Charabanc Outing

[rosie]

Here are my Nan and Grandad standing up with Dad and Uncle.

 

[mariew]

Lovely photo Rosie.

 

[Vivienne14]

A link to Lander Automotive Ltd, Birmingham which may have made some parts for these vehicles. Viv.

https://www.lander.co.uk/company_history.html

 

[BernardR]

Thanks for that link Vivienne. I seem to recall a descendant of the Lander family tried once to make sports or racing cars under the name of Rednal. A Lucas colleague being despatched to look at the viability of supplying wiring systems for them.

 

[Vivienne14]

This is an outing from Bournville. Looks like several charabanc's were hired for the occasion. Viv.

 

[Wendy]

What a fantastic photo Viv I wonder where they were off to!

 

[Vivienne14]

This time we know their destination. It's the Alfred Bird & Co workers annual outing in 1922. They were off to Stratford. I'm intrigued to know what it is they're holding in their hands. Viv.

 

[mossg]

The caption tells the story.The firm was based in Kenyon Street.Moss

 

[Wendy]

Viv I have studied the photo and still can't work out what they are holding. It is obviously something from Bird's. I remember my mother had an old tin of baking powder that had the same checkerboard pattern. I still have no idea what they are though.

 

[maypolebaz]

Here are my Nan and Grandad standing up with Dad and Uncle.

That's a nice picture Rosie.

I see the vicar came along too !

That'll be in the days when Rhyl was a NICE place.

 

[jjj.3679.abc.com]

what year would this have been

 

[rosie]

My photo is around 1922-3. (The Rhyl one).
I wonder if the "mystery objects" in the Bird's picture are periscopes for looking over a crowd?
rosie.

 

[Vivienne14]

Think you've cracked the mystery object Rosie. Thanks! Viv.

 

[Vivienne14]

Here's a convoy of charabancs organised by the Co-op in 1925 getting ready to set off to Evesham. Hope they had good weather travelling in those open top cars. Viv.

 

[Phil]

Viv

I think they had hoods that covered that covered all the seating, if I'm wrong I'm sure somebody will put me right.

 

[Simon4130]

Yes indeed most had folding hoods of varying strength and effectiveness! Speaking with my bus enthusiast hat on the first in the line isn't actually a charabanc but all the others are...

Simon

 

[Vivienne14]

Presumably this was either about to set off on an outing or all the passengers are in the pub (the White Swan, Harborne). It's about 1920s and has a name above the engine and a logo on the side. No idea what they say. Viv.

 

[Radiorails]

Post 1270 in the thread below has a better picture of this charabanc.
EA 1003 was a West Bromwich registration and the bus is clearly a Daimler.

https://birminghamhistory.co.uk/forum/index.php?threads/pubs-of-the-past.34394/page-64#post-601161

 

[mw0njm.]

 

[Richard Dye]

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Exciting times and I am sure the seats were not extra comfortable!

 

[Vivienne14]

Great photo Pete. And there's a coach station on Mr Sugden's site today

 

[RRJ]

Some of my wife's ancestors.

 

[Richard Dye]

Some of my wife's ancestors.

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Looks to be a little more upscale or luxurious!

 

[RRJ]

Looks to be a little more upscale or luxurious!

I'm loving the drivers keep-fit horn.

 

[Vivienne14]

Must have been fun to drive these vehicles, less so to park.

 

[Richard Dye]

Must have been fun to drive these vehicles, less so to park.

Yes, no back up cameras in those days