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This site is Dedicated to the passenger carrying vehicles whose chassis were constructed at Brislington in Bristol by the erstwhile Bristol Commercial Vehicle company. |
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Last updated: 15/6/2009 Bringing you information on classic Bristol buses since 1994. |
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About this web siteA pictorial survey of Preserved Bristol typesAbout Bristol-built buses - History and developmentAdverts page - for Bristol bus owners/operators/preservationists!News and information about rallies, remanufacture of spares etc. Links to other pages of interest - mainly transport related The story of my bus - a disjointed account of my restoration efforts About Me - including links to my CV and other links to the real world...
Bristol-ECW
photo archive
- if you are doing research or are a vehicle owner then you might
care to peruse this archive of photographs from the ECW-Bristol egroup.
Please take note of the copyright information on the archive page.
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Bristol The information contained herein is as accurate as I can make it and is
provided for the interest of researchers, restorers and anyone interested in the
preservation and restoration of buses and other vehicles manufactured at the
Brislington works of the Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company. My
intention is to build up this site as a resource for vehicle owners and a
jumping-off point for historians.
If you have any suggestions for items to
be included, please email me.
Many of the buses depicted
on my picture pages have
been meticulously restored and
painstakingly maintained to a high standard by enthusiasts. All contribute to
keeping Britain's transport and manufacturing heritage alive. It is worth
remembering that Britain was once known as the "workshop to the world" and each
one of these lovingly cherished vehicles reflects a part of this period in our
history.
A great deal of time,
effort and money goes into preserving an elderly vehicle - even a small car can
take many months or even years to restore - so the task of restoring a large commercial
vehicle and maintaining it in a safe and roadworthy condition should not be
underestimated. Many hours are spent in searching for spare parts or
locating vehicles to be dismantled. As one who gains much pleasure from the experience of owning,
driving and travelling on vintage vehicles of all sizes, this site is my tribute
to all the hard work put in by the enthusiasts who own these fine vehicles. Many
of the vehicles pictured are owned by members of the
If you own a Bristol, then you
must join the Bristol Commercial Vehicle
Register for
Bristol owners and operators the world over
The show was originally conceived for steam enthusiasts, but the range of
exhibits has grown year on year. It now boasts a huge array of vintage
transport, including buses, coaches, motorcycles, military vehicles, classic
cars, tractors, aircraft, commercial vehicles, traction engines and historic
caravans. Plus a live action arena, interactive demonstrations, rare breeds,
shire horses, trade stands, a vintage fun fair and hundreds of curiosity
stalls ranging from Victorian memorabilia, antique sewing and knitting
machines, folding accordions, model doll houses, petrol pumps, to vintage
garden tools and 1940s - 1950s home wares.
Widely regarded as a show within a show, the bus section has grown from
humble beginnings to one of the biggest bus and coach gatherings in the UK .
A vintage bus service will be operating to and from Kemble railway station
throughout the show and a courtesy bus will shuttle guests to the Bristol
Aero collection. Formed in 1990, this collection records 95 years of Bristol
aviation and space heritage. Based in a large wartime hangar, the collection
includes aircraft, helicopters, missiles and engines. For details of the bus
schedule, please refer to the website
www.steamextravaganza.com. Buses will
depart from outside the main show entrance.
Admission Prices:
Concessions: Friday: £4, Saturday or Sunday: £6, Weekender: £8
Juniors: Friday: £3, Saturday or Sunday: £4, Weekender: £6
Advance tickets available from Local Tourist Information Centres
including: Stroud, Cirencester, Chippenham, Swindon, Malmesbury, Gloucester
, Cheltenham , Cotswolds and Tetbury.
Gates open: Friday . Sunday, 10.00am Public enquiries contact: 01453
890891
All profits donated to the Cobalt Appeal Fund, Diabetes UK & The County Air
Ambulance.
Bristol Commercial Vehicle
Register
which exists to support and nurture the preservation of
Bristol manufactured heavy commercial vehicles.
Latest News
Rallies
Record bus and coach displays at South-West's largest festival of
transport
The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza makes a welcome return to
Kemble Airfield this year, taking the show in to its 35th year (Friday 31st
July to Sunday 2nd August 2009). The power of steam, traditional crafts,
classic vehicles, children.s attractions and non-stop live action makes this
three day extravaganza one of the UK ' s best value family outdoor shows.
The ticket price has remained unchanged for three years
Adult: Friday: £5, Saturday or Sunday: £8,Weekender: £12
Under 5s free of charge
Saturday & Sunday family ticket:
£20 (2 adults & 2 x children)
Weekender ticket: (Allows entry to the show on all three days)
Adults £12, Concessions £8, Juniors £6
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