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