When the Trollybus was King

 

In next month’s issue Roland Jempson explores the history of the Hastings & St. Leonards Trollybus era from spectacular beginnings final eclipse. The picture above portrays the bustle around the Albert Memorial soon after the new trollybus service came into operation.

Photo by Lyndon Rowe
Photo by Lyndon Rowe

 

 

   Photo from the M & D and East Kent Bus Club Collection
Photo from the M & D and East Kent Bus Club Collection

Below: Delivered just after the War, this Sunbeam W model with Park Royal 56 seat semi – utility body at Grand Parade St. Leonards, about to turn into London Road on the Eleven Route to Silverhill.

“Rye’s Own” May 2008

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