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Posted: Wed 27 Aug, 2008 8:29 pm
by raveydavey
On this day (27th August) in 1900, Britain's first long distance bus service began between London and Leeds. The journey took 2 days!I found this on one of those "on this day" websites - does anyone know anything else about this pioneering service?

Posted: Thu 28 Aug, 2008 2:20 am
by cnosni
Yes ,the driver was a Doncaster depot NXEC/GNER train driver.They dont get out much you know!!
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