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Buses head for depot at the end of trip around Portsmouth

Today we conclude our circuitous drive around Portsmouth through the ages aboard corporation-only buses.

By The Newsroom
Monday, 8th February 2016, 6:00 am
Updated Wednesday, 17th February 2016, 5:51 am
An open-top Leyland Atlantean awaits passengers when the seafront service was extended to the ferry port, a nice surprise for visitors introduced in 1983
An open-top Leyland Atlantean awaits passengers when the seafront service was extended to the ferry port, a nice surprise for visitors introduced in 1983

This week we take a nostalgic look at The Hard and the introduction of a new service marking the city’s growth as a ferry port.

As always, we’re in the company of photographer and bus fan John Kirby, of Stubbington Avenue, North End, Portsmouth.

Thanks for all your e-mails and letters saying how much you’ve enjoyed this series.

A Leyland National poses inside The Hard Interchange during 1981 shortly before it was scrapped

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Another collection from John will follow later this year.

At Alexandra Park during 1981 a Leyland Panther Cub is changed over with another bus brought round from the former North End depot
We complete our lingering tour of Portsmouth at Hilsea bus lanes where Leyland Panther cubs pass a line of Southdown buses which were changing crews.
A Leyland National poses inside The Hard Interchange during 1981 shortly before it was scrapped
At Alexandra Park during 1981 a Leyland Panther Cub is changed over with another bus brought round from the former North End depot
We complete our lingering tour of Portsmouth at Hilsea bus lanes where Leyland Panther cubs pass a line of Southdown buses which were changing crews.