North Western

Author(s): A.E. Jones

Buses

The latest addition to our successful "Glory Days" series covers the history of North Western, for which, more than three decades after it disappeared as a major operator, there is still considerable nostalgia amongst both enthusiasts and those who used its services. Many remember the familiar sight of red and cream, North Western buses on both the urban routes in the Greater Manchester area as well as its more rural services in the Peak District and elsewhere. Incorporated in April 1923, the North Western Road Car Company was ultimately to become one of the most important bus operators in south Lancashire and the Peak District. Initially, part owned by both BET and the Tilling Group, it became a wholly-owned subsidiary of BET during World War 2 when the jointly owned bus assets of Tilling and BET were divided between the two companies.With the formation of the National Bus Company in 1969, unlike other NBC subsidiaries, North Western's existence was relatively short. With the creation of the SELNEC (later Greater Manchester) PTE, the decision was taken to transfer to the PTE, North Western's stage carriage services within their area.

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General Fields

  • : 9780711032279
  • : 56514
  • : 56514
  • : August 2008
  • : 184mm X 240mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : A.E. Jones
  • : Hardback
  • : 388.3423309427
  • : 96
  • : 125 mono and colour photographs