Birmingham horse drawn buses

[Vivienne14]

The original thread has disappeared since the recent site problem. So reposting a few images of horse drawn buses.

 

[Vivienne14]

The Harborne image gives us a contrast between horse driven and motorised buses. The Erdington image shows the bus outside the Swan (terminus perhaps?). And what a great view from the top deck of all the activity going on down below on the Hagley Road.

 

[Richard Dye]

The Harborne image gives us a contrast between horse driven and motorised buses. The Erdington image shows the bus outside the Swan (terminus perhaps?). And what a great view from the top deck of all the activity going on down below on the Hagley Road.

All wonderful photos, very nostalgic (at least for me).

 

[Radiorails]

The Harborne image gives us a contrast between horse driven and motorised buses. The Erdington image shows the bus outside the Swan (terminus perhaps?). And what a great view from the top deck of all the activity going on down below on the Hagley Road.

Those of us who remember the open balcony trams would attest to that - even to high jinks of dropping tickets and other lightweight things on passers by.

 

[BrummieGeoff]

Re-posted ....
1. Mary Street, Balsall Heath
2. Dale End
3. Five Ways, Edgbaston

 

[Vivienne14]

Thanks again Geoff - three great, detailed photos.