Buzzer:
Eddie Heaton:
Buzzer:
BuzzerEddie what about the mack’s they are wearing
Yeah , proper flasher’s macs them are Buzzer .
Eddie Heaton:
Buzzer:
BuzzerMany of those scooter riders appear to be wearing the Everoak “ Corker “ helmet or similar . I recall paying three quid for one of those in the early 60s . I’ve just had a look on t’net and they appear to be going for daft money these days , 120 quid and upwards . Mind you , many would say that three quid was daft money back in 1960 .
Average male wage, UK 1960… £14 per week.
So about a day`s pay?
mushroomman:
Traffic jam in ■■■■■■■■0
Probably stuck behind one of Bewicks Gardners 
Buzzer:
Buzzer
This coach was first registered in 1950. It looks in remarkable condition for an 11yr old chassis. Probably taken on its first day in service with Wimpey.
This pic was taken outside Glasgow Corporation’s Knightswood garage probably during a shift changeover. The garage was closed 20 years ago and a new housing development was built. My father in law was an Inspector at this garage so it’s fitting that this is where me and my family now live.
Dennis Javelin:
This pic was taken outside Glasgow Corporation’s Knightswood garage probably during a shift changeover. The garage was closed 20 years ago and a new housing development was built. My father in law was an Inspector at this garage so it’s fitting that this is where me and my family now live.
Any info on Glasgow Corporation no 92? It looks like a pre War Regent II chassis with Utility war-time bodywork ( but by who?), possibly Petrol-engined given what seems to be an autovac on the front bulkhead. I can’t make out the registration number clearly but GE would be Glasgow.
Dennis Javelin,
Hi, I notice that the Wimpey coach is Swansea registered, from my part of the country.
Regards, Allan.
cav551:
Dennis Javelin:
This pic was taken outside Glasgow Corporation’s Knightswood garage probably during a shift changeover. The garage was closed 20 years ago and a new housing development was built. My father in law was an Inspector at this garage so it’s fitting that this is where me and my family now live.Any info on Glasgow Corporation no 92? It looks like a pre War Regent II chassis with Utility war-time bodywork ( but by who?), possibly Petrol-engined given what seems to be an autovac on the front bulkhead. I can’t make out the registration number clearly but GE would be Glasgow.
Hi cav managed to enlarge it GE 728? Couldn’t make out the last digit.Hope this helps cheers Ray
stargazer148:
cav551:
Dennis Javelin:
This pic was taken outside Glasgow Corporation’s Knightswood garage probably during a shift changeover. The garage was closed 20 years ago and a new housing development was built. My father in law was an Inspector at this garage so it’s fitting that this is where me and my family now live.Any info on Glasgow Corporation no 92? It looks like a pre War Regent II chassis with Utility war-time bodywork ( but by who?), possibly Petrol-engined given what seems to be an autovac on the front bulkhead. I can’t make out the registration number clearly but GE would be Glasgow.
Hi cav managed to enlarge it GE 728? Couldn’t make out the last digit.Hope this helps cheers Ray
The reg is GE7289. First registered in May 1930 with fleet no 257, and originally built with a Cowieson body. Rebodied in 1944 by Alexander’s and given fleet no 92.
Canning Circus Nottingham
George Brough on one of his Brough Superiors taken outside the factory on Hayden Road Basford Nottingham
Dennis Javelin:
stargazer148:
cav551:
Dennis Javelin:
This pic was taken outside Glasgow Corporation’s Knightswood garage probably during a shift changeover. The garage was closed 20 years ago and a new housing development was built. My father in law was an Inspector at this garage so it’s fitting that this is where me and my family now live.Any info on Glasgow Corporation no 92? It looks like a pre War Regent II chassis with Utility war-time bodywork ( but by who?), possibly Petrol-engined given what seems to be an autovac on the front bulkhead. I can’t make out the registration number clearly but GE would be Glasgow.
Hi cav managed to enlarge it GE 728? Couldn’t make out the last digit.Hope this helps cheers Ray
The reg is GE7289. First registered in May 1930 with fleet no 257, and originally built with a Cowieson body. Rebodied in 1944 by Alexander’s and given fleet no 92.
First registered in 1930 would make no 92 a Regent I. The Regent II was a post war chassis only produced for a couple of years.
My old work place
Wembley (Empire) Stadium in the early days.
It may appear to be unbelievable in this day and age , but although I have never subjected my body to abuse in the shape of any form of hard drugs in my entire life, with the exception of alcohol and nicotine , and although I haven’t smoked a cigarette in well over forty years , as a kid of 14 or 15 , I would regularly get through 20 Players Navy Cut or Capstan Full Strength on most days . All this abuse being subsidised by the earnings from my newspaper and milk delivery rounds . I can hardly believe nowadays that I can’t recall even one occasion when I was either challenged or refused service . In fact , the corner shop opposite the gates of my school would regularly open a twenty pack of Woodbines and sell me one for one old penny on the occasions when I was strapped .
How times have changed … Sweet Afton , Senior Service , Black Russian , Lucky Strike , Camels ,Park Drive , No 6 , Golden Virginia roll-ups , even those ■■■■ about a foot long called Joysticks , I’ve tried the lot .
Miraculously , I’m still here to tell the tale … for now at any rate . Guess I’m just one of the lucky ones .