Friends of King Alfred Buses

aving looked very carefully at the implications of the Government's current 'road map' out of lockdown, we have most reluctantly reached the conclusion that to hold a Running Day in early May is simply not practical or appropriate.  Instead, we envisage a very substantial event as part of Winchester Heritage Open Days on Saturday and Sunday 11th and 12th September 2021. More details will be announced nearer the time.

All arrangements must, of course, be subject to local and national Government policy regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and may be subject to short notice alteration or cancellation.

Clearly, the early summer will see relatively few vintage vehicle events again this year.  An anniversary that may have escaped most people's notice is the centenary as a bus of Ford Model T SV 6354 formerly BH 4081.  It was converted to a bus in June 1921 and used to run a service between Owslebury and Winchester.  It must surely by now be the oldest surviving bus/coach with a Winchester connection.  It would be good to mark the centenary in some way but although the vehicle is thought to be roadworthy the present owner and location are unknown.  Can anyone help at all?  

Pictures of our previous event for Heritage Open Days on 19th September 2020 can be seen by clicking on King Alfred and then going to the Picture Gallery.

Meanwhile, the task of keeping our unique collection of historic vehicles in running condition continues and as a registered charity we welcome donations to help keep them on the road!  For only £21 you can become a Friend of King Alfred Buses.  Click on 'Membership' for more details.

You can read more about what we do in an article on pages 34 and 35 of Coach & Bus Week magazine dated 13th April 2021, describing the ongoing renovations to our 'high bridge' Leyland Titan and Leyland Panther.

If you would like to buy one of our sales items by mail order, click on 'Souvenirs & Books' to see details of what we have and how to order.