidies
Brown, Peter
Council officer
1980s & 1990s
RRTHA: In 2 parts: March 2007 and September 2007
1) The Creation of Great Yarmouth Transport Ltd, and 2) The Sale of Great Yarmouth Transport. Of peripheral relevance to the working on the buses theme but a useful account of what was involved in these municipal transactions
Person: Brown, Peter
Role: Council officer
Era: 1980s & 1990s
Journal/ Issue: RRTHA: In 2 parts: March 2007 and September 2007
Description: 1) The Creation of Great Yarmouth Transport Ltd, and 2) The Sale of Great Yarmouth Transport. Of peripheral relevance to the working on the buses theme but a useful account of what was involved in these municipal transactions
Cameron, Ewan
Driver
2000s
February 2011
Posties have Hebrides in the bag; Driving a Royal Mail postbus
Person: Cameron, Ewan
Role: Driver
Era: 2000s
Journal/ Issue: February 2011
Description: Posties have Hebrides in the bag; Driving a Royal Mail postbus
Carrick, R K
Driver
1920s
Buses Extra 56 (Dec 1988/Jan 1989)
A spell on the Buses; Experiences as a volunteer driver for Thomas Tilling in London during the 1926 General Strike
Person: Carrick, R K
Role: Driver
Era: 1920s
Journal/ Issue: Buses Extra 56 (Dec 1988/Jan 1989)
Description: A spell on the Buses; Experiences as a volunteer driver for Thomas Tilling in London during the 1926 General Strike
Caunt, Peter
Driver
1950s & 1960s
CB: 144, Aug/Sept 2016
A toast to my days working at Melba; North Western Road Car subsidiary Melba Motors of Reddish
Person: Caunt, Peter
Role: Driver
Era: 1950s & 1960s
Journal/ Issue: CB: 144, Aug/Sept 2016
Description: A toast to my days working at Melba; North Western Road Car subsidiary Melba Motors of Reddish
Cheesman, E C
Driver
1940s
Buses: February 1970
A Bus in the Blitz; Driving for Thames Valley during World War II
Person: Cheesman, E C
Role: Driver
Era: 1940s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: February 1970
Description: A Bus in the Blitz; Driving for Thames Valley during World War II
Christy, Noel & McLauglin, Johnny – interviewed by Elizabeth Howlett
Drivers
1970s onwards
CBW: 11 April 2017
Unfailing in their duty; 40 years driving in Northern Ireland with Ulsterbus and Translink
Person: Christy, Noel & McLauglin, Johnny – interviewed by Elizabeth Howlett
Role: Drivers
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 11 April 2017
Description: Unfailing in their duty; 40 years driving in Northern Ireland with Ulsterbus and Translink
Clarke, Jo
Driver
1940s to 1960s
WHOTT: In two parts: May & August 2012
How A Schoolboy's Dream Came True; With Western National
Person: Clarke, Jo
Role: Driver
Era: 1940s to 1960s
Journal/ Issue: WHOTT: In two parts: May & August 2012
Description: How A Schoolboy's Dream Came True; With Western National
Cockcroft, Tony - interviewed by Andy Izatt
Engineering manager
2010s
CBW: 28 April 2015
In pursuit of engineering excellence; At Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Person: Cockcroft, Tony - interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Engineering manager
Era: 2010s
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 28 April 2015
Description: In pursuit of engineering excellence; At Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Cooper, Jeremy - interviewed by Andy Izatt
Manager
1990s onwards
CBW: 26 May 2015
A man in tune with the bus industry; Career notes and his time as MD of First Midlands
Person: Cooper, Jeremy - interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Manager
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 26 May 2015
Description: A man in tune with the bus industry; Career notes and his time as MD of First Midlands
Counsell, Jeff – interviewed by Jonathan Welch
Manager
1970s onwards
CBW: In two parts: 14 March 2023 and 21 March 2023
Excited about Engineering; Two-part interview with the recently retired trentbarton MD
Person: Counsell, Jeff – interviewed by Jonathan Welch
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: In two parts: 14 March 2023 and 21 March 2023
Description: Excited about Engineering; Two-part interview with the recently retired trentbarton MD
Dalton, T A
Driver
1950s
Buses: 18 articles, every issue from Nov/Dec 1957 to May 1959
From the Driver’s Seat; Experiences and thoughts on the industry. It is thought he drove for United Auto in Carlisle
Person: Dalton, T A
Role: Driver
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: 18 articles, every issue from Nov/Dec 1957 to May 1959
Description: From the Driver’s Seat; Experiences and thoughts on the industry. It is thought he drove for United Auto in Carlisle
Dalton, T A
Driver
1950s onwards
June/July 2002 (444)
KIDS!; Recalling some of the hazards posed by youngsters
Person: Dalton, T A
Role: Driver
Era: 1950s onwards
Journal/ Issue: June/July 2002 (444)
Description: KIDS!; Recalling some of the hazards posed by youngsters
Daniels, Leon
Manager
1970s & 1980s
FoLTM: Winter 2018
Leon Daniels – a Career Retrospective; Brief notes from a talk on his career with Obsolete Fleet, Ensign Bus, Capital Citybus, First Group and Transport for London
Person: Daniels, Leon
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s & 1980s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: Winter 2018
Description: Leon Daniels – a Career Retrospective; Brief notes from a talk on his career with Obsolete Fleet, Ensign Bus, Capital Citybus, First Group and Transport for London
Davies, Roger
Manager
1970s on
CB: Most (all?) issues from number 50 (December 2000 / January 2001) onwards
Roger’s regular column in CB largely features anecdotes and thoughts based on his managerial career, principally with Ribble, Trent and Maidstone & District. Originally titled Roger & Out, from issue 79 it became Roger Upfront.
Person: Davies, Roger
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s on
Journal/ Issue: CB: Most (all?) issues from number 50 (December 2000 / January 2001) onwards
Description: Roger’s regular column in CB largely features anecdotes and thoughts based on his managerial career, principally with Ribble, Trent and Maidstone & District. Originally titled Roger & Out, from issue 79 it became Roger Upfront.
Davies, Roger
Manager
1970s
Buses: April 2011
M&D 100; Recalling his start with Maidstone & District
Person: Davies, Roger
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: April 2011
Description: M&D 100; Recalling his start with Maidstone & District
Dean, Herbert – edited by Ian Read
1910s to 1930s
OS: LHRG Bulletin 184 (2013)
Life on the Buses – the recollections of Herbert Dean; Also covers various family members, with LGOC. Part 2 not yet traced
Person: Dean, Herbert – edited by Ian Read
Role:
Era: 1910s to 1930s
Journal/ Issue: OS: LHRG Bulletin 184 (2013)
Description: Life on the Buses – the recollections of Herbert Dean; Also covers various family members, with LGOC. Part 2 not yet traced
Dean, Norman H
Manager
1920s & 1930s
OS: Printed version of paper presented to an OS meeting, 24/2/59 (no issue number)
My First Seventeen Years of Management, or The Origins of Hebble
Person: Dean, Norman H
Role: Manager
Era: 1920s & 1930s
Journal/ Issue: OS: Printed version of paper presented to an OS meeting, 24/2/59 (no issue number)
Description: My First Seventeen Years of Management, or The Origins of Hebble
Delahoy, Richard
Driver
1980s
FoLTM: Autumn 2021
Confessions of a DMS Delivery Driver; Collecting and delivering former LT DMS class buses for Ensign Bus
Person: Delahoy, Richard
Role: Driver
Era: 1980s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: Autumn 2021
Description: Confessions of a DMS Delivery Driver; Collecting and delivering former LT DMS class buses for Ensign Bus
Dodsworth, Stephen
Explorers!
1960s
LVVS: Winter 2018
ONO 59 – The First Double Decker to Circumnavigate the Globe. The story of ONO 59’s trip from the UK to Australia and back. See also Online resources page
Person: Dodsworth, Stephen
Role: Explorers!
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: LVVS: Winter 2018
Description: ONO 59 – The First Double Decker to Circumnavigate the Globe. The story of ONO 59’s trip from the UK to Australia and back. See also Online resources page
Durrant, A A M
Engineer and manager
1910s to 1950s
OS: LHRG Bulletin 108, March 1994
Reminiscences of A A M Durrant – from B-type to Routemaster; London Transport
Person: Durrant, A A M
Role: Engineer and manager
Era: 1910s to 1950s
Journal/ Issue: OS: LHRG Bulletin 108, March 1994
Description: Reminiscences of A A M Durrant – from B-type to Routemaster; London Transport
Edmonson, Allan - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Manager
1970s onwards
BCB: 15 July 2016
Coaching, consultancy and Games transport mastermind
Person: Edmonson, Allan - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 15 July 2016
Description: Coaching, consultancy and Games transport mastermind
Eggleton, Nigel – interviewed by Jade Smith
Manager
1970s onwards
CBW: 3 March 2015
Directing the Midlands; Career notes and his time as MD of Ipswich Buses
Person: Eggleton, Nigel – interviewed by Jade Smith
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 3 March 2015
Description: Directing the Midlands; Career notes and his time as MD of Ipswich Buses
Emerton, Richard – interviewed by Jade Smith
Driver
2000s onwards
CBW: 3 February 2015
A decade of excellent bus driving; Career notes and his time as an award-winning driver at London United
Person: Emerton, Richard – interviewed by Jade Smith
Role: Driver
Era: 2000s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 3 February 2015
Description: A decade of excellent bus driving; Career notes and his time as an award-winning driver at London United
England, Gordon
Conductor
1950s
OS: North West & Yorkshire Branch in three parts, Bulletins Aug, Sept & Nov 2024
My life ‘On the Sheffield Trams’
Person: England, Gordon
Role: Conductor
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: OS: North West & Yorkshire Branch in three parts, Bulletins Aug, Sept & Nov 2024
Description: My life ‘On the Sheffield Trams’
Evans, Howard
Driver
1960s & 1970s
WHOTT: October 2001
A Mysterious Cup of Human Kindness; Recalling his days with Southern National at Bude
Person: Evans, Howard
Role: Driver
Era: 1960s & 1970s
Journal/ Issue: WHOTT: October 2001
Description: A Mysterious Cup of Human Kindness; Recalling his days with Southern National at Bude
Facey, Robert
Driver
1970s
United EC: September 2015 (310)
Memories of Whitby 1975; Working for United Auto
Person: Facey, Robert
Role: Driver
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: United EC: September 2015 (310)
Description: Memories of Whitby 1975; Working for United Auto
Farmer, Dave
Driver
1930s
WHOTT: July 2001
Reliance Recovery - after a day's driving, that is!; Driving AEC Reliances (the 1930s version) for Western National
Person: Farmer, Dave
Role: Driver
Era: 1930s
Journal/ Issue: WHOTT: July 2001
Description: Reliance Recovery - after a day's driving, that is!; Driving AEC Reliances (the 1930s version) for Western National
Fereday Glenn, D
Conductor
1950s
Buses: February 1971
A Penny for Them; Reminiscences of a holiday conductor with Gosport & Fareham
Person: Fereday Glenn, D
Role: Conductor
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: February 1971
Description: A Penny for Them; Reminiscences of a holiday conductor with Gosport & Fareham
Findlay, Wendy
Engineering manager
2010s
BCB: 3 February 2017
Senior Fleet Engineer for First Glasgow
Person: Findlay, Wendy
Role: Engineering manager
Era: 2010s
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 3 February 2017
Description: Senior Fleet Engineer for First Glasgow
Fisher, Brian
Manager
1960s onwards
OS: Feb/March 1998 (418)
Westward Hoe; (1998 Presidential address). Brian’s career including Bradford, Birmingham City, West Midlands PTE, Plymouth
Person: Fisher, Brian
Role: Manager
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: OS: Feb/March 1998 (418)
Description: Westward Hoe; (1998 Presidential address). Brian’s career including Bradford, Birmingham City, West Midlands PTE, Plymouth
Fitzpayne, Eric – by Brian Deans
Manager
1930s to 1970s
STTS: Issue 32, 1979
Eric Fitzpayne – the Forgotten Visionary; Review of his career/obituary, especially his time in Glasgow CT
Person: Fitzpayne, Eric – by Brian Deans
Role: Manager
Era: 1930s to 1970s
Journal/ Issue: STTS: Issue 32, 1979
Description: Eric Fitzpayne – the Forgotten Visionary; Review of his career/obituary, especially his time in Glasgow CT
Gould, John – interviewed by Richard Simpson
Manager
1970s onwards
CBW: 1 September 2015
An endless summer of golden years; Career highlights with various operators including 26 years at Stagecoach
Person: Gould, John – interviewed by Richard Simpson
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 1 September 2015
Description: An endless summer of golden years; Career highlights with various operators including 26 years at Stagecoach
Greenwood, Cedric
Driver
1980s
CB: 154, April/May 2018
In Kime country; A holiday relief driver for Kimes, Lincolnshire
Person: Greenwood, Cedric
Role: Driver
Era: 1980s
Journal/ Issue: CB: 154, April/May 2018
Description: In Kime country; A holiday relief driver for Kimes, Lincolnshire
Grieves, R L
Conductor
1960s
Buses: September 1965
Country Conductor; Describing a typical day working the Macbrayne Glasgow to Kintyre service
Person: Grieves, R L
Role: Conductor
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: September 1965
Description: Country Conductor; Describing a typical day working the Macbrayne Glasgow to Kintyre service
Grimmett, David
Driver
1980s
OS: PHRG Bulletin 199 (July/August 2019)
Shuttle Driving; Driving continental routes with Bergland International Travel
Person: Grimmett, David
Role: Driver
Era: 1980s
Journal/ Issue: OS: PHRG Bulletin 199 (July/August 2019)
Description: Shuttle Driving; Driving continental routes with Bergland International Travel
Grisenthwaite, David
Clerk
1950s
OS: PHRG Bulletin 239 (Bus History Matters) March 2026
Working for United in the Nineteen Fifties; Some recollections of United Auto’s Head Office
Person: Grisenthwaite, David
Role: Clerk
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: OS: PHRG Bulletin 239 (Bus History Matters) March 2026
Description: Working for United in the Nineteen Fifties; Some recollections of United Auto’s Head Office
Halewood, Phil
Driver
1990s
Buses: October 2011
In the Thick of it; Driving in the deregulated marketplace, Liverpool, Merseyside Transport and Liverbus
Person: Halewood, Phil
Role: Driver
Era: 1990s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: October 2011
Description: In the Thick of it; Driving in the deregulated marketplace, Liverpool, Merseyside Transport and Liverbus
Hall, Richard – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Manager
1980s onwards
CBW: 23 June 2015
Challenging Times; Review of Richard’s career, including Bennett’s Coaches, Bakers Dolphin, Stagecoach West, Veolia Wales, Arriva Scotland, Arriva Malta and London United.
Person: Hall, Richard – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Manager
Era: 1980s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 23 June 2015
Description: Challenging Times; Review of Richard’s career, including Bennett’s Coaches, Bakers Dolphin, Stagecoach West, Veolia Wales, Arriva Scotland, Arriva Malta and London United.
Hardley, John
Clerk
1960s
OS: North Western and Yorkshire Branch Bulletin Jan 2022
Outside Traffic Duties at Sheffield Transport; Experiences outside the office, such as special events, busy services, etc
Person: Hardley, John
Role: Clerk
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: OS: North Western and Yorkshire Branch Bulletin Jan 2022
Description: Outside Traffic Duties at Sheffield Transport; Experiences outside the office, such as special events, busy services, etc
Harman, David
Conductor
1960s
OS: Eastern Branch Bulletin 223, October 2021
Time for Tea; Some recollections of conducting for Eastern National
Person: Harman, David
Role: Conductor
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: OS: Eastern Branch Bulletin 223, October 2021
Description: Time for Tea; Some recollections of conducting for Eastern National
Harper, Terry
Conductor
1950s
OS: Feb/March 2001 (436)
Confessions of a Season-Hand Conductor; With East Kent
Person: Harper, Terry
Role: Conductor
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: OS: Feb/March 2001 (436)
Description: Confessions of a Season-Hand Conductor; With East Kent
Harrison, Dougie
Driver, TU official & employee director
1970s onwards
Buses: April 2022
Driving Cab to Boardroom; With Greater Glasgow PTE and Strathclyde’s Buses
Person: Harrison, Dougie
Role: Driver, TU official & employee director
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: Buses: April 2022
Description: Driving Cab to Boardroom; With Greater Glasgow PTE and Strathclyde’s Buses
Hendy, Peter (The Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, of Imber in the County of Wiltshire)
Conductor
1970s
OS: LHRG Bulletin 235, December 2025
Route 235 - a personal recollection; His early experiences, with Continental Pioneer
Person: Hendy, Peter (The Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, of Imber in the County of Wiltshire)
Role: Conductor
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: OS: LHRG Bulletin 235, December 2025
Description: Route 235 - a personal recollection; His early experiences, with Continental Pioneer
Hendy, Sir Peter
Manager
1970s & 1980s
FoLTM: Summer 2017
Sir Peter Recollects; Brief notes from a talk on his early days with London Transport
Person: Hendy, Sir Peter
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s & 1980s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: Summer 2017
Description: Sir Peter Recollects; Brief notes from a talk on his early days with London Transport
Henry, Ross – interviewed by Jade Smith
Driver
2000s onwards
CBW: 10 March 2015
Coach touring in Scotland; Driver with Lochs & Glens
Person: Henry, Ross – interviewed by Jade Smith
Role: Driver
Era: 2000s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 10 March 2015
Description: Coach touring in Scotland; Driver with Lochs & Glens
Hibbs, John
Manager
1950s
RRTHA: December 2008 (56)
Holidays at Butlins; Some thoughts on express service licensing applications, Premier Travel
Person: Hibbs, John
Role: Manager
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: RRTHA: December 2008 (56)
Description: Holidays at Butlins; Some thoughts on express service licensing applications, Premier Travel
Hibbs, Professor John – obituary by Dr Michael Goldstein
Academic and bus manager/ owner
1950s to 1980s
B&C: December 2014
Obituary: Professor John Hibbs
Person: Hibbs, Professor John – obituary by Dr Michael Goldstein
Role: Academic and bus manager/ owner
Era: 1950s to 1980s
Journal/ Issue: B&C: December 2014
Description: Obituary: Professor John Hibbs
Hilditch, Geoffrey
Manager
1940s onwards
Times: 9 August 2014
Bus company manager whose passion for his work helped to revive vehicles made in Britain. Obituary.
Person: Hilditch, Geoffrey
Role: Manager
Era: 1940s onwards
Journal/ Issue: Times: 9 August 2014
Description: Bus company manager whose passion for his work helped to revive vehicles made in Britain. Obituary.
Hilditch, Geoffrey – a profile
Manager
1940s onwards
Buses: August 2014
An Ambition Fulfilled; Article/obituary looking at GGH’s career
Person: Hilditch, Geoffrey – a profile
Role: Manager
Era: 1940s onwards
Journal/ Issue: Buses: August 2014
Description: An Ambition Fulfilled; Article/obituary looking at GGH’s career
Hilditch, Geoffrey – interview with Nick Larkin
Manager
1940s onwards
BCP: November 2013
Municipal Man – memories from almost 80 years with arious operators
Person: Hilditch, Geoffrey – interview with Nick Larkin
Role: Manager
Era: 1940s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCP: November 2013
Description: Municipal Man – memories from almost 80 years with arious operators
Hilditch, GG – writing as Gortonian
Manager
1940s to 1970s
Buses: 20 articles from January 1968 to December 1970, issues 154/8/60-3/5-70/2/3/6/7/80/3/6/9
A busman’s Holiday (first article) then the Looking at Buses series, plus Forty Years Back. (see also his books, covering much of the same ground)
Person: Hilditch, GG – writing as Gortonian
Role: Manager
Era: 1940s to 1970s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: 20 articles from January 1968 to December 1970, issues 154/8/60-3/5-70/2/3/6/7/80/3/6/9
Description: A busman’s Holiday (first article) then the Looking at Buses series, plus Forty Years Back. (see also his books, covering much of the same ground)
Hiley, Alan
Engineer
1960s & 1970s
VRS: Various issues, only one traced is part 4 (final) of the story, Sept-Nov 2000 issue
Transport Memories, Trent
Person: Hiley, Alan
Role: Engineer
Era: 1960s & 1970s
Journal/ Issue: VRS: Various issues, only one traced is part 4 (final) of the story, Sept-Nov 2000 issue
Description: Transport Memories, Trent
Hobbs, John
Conductor
1950s
WHOTT: October 2004
Those Were the Days....; Conducting at Dartmouth for Western National
Person: Hobbs, John
Role: Conductor
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: WHOTT: October 2004
Description: Those Were the Days....; Conducting at Dartmouth for Western National
Horn, John
Manager
OS: Aug/Sept 2016 (529)
Living the Dream: Apprentice to Director
Person: Horn, John
Role: Manager
Era:
Journal/ Issue: OS: Aug/Sept 2016 (529)
Description: Living the Dream: Apprentice to Director
Hornby, Alex - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Manager
2000s
BCB: 15 January 2016
Alex Hornby; Covering his career to date with Stagecoach, Bluestar, trentbarton, Blazefield
Person: Hornby, Alex - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Role: Manager
Era: 2000s
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 15 January 2016
Description: Alex Hornby; Covering his career to date with Stagecoach, Bluestar, trentbarton, Blazefield
Howarth, Oliver
Manager and owner
2000s & 2010s
OS: North Western and Yorkshire Branch Bulletin Nov 2024
Three Very Different Operations; Blackpool Transport, Strawberry Bus Company and First (Yorkshire)
Person: Howarth, Oliver
Role: Manager and owner
Era: 2000s & 2010s
Journal/ Issue: OS: North Western and Yorkshire Branch Bulletin Nov 2024
Description: Three Very Different Operations; Blackpool Transport, Strawberry Bus Company and First (Yorkshire)
Hulme, Jim
Manager
1960s onwards
routeOne: In 21 parts, issues: 9/8/12, 6/9/12, 4/10/12, 8/11/12, 6/12/12, 14/2/13, 25/7/13, 21/8/13, 13/11/13, 18/12/13, 5/3/14, 14/5/14, 18/6/14, 20/8/14, 24/9/14, 31/12/14, 24/6/15, 10/2/16, 21/9/16, 11/1/17, 31/5/17.
Life On The Buses; A series of short stories and anecdotes from Jim’s career including Blackburn Transport, SELNEC, Greater Manchester Transport, GM Buses, AJS Group and Yorkshire Rider and finally the TransACT consultancy.
Person: Hulme, Jim
Role: Manager
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: routeOne: In 21 parts, issues: 9/8/12, 6/9/12, 4/10/12, 8/11/12, 6/12/12, 14/2/13, 25/7/13, 21/8/13, 13/11/13, 18/12/13, 5/3/14, 14/5/14, 18/6/14, 20/8/14, 24/9/14, 31/12/14, 24/6/15, 10/2/16, 21/9/16, 11/1/17, 31/5/17.
Description: Life On The Buses; A series of short stories and anecdotes from Jim’s career including Blackburn Transport, SELNEC, Greater Manchester Transport, GM Buses, AJS Group and Yorkshire Rider and finally the TransACT consultancy.
Hussey, Cliff – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Conductor, driver, manager
1970s onwards
CBW: 8 May 2018
A true blue; His career with Great Yarmouth, Eastern Counties and First
Person: Hussey, Cliff – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Conductor, driver, manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 8 May 2018
Description: A true blue; His career with Great Yarmouth, Eastern Counties and First
Jenkinson, Robin
Driver, sign- writer
1960s onwards
VRS: March 2010, April 2010, May 2010, June 2010, July 2010,
Confessions of a Signwriter; In 6 parts, his experiences as a part-time driver for various East Anglian operators
Person: Jenkinson, Robin
Role: Driver, sign- writer
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: VRS: March 2010, April 2010, May 2010, June 2010, July 2010,
Description: Confessions of a Signwriter; In 6 parts, his experiences as a part-time driver for various East Anglian operators
Jolly, Stephen
Manager
1980s
FoLTM: Summer 2016
Docklands Reminiscences; PR/Marketing at the DLR and Manger of Docklands Minibuses
Person: Jolly, Stephen
Role: Manager
Era: 1980s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: Summer 2016
Description: Docklands Reminiscences; PR/Marketing at the DLR and Manger of Docklands Minibuses
Jones, A E
Conductor
1950s & 1960s
Buses: June 1966, part 2 in July 1966
North Western Conductor: My Hard Life and Times; North Western Road Car
Person: Jones, A E
Role: Conductor
Era: 1950s & 1960s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: June 1966, part 2 in July 1966
Description: North Western Conductor: My Hard Life and Times; North Western Road Car
Jones, Rob – as reported by Phil Howard
Manager
1990s onwards
OS: April/May 2026 (584)
My 36-year career ‘On the Buses’. Report on Rob’s talk to the Society, including Stagecoach in various locations
Person: Jones, Rob – as reported by Phil Howard
Role: Manager
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: OS: April/May 2026 (584)
Description: My 36-year career ‘On the Buses’. Report on Rob’s talk to the Society, including Stagecoach in various locations
Jones, Rob – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Manager
1990s onwards
CBW: 28 April 2015
Operating with real passion; His career with Alpine Travel, Crosville Wales, Crosville PMT, Stagecoach
Person: Jones, Rob – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Role: Manager
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 28 April 2015
Description: Operating with real passion; His career with Alpine Travel, Crosville Wales, Crosville PMT, Stagecoach
Kenzie, Cyril – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Manager, owner
1940s onwards
CBW: 17 December 2019
At home with Cyril; Reflecting on his extensive career with the family business Kenzie’s Coaches
Person: Kenzie, Cyril – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Manager, owner
Era: 1940s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 17 December 2019
Description: At home with Cyril; Reflecting on his extensive career with the family business Kenzie’s Coaches
Kitching, Keith
Driver
1960s onwards
VRS: 17 articles in all: February 2013, March 2013. September 2011, October 2011, November 2011, December 2011. June 2011. July 2011. March 2012. May 2012. August 2012 & Sept 2012. October 2012 & November 2012. June 2013 & July 2013. November 2021.
Into the world of Transport without even trying. Parts 1 & 2 as a prequel to his bus driving days. On and Off the Buses, 4 chapters, United Auto. Cold War coach driver, RCA, Fylingdales. Spring and Summer with Wallace Arnold. Scott’s Greys of Darlington. Scott’s Greys and the Army. Driving for Brownings of Darlington. A Bus Driver (Again) – Darlington Corporation. How a small coach changed my life - Preservation of an Austin coach. To Blackpool for the Illuminations
Person: Kitching, Keith
Role: Driver
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: VRS: 17 articles in all: February 2013, March 2013. September 2011, October 2011, November 2011, December 2011. June 2011. July 2011. March 2012. May 2012. August 2012 & Sept 2012. October 2012 & November 2012. June 2013 & July 2013. November 2021.
Description: Into the world of Transport without even trying. Parts 1 & 2 as a prequel to his bus driving days. On and Off the Buses, 4 chapters, United Auto. Cold War coach driver, RCA, Fylingdales. Spring and Summer with Wallace Arnold. Scott’s Greys of Darlington. Scott’s Greys and the Army. Driving for Brownings of Darlington. A Bus Driver (Again) – Darlington Corporation. How a small coach changed my life - Preservation of an Austin coach. To Blackpool for the Illuminations
Knowles, Thomas
Manager
1960s onwards
OS: April/May 1998 (419) and Aug/Sept 1998 (421). A further part was held over due to lack of space – was it ever published?
A Man of the Midlands; Reviewing his career including Potteries Motor Traction, Derby, Reading
Person: Knowles, Thomas
Role: Manager
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: OS: April/May 1998 (419) and Aug/Sept 1998 (421). A further part was held over due to lack of space – was it ever published?
Description: A Man of the Midlands; Reviewing his career including Potteries Motor Traction, Derby, Reading
Kraemer-Johnson, Glyn
Conductor and management trainee
1950s & 1960s
Buses: April 2009
Southdown, Setrights and Sarnies; Experiences with Southdown
Person: Kraemer-Johnson, Glyn
Role: Conductor and management trainee
Era: 1950s & 1960s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: April 2009
Description: Southdown, Setrights and Sarnies; Experiences with Southdown
LeJeune, Barry
Manager
1960s onwards
OS: Oct/Nov 2002 (446)
37 Years in the Hot Seat; Barry’s career with London Transport, primarily in Public Relations
Person: LeJeune, Barry
Role: Manager
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: OS: Oct/Nov 2002 (446)
Description: 37 Years in the Hot Seat; Barry’s career with London Transport, primarily in Public Relations
Lloyd, David B
Driver
1980s
VRS: April 2011 & May 2011
The latter days at National Bus; South Wales Transport
Person: Lloyd, David B
Role: Driver
Era: 1980s
Journal/ Issue: VRS: April 2011 & May 2011
Description: The latter days at National Bus; South Wales Transport
Ludeman, Keith
Manager
1970s onwards
CBW: 6 July 2011
From bus conductor to top deck: a fond farewell to Keith; Review of his career with Tynemouth & District, Greater Manchester PTE, Hong Kong Government, consultancy, Burnley & Pendle, London General, Go-Ahead Group
Person: Ludeman, Keith
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 6 July 2011
Description: From bus conductor to top deck: a fond farewell to Keith; Review of his career with Tynemouth & District, Greater Manchester PTE, Hong Kong Government, consultancy, Burnley & Pendle, London General, Go-Ahead Group
Ludemann, Paul (as recorded by Andy Izatt)
Manager
Buses: July 1996
Adventures With Lodekkas. History of Top Deck Tours, operators of lengthy overseas expeditions, as recalled by their Operations Manager
Person: Ludemann, Paul (as recorded by Andy Izatt)
Role: Manager
Era:
Journal/ Issue: Buses: July 1996
Description: Adventures With Lodekkas. History of Top Deck Tours, operators of lengthy overseas expeditions, as recalled by their Operations Manager
Man, Hannah
Manager
2000s & 2010s
BCB: 21 April 2017
General Manger of Go-Ahead London’s Stockwell & Waterloo garages
Person: Man, Hannah
Role: Manager
Era: 2000s & 2010s
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 21 April 2017
Description: General Manger of Go-Ahead London’s Stockwell & Waterloo garages
Manning, Ian – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Manager
1980s
CBW: 16 July 2014, 6 August 2014, 27 August, 2014
Route mastery at Clydeside; Reviewing his time at Clydeside Scottish, Stagecoach Portugal, Stagecoach West
Person: Manning, Ian – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Manager
Era: 1980s
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 16 July 2014, 6 August 2014, 27 August, 2014
Description: Route mastery at Clydeside; Reviewing his time at Clydeside Scottish, Stagecoach Portugal, Stagecoach West
Margetts, Malcolm
Engineer
1950s
Leyland: Journal, Summer 2009
Leyland Motors in the 1950s; Experiences of an apprenticeship in Leyland’s most successful decade
Person: Margetts, Malcolm
Role: Engineer
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: Leyland: Journal, Summer 2009
Description: Leyland Motors in the 1950s; Experiences of an apprenticeship in Leyland’s most successful decade
Margrave, Phil – interviewed by Stuart Jones
Engineering manager
1970s onwards
BCB: 29 August 2014
Phil Margrave retires – Big send off for popular engineer; With London Transport, London General, Go-Ahead. Mainly tributes from former bosses.
Person: Margrave, Phil – interviewed by Stuart Jones
Role: Engineering manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 29 August 2014
Description: Phil Margrave retires – Big send off for popular engineer; With London Transport, London General, Go-Ahead. Mainly tributes from former bosses.
Marshall, Roy
Manager
1940s onwards
OS: North Western & Yorkshire Bulletin Feb/March 2000
Marshalling the fleets; Roy’s career including Skills Coaches, Nottingham, Southport, Gelligaer, Burton on Trent, Burnley & Pendle
Person: Marshall, Roy
Role: Manager
Era: 1940s onwards
Journal/ Issue: OS: North Western & Yorkshire Bulletin Feb/March 2000
Description: Marshalling the fleets; Roy’s career including Skills Coaches, Nottingham, Southport, Gelligaer, Burton on Trent, Burnley & Pendle
Marshall, Roy – feature by the editor
Manager
1940s onwards
Buses: July 2013
The First Openly Enthusiast Manager? Obituary/review of Roy’s career with including Skills Coaches, Nottingham, Southport, Gelligaer, Burton on Trent, Burnley & Pendle
Person: Marshall, Roy – feature by the editor
Role: Manager
Era: 1940s onwards
Journal/ Issue: Buses: July 2013
Description: The First Openly Enthusiast Manager? Obituary/review of Roy’s career with including Skills Coaches, Nottingham, Southport, Gelligaer, Burton on Trent, Burnley & Pendle
McGgregor, W
Conductor
1960s
Fayre: August 1986
Western Conductor – personal recollections, Western SMT
Person: McGgregor, W
Role: Conductor
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: Fayre: August 1986
Description: Western Conductor – personal recollections, Western SMT
McLachlan, Tom
Manager
1940s onwards
OS: Feb/March 1996 (406)
An Interest in Express Coach Services; Reviewing his career with Grey-Green from the forties up to the British Coachways debacle
Person: McLachlan, Tom
Role: Manager
Era: 1940s onwards
Journal/ Issue: OS: Feb/March 1996 (406)
Description: An Interest in Express Coach Services; Reviewing his career with Grey-Green from the forties up to the British Coachways debacle
McLaughlin, Johnny – see entry for Christy, Noel
Person: McLaughlin, Johnny – see entry for Christy, Noel
Role:
Era:
Journal/ Issue:
Description:
Mitchell, Bobby
Engineer
1960s to 1990s
STTS: Issue 59, 2007
Memories of a ‘Western’ Apprentice; Working at Western SMT’s works
Person: Mitchell, Bobby
Role: Engineer
Era: 1960s to 1990s
Journal/ Issue: STTS: Issue 59, 2007
Description: Memories of a ‘Western’ Apprentice; Working at Western SMT’s works
Morgan, Tony
Driver, manager
1960s to 2000s
Wythall: In at least 4 parts – only part 3 traced so far, September 2017 (242)
From Platform to Manager’s Desk, 1965 to 2010
Person: Morgan, Tony
Role: Driver, manager
Era: 1960s to 2000s
Journal/ Issue: Wythall: In at least 4 parts – only part 3 traced so far, September 2017 (242)
Description: From Platform to Manager’s Desk, 1965 to 2010
Newbury, Don – interview with Peter Durham
Manager/ owner
1920s onwards
VCV: April 2001
Tell ‘em to wear a coat! Story of Leathers Coaches
Person: Newbury, Don – interview with Peter Durham
Role: Manager/ owner
Era: 1920s onwards
Journal/ Issue: VCV: April 2001
Description: Tell ‘em to wear a coat! Story of Leathers Coaches
Norman
Engineer
1940s to 1990s
RRTHA: In 2 parts: 1) March 2007 (49) and 2) June 2008 (54)
1) A Bus Mechanic’s Experiences, 2) Tools for a Midland Red fitter
Person: Norman
Role: Engineer
Era: 1940s to 1990s
Journal/ Issue: RRTHA: In 2 parts: 1) March 2007 (49) and 2) June 2008 (54)
Description: 1) A Bus Mechanic’s Experiences, 2) Tools for a Midland Red fitter
Owen, John
Manager
1960s to 2000s
CB: 102, Aug/Sept 2009 and 124, April/May 2013
A Solent Story – at Southampton City Transport, and Landing in Swindon in time for D-day – GM at Thamesdown Transport
Person: Owen, John
Role: Manager
Era: 1960s to 2000s
Journal/ Issue: CB: 102, Aug/Sept 2009 and 124, April/May 2013
Description: A Solent Story – at Southampton City Transport, and Landing in Swindon in time for D-day – GM at Thamesdown Transport
Payling, Alan
Driver
1980s
CBW: 20 December 2022
Training days; His early days with London Transport and paying tribute to one of the unsung heroes of the industry - his driving instructor
Person: Payling, Alan
Role: Driver
Era: 1980s
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 20 December 2022
Description: Training days; His early days with London Transport and paying tribute to one of the unsung heroes of the industry - his driving instructor
Pearce, Chris – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Inspector & preservationist
1980s onwards
CBW: 30 January 2018
Every day that’s different; Experiences as a revenue inspector for Stagecoach South, and his preservation exploits
Person: Pearce, Chris – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Inspector & preservationist
Era: 1980s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 30 January 2018
Description: Every day that’s different; Experiences as a revenue inspector for Stagecoach South, and his preservation exploits
Pickthall, J
Coach driver
1950s
VRS: Various issues, only one traced is part 5 of the story, Dec 1991-Feb 1992 issue
My Years in Transport
Person: Pickthall, J
Role: Coach driver
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: VRS: Various issues, only one traced is part 5 of the story, Dec 1991-Feb 1992 issue
Description: My Years in Transport
Pike, David
Driver
2020s
OS: Aug/Sept 2021 (556)
Driving in the Pandemic - Light at the end of the Tunnel?; Experiences during the Covid-19 crisis with Stagecoach Midlands
Person: Pike, David
Role: Driver
Era: 2020s
Journal/ Issue: OS: Aug/Sept 2021 (556)
Description: Driving in the Pandemic - Light at the end of the Tunnel?; Experiences during the Covid-19 crisis with Stagecoach Midlands
Pike, John
Manager
1920s
OS: LHRG Bulletin 102, September 1992
Reminiscences of a London Bus Proprietor; Claremont Omnibus Services
Person: Pike, John
Role: Manager
Era: 1920s
Journal/ Issue: OS: LHRG Bulletin 102, September 1992
Description: Reminiscences of a London Bus Proprietor; Claremont Omnibus Services
Piltz, Howard
Driver
1970s
Buses: June 1971
A Coach Driver’s Musings; Reflections on new coaches displayed at the Commercial Motor Show, Earls Court
Person: Piltz, Howard
Role: Driver
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: June 1971
Description: A Coach Driver’s Musings; Reflections on new coaches displayed at the Commercial Motor Show, Earls Court
Power, O C – as recorded by L D Kitchin
Manager
1900s to 1940s
RRTHA: June 2007
40 Years of Painting the Midlands Red; Reminiscences of the early days of Midland Red
Person: Power, O C – as recorded by L D Kitchin
Role: Manager
Era: 1900s to 1940s
Journal/ Issue: RRTHA: June 2007
Description: 40 Years of Painting the Midlands Red; Reminiscences of the early days of Midland Red
Price, Alan
Engineer
1960s
VRS: June 2018 & July 2018
Life in a Bus Company Central Works Nearly 60 Years Ago; A trainee manager with Maidstone & District
Person: Price, Alan
Role: Engineer
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: VRS: June 2018 & July 2018
Description: Life in a Bus Company Central Works Nearly 60 Years Ago; A trainee manager with Maidstone & District
Prince, James
Driver
2000s & 2010s
Buses: April 2011
Drive and deliver; Experiences of collecting second-hand buses for Shamrock Buses, Poole
Person: Prince, James
Role: Driver
Era: 2000s & 2010s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: April 2011
Description: Drive and deliver; Experiences of collecting second-hand buses for Shamrock Buses, Poole
Rees, Lyndon – interviewed by Simon Ayres
Manager
1950s onwards
Buses: January 2017 & February 2017
Far East of Rhondda; Initial days with Rhondda then Hong Kong with China Motor Bus, finally Citybus and New World First Bus
Person: Rees, Lyndon – interviewed by Simon Ayres
Role: Manager
Era: 1950s onwards
Journal/ Issue: Buses: January 2017 & February 2017
Description: Far East of Rhondda; Initial days with Rhondda then Hong Kong with China Motor Bus, finally Citybus and New World First Bus
Robson, Malcolm – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Manager
1970s onwards
CBW: 26 May 2015
Time to reflect; His career with Ribble, Bristol OC, Alder Valley, Cheltenham & Gloucester, United Transport, East Yorkshire, Ipswich Buses
Person: Robson, Malcolm – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 26 May 2015
Description: Time to reflect; His career with Ribble, Bristol OC, Alder Valley, Cheltenham & Gloucester, United Transport, East Yorkshire, Ipswich Buses
Roman
Engineer
1970s
Fayre: January 1990, March 1990) and third part, issue not known
One Week in the Life of a Night Owl - Night engineering foreman at Bristol Omnibus Co
Person: Roman
Role: Engineer
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: Fayre: January 1990, March 1990) and third part, issue not known
Description: One Week in the Life of a Night Owl - Night engineering foreman at Bristol Omnibus Co
Ronan, Les
Driver
1990s
TVGWOT: Service 19 newsletter, issue 9, March 2021
Market Day Bus Services - a driver’s experiences; Dorchester Coachways and First
Person: Ronan, Les
Role: Driver
Era: 1990s
Journal/ Issue: TVGWOT: Service 19 newsletter, issue 9, March 2021
Description: Market Day Bus Services - a driver’s experiences; Dorchester Coachways and First
Roome, Les – interviewed by Jade Smith
Driver
2010s
CBW: 26 May 2015
Driver of the year; Talking about his career as an award-winning driver with Nottingham City Transport
Person: Roome, Les – interviewed by Jade Smith
Role: Driver
Era: 2010s
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 26 May 2015
Description: Driver of the year; Talking about his career as an award-winning driver with Nottingham City Transport
Saffer, David
Driver
2010s
Buses: August 2015
A Capital Experience; London Sovereign
Person: Saffer, David
Role: Driver
Era: 2010s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: August 2015
Description: A Capital Experience; London Sovereign
Salaman, Chris
Driver
1950s
RRTHA: December 2007
Coaching on the Kent & Sussex Borders; Working for Gilbert’s Luxury Coaches (see also Vintage Roadscene – same article)
Person: Salaman, Chris
Role: Driver
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: RRTHA: December 2007
Description: Coaching on the Kent & Sussex Borders; Working for Gilbert’s Luxury Coaches (see also Vintage Roadscene – same article)
Salaman, Chris
Driver
1950s
VRS: March 2015
Coaching on the Kent & Sussex Borders; Working for Gilbert’s Luxury Coaches (see also Roads & Road Transport History Association – same article)
Person: Salaman, Chris
Role: Driver
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: VRS: March 2015
Description: Coaching on the Kent & Sussex Borders; Working for Gilbert’s Luxury Coaches (see also Roads & Road Transport History Association – same article)
Seward, Peter
Conductor
1980s
FoLTM: Autumn 2021
A Summer ‘On The back’; Working at Fulwell, London Transport
Person: Seward, Peter
Role: Conductor
Era: 1980s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: Autumn 2021
Description: A Summer ‘On The back’; Working at Fulwell, London Transport
Shepherd, Ted
Driver
1950s to 1980s
FoLTM: October 2011 and January 2012
The Reminiscences of an East End Busman; Recollections of trams, buses and trolleybuses and then his career as a driver with London Transport
Person: Shepherd, Ted
Role: Driver
Era: 1950s to 1980s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: October 2011 and January 2012
Description: The Reminiscences of an East End Busman; Recollections of trams, buses and trolleybuses and then his career as a driver with London Transport
Shipp, Peter
Manager, owner
1950s onwards
OS: April/May 1996 (407)
An Enthusiast in Business; (1996 Presidential address). Peter’s career including Devon General, North Western, Southdown, Northern General, East Yorkshire
Person: Shipp, Peter
Role: Manager, owner
Era: 1950s onwards
Journal/ Issue: OS: April/May 1996 (407)
Description: An Enthusiast in Business; (1996 Presidential address). Peter’s career including Devon General, North Western, Southdown, Northern General, East Yorkshire
Shipp, Peter - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Manager & owner
BCB: 6 March 2015
Peter Shipp, CEO of East Yorkshire Motor Services; Devon General, East Yorkshire
Person: Shipp, Peter - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Role: Manager & owner
Era:
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 6 March 2015
Description: Peter Shipp, CEO of East Yorkshire Motor Services; Devon General, East Yorkshire
Simpson, Louise – interviewed by Jade Smith
Manager
2010s
CBW: 28 April 2015
From graduate to manager; With Stagecoach
Person: Simpson, Louise – interviewed by Jade Smith
Role: Manager
Era: 2010s
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 28 April 2015
Description: From graduate to manager; With Stagecoach
Smith, Graham – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Manager
2000s onwards
CBW: 8 January 2014
Eastern enthusiasm; His time so far, with First Essex, Mulleys, Suffolk County Council, Travel West Midlands, Norfolk Green, Konectbus, Go-Ahead East Anglia
Person: Smith, Graham – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Role: Manager
Era: 2000s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 8 January 2014
Description: Eastern enthusiasm; His time so far, with First Essex, Mulleys, Suffolk County Council, Travel West Midlands, Norfolk Green, Konectbus, Go-Ahead East Anglia
Smith, Ian
Consultant
1960s onwards
BCB: 23 September 2016
Winning Tenders; Review of Ian’s career with Midland Red, National Travel/Holidays, and his own consultancy business
Person: Smith, Ian
Role: Consultant
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 23 September 2016
Description: Winning Tenders; Review of Ian’s career with Midland Red, National Travel/Holidays, and his own consultancy business
Smith, Stephen – interviewed by Mark Williams
Manager
1970s onwards
BCB: 4 August 2017
People first; Review of his career, including Halifax, Doncaster, West Yorkshire PTE, South Yorkshire PTE, Bucks County Council, Eastern National and CPT
Person: Smith, Stephen – interviewed by Mark Williams
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 4 August 2017
Description: People first; Review of his career, including Halifax, Doncaster, West Yorkshire PTE, South Yorkshire PTE, Bucks County Council, Eastern National and CPT
Soutter, Hector
Conductor and driver
1950s
STTS: In two parts: Issues 55, 2003 and 56, 2004
Greenstaff; Working for Glasgow CT on the trams at Paisley
Person: Soutter, Hector
Role: Conductor and driver
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: STTS: In two parts: Issues 55, 2003 and 56, 2004
Description: Greenstaff; Working for Glasgow CT on the trams at Paisley
Stannard, Colin
Clerk, driver, regulator, manager
1960s onwards
LOTS: LBM, Winter 2023, #206
It had to be LT . . .; Colin’s career with London Transport, Tillingbourne, Tramlink and LT/London Buses
Person: Stannard, Colin
Role: Clerk, driver, regulator, manager
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: LOTS: LBM, Winter 2023, #206
Description: It had to be LT . . .; Colin’s career with London Transport, Tillingbourne, Tramlink and LT/London Buses
Stenning, Ray - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Driver, and Designer
1970s onwards
BCB: 6 November 2015
Ray Stenning’s best impressions; covers his early experiences as a driver as well as his well-known design business
Person: Stenning, Ray - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Role: Driver, and Designer
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 6 November 2015
Description: Ray Stenning’s best impressions; covers his early experiences as a driver as well as his well-known design business
Stewart, I R
Driver
1960s
Buses: December 1968 & February 1969
Seaside Bus Driver; Working for Southend Transport and then Eastern National
Person: Stewart, I R
Role: Driver
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: December 1968 & February 1969
Description: Seaside Bus Driver; Working for Southend Transport and then Eastern National
Stringer, John
Driver
1970s
OS: North Western & Yorkshire Bulletin January 2021
Reflections: Winter in Calderdale; A couple of memories as a driver for West Yorkshire PTE
Person: Stringer, John
Role: Driver
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: OS: North Western & Yorkshire Bulletin January 2021
Description: Reflections: Winter in Calderdale; A couple of memories as a driver for West Yorkshire PTE
Sturrock, Dave
Conductor
1960s
OS: 1. Aug/Sept 2010 (493); 2. Oct/Nov 2010 (494); 3. Dec 2010/Jan 2011 (495); 4. Feb/Mar 2011 (496)
A Summer on the Buses; In four parts as listed. Conducting for Teesside Municipal Transport
Person: Sturrock, Dave
Role: Conductor
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: OS: 1. Aug/Sept 2010 (493); 2. Oct/Nov 2010 (494); 3. Dec 2010/Jan 2011 (495); 4. Feb/Mar 2011 (496)
Description: A Summer on the Buses; In four parts as listed. Conducting for Teesside Municipal Transport
Tasker, Elisabeth – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Manager
1990s onwards
CBW: 28 April 2015
Stepping up to the task; Her career with Stagecoach
Person: Tasker, Elisabeth – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Role: Manager
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 28 April 2015
Description: Stepping up to the task; Her career with Stagecoach
Thomas, Sholto
Manager
1970s
OS: South Wales & West Bulletin 208, Sept/Oct 2019
Britain’s Greatest Bus Depot; Report of Sholto’s talk about Eastern Scottish New Street Edinburgh
Person: Thomas, Sholto
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s
Journal/ Issue: OS: South Wales & West Bulletin 208, Sept/Oct 2019
Description: Britain’s Greatest Bus Depot; Report of Sholto’s talk about Eastern Scottish New Street Edinburgh
Thomas, Sholto – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Manager
1970s onwards
routeOne: 12 January 2012
Life in Buses; Talking about his 38 years in the bus industry, covering Eastern Scottish, Northern Scottish, Strathtay, Stagecoach West
Person: Thomas, Sholto – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: routeOne: 12 January 2012
Description: Life in Buses; Talking about his 38 years in the bus industry, covering Eastern Scottish, Northern Scottish, Strathtay, Stagecoach West
Thorpe, David
Conductor & driver
1960s?
VRS: Nov/Dec 2006
Leeds City Transport Part 1; Leeds City Transport. Part 2 not traced.
Person: Thorpe, David
Role: Conductor & driver
Era: 1960s?
Journal/ Issue: VRS: Nov/Dec 2006
Description: Leeds City Transport Part 1; Leeds City Transport. Part 2 not traced.
Titan
Driver
1990s
Buses: May 1993
Busman’s Heritage; Working for Bournemouth Heritage Transport in Southampton
Person: Titan
Role: Driver
Era: 1990s
Journal/ Issue: Buses: May 1993
Description: Busman’s Heritage; Working for Bournemouth Heritage Transport in Southampton
Townend, Paul – interview with Paul Halford
Driver
1970s onwards
routeOne: May 2024
‘Getting a PCV Licence Transformed My Life’; Brief reflections on 46 years as a driver, variously with London Transport, West Kingsdown Coaches, Aztecbird, Eddie Brown Tours and Harrogate Bus Co
Person: Townend, Paul – interview with Paul Halford
Role: Driver
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: routeOne: May 2024
Description: ‘Getting a PCV Licence Transformed My Life’; Brief reflections on 46 years as a driver, variously with London Transport, West Kingsdown Coaches, Aztecbird, Eddie Brown Tours and Harrogate Bus Co
Townsend Jones, Lyn – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Operations Manager
1990s onwards
CBW: 23 June 2015
Coaching in the blood; Her experiences with Tanat Valley and Owen’s of Oswestry
Person: Townsend Jones, Lyn – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Role: Operations Manager
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 23 June 2015
Description: Coaching in the blood; Her experiences with Tanat Valley and Owen’s of Oswestry
Townsin, Alan
Engineer and author
1950s onwards
OS: Dec 1995/Jan 1996 (405) and Feb/March 1996 (406)
My Love Affair with the Bus; Time as a draughtsman with AEC and then working for various trade magazines
Person: Townsin, Alan
Role: Engineer and author
Era: 1950s onwards
Journal/ Issue: OS: Dec 1995/Jan 1996 (405) and Feb/March 1996 (406)
Description: My Love Affair with the Bus; Time as a draughtsman with AEC and then working for various trade magazines
Uden, Terence
Conductor
1960s
FoLTM: Winter 2015. Poss Spring 2015? Poss Summer 2015?
TB Times; Specifically about Almex ticket machines. Tales from TB and More Tales from TB. Recalling some events from his time at Bromley garage with London Transport
Person: Uden, Terence
Role: Conductor
Era: 1960s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: Winter 2015. Poss Spring 2015? Poss Summer 2015?
Description: TB Times; Specifically about Almex ticket machines. Tales from TB and More Tales from TB. Recalling some events from his time at Bromley garage with London Transport
Uden, Terence
Conductor
1970s to 1990s
OS: PHRG Journal issues 182/3, Sept/Oct 2016, Nov/Dec 2016
Conducting Beyond Bromley; Terence’s experiences with Maidstone Boroline and Reading Mainline
Person: Uden, Terence
Role: Conductor
Era: 1970s to 1990s
Journal/ Issue: OS: PHRG Journal issues 182/3, Sept/Oct 2016, Nov/Dec 2016
Description: Conducting Beyond Bromley; Terence’s experiences with Maidstone Boroline and Reading Mainline
Wadley, David
Technical officer
1950s & 1960s
FoLTM: April 2010
Very Interesting Vehicles; Recollections of the earlier days of his transport career, London Transport
Person: Wadley, David
Role: Technical officer
Era: 1950s & 1960s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: April 2010
Description: Very Interesting Vehicles; Recollections of the earlier days of his transport career, London Transport
Wakelin, Ashley – interviewed by Stuart Jones
Conductor, driver, operator
1960s onwards
BCB: 4 September 2015
Midland Red Through and Through; Ashley’s career with Midland Red and Coaching At Wheels
Person: Wakelin, Ashley – interviewed by Stuart Jones
Role: Conductor, driver, operator
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 4 September 2015
Description: Midland Red Through and Through; Ashley’s career with Midland Red and Coaching At Wheels
Walcott, Andy – interviewed by Jade Smith
Driver trainer
1990s onwards
CBW: 8 September 2015
Training the drivers of the future; His career with National Express West Midlands
Person: Walcott, Andy – interviewed by Jade Smith
Role: Driver trainer
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 8 September 2015
Description: Training the drivers of the future; His career with National Express West Midlands
Walker, Mike
Conductor
1967
CB: 160, April/May 2019
The Midas Touch; Mike’s notes on conducting ex Silver Start Atlantean TMW 853 during the 7-week Southend Corporation Transport strike in 1967
Person: Walker, Mike
Role: Conductor
Era: 1967
Journal/ Issue: CB: 160, April/May 2019
Description: The Midas Touch; Mike’s notes on conducting ex Silver Start Atlantean TMW 853 during the 7-week Southend Corporation Transport strike in 1967
Waters, Bernie – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Manager etc
1960s onwards
CBW: 10 March 2015
Eastern National to Abellio; Some career highlights including Harris Bus (but strangely omitting one significant part)
Person: Waters, Bernie – interviewed by Gareth Evans
Role: Manager etc
Era: 1960s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 10 March 2015
Description: Eastern National to Abellio; Some career highlights including Harris Bus (but strangely omitting one significant part)
Waters, Philip
Conductor
1950s
FoLTM: ? issue details not traced
Bus Conducting In The Fifties; With London Transport
Person: Waters, Philip
Role: Conductor
Era: 1950s
Journal/ Issue: FoLTM: ? issue details not traced
Description: Bus Conducting In The Fifties; With London Transport
Westwell, Alan – interviewed by Alan Millar
Manager
1950s onwards
Buses: August 2005
The bus doctor looks back through time; Experiences with Liverpool, Southport, Coventry, Glasgow, Tayside, Strathclyde PTE, Strathclyde Buses, Greater Manchester Buses, GM Buses North, Dublin Bus.
Person: Westwell, Alan – interviewed by Alan Millar
Role: Manager
Era: 1950s onwards
Journal/ Issue: Buses: August 2005
Description: The bus doctor looks back through time; Experiences with Liverpool, Southport, Coventry, Glasgow, Tayside, Strathclyde PTE, Strathclyde Buses, Greater Manchester Buses, GM Buses North, Dublin Bus.
Wickens, Adrian – interviewed by Stuart Jones
Manager
1970s onwards
BCB: 2 October 2015
A life in buses; Career review, with manufacturers Park Royal, Leyland and Volvo
Person: Wickens, Adrian – interviewed by Stuart Jones
Role: Manager
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 2 October 2015
Description: A life in buses; Career review, with manufacturers Park Royal, Leyland and Volvo
Wickham, Andrew - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Manager
1980s onwards
BCB: 28 July 2017
Once a busman . . .; Career review, including Brighton, Lewes Coaches, London General, Go-Ahead group, Wilts & Dorset, Go South Coast
Person: Wickham, Andrew - interviewed by Kirsty Flack
Role: Manager
Era: 1980s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 28 July 2017
Description: Once a busman . . .; Career review, including Brighton, Lewes Coaches, London General, Go-Ahead group, Wilts & Dorset, Go South Coast
Williams, Elaine
Manager
1990s onwards
BCB: 16 September 2016
Women in the Industry – part two; Review of her career, including Voyager Coaches, Brighton & Hove, Southern Vectis, National Express (CILT feature in Bus & Coach Buyer)
Person: Williams, Elaine
Role: Manager
Era: 1990s onwards
Journal/ Issue: BCB: 16 September 2016
Description: Women in the Industry – part two; Review of her career, including Voyager Coaches, Brighton & Hove, Southern Vectis, National Express (CILT feature in Bus & Coach Buyer)
Wilson, Alistair – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Coach salesman
1970s onwards
routeOne: 30 June 2011
His Life in Sales; Reflecting on a career with Shaw & Kilburn, Tricentrol, Arlington, Caetano and EvoBus
Person: Wilson, Alistair – interviewed by Andy Izatt
Role: Coach salesman
Era: 1970s onwards
Journal/ Issue: routeOne: 30 June 2011
Description: His Life in Sales; Reflecting on a career with Shaw & Kilburn, Tricentrol, Arlington, Caetano and EvoBus
Woodgate, Mark – interviewed by Elizabeth Howlett
Driver
1980s onwards
CBW: 25 October 2016
Another trophy for a top driver; Award winning Arriva driver reflects on his career
Person: Woodgate, Mark – interviewed by Elizabeth Howlett
Role: Driver
Era: 1980s onwards
Journal/ Issue: CBW: 25 October 2016
Description: Another trophy for a top driver; Award winning Arriva driver reflects on his career
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