Bradley McMullan
Oct 10, 20211 min read
A last jive on the 205!
Saturday 23rd October 2021 will see the end of an era in the Morley area, when Arriva Yorkshire cease operation of the long standing 205...
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Bradley McMullan
Jul 29, 20211 min read
On this date, 16 years ago...
...the final Black Prince bus services completed their journeys and returned to the garage for the last time... Former Black Prince bus...
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Bradley McMullan
Jun 21, 20212 min read
"A return to Heath Common"...
Dewsbury Bus Museum Trust will return to Heath Common for the first time in several years, with an event on Sunday 27th June 2021. This...
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Bradley McMullan
Feb 22, 20211 min read
New Briggate No More...
Sunday 21/02/21 saw Leeds City Council close the section of road outside the Grand Theatre. New Briggate has been shut as part of the...
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Bradley McMullan
Feb 8, 20211 min read
Volvo re-body, 641UTO
LUB512P, the Volvo B58-56 (6653 Pn 7511VX516 C51F) was produced in June 1976, delivered to the West Yorkshire PTE's "Metrocoach"...
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Bradley McMullan
Feb 8, 20211 min read
One that got away... 2612
HUA563N (2612) was new in May 1975, delivered to the WYPTE Bradford District. The "Metropolitan" Scania was part of a batch I believe...
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Bradley McMullan
Jan 17, 20211 min read
98A Service Information
Good Morning! As I progress (very slowly) through the route history of Black Prince, it is always satisfying to fill in a part of the...
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Bradley McMullan
Jan 8, 20212 min read
R.I.P Neil Millington
I’d like to draw attention to the passing of Neil Millington, who died peacefully in hospital at around 1600 on Wednesday 16 December,...
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Bradley McMullan
Jan 7, 20219 min read
A look back at Black Prince buses through 2020 ...
Dear Reader, Happy New Year! As we have (mostly) safely landed in 2021, I thought it would be nice to take a look back over what has been...
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Bradley McMullan
Jan 3, 20212 min read
New Year's Day 2021, 87 Mission Accomplished!
New Year's Day 2021 Happy New Year Black Prince followers, here is my short review of the NYD bus service 87 which operated successfully...
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Bradley McMullan
Dec 31, 20201 min read
Festive Season 2020/2021 Update
With the latest government advice update, it is great to hear Leeds will remain in tier 3 for the time being, which will mean that the...
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Bradley McMullan
Dec 29, 20201 min read
New Service 44, Commencing 19/02/95
Good Evening All... I apologise for the late night excitement, but I have found this gem in the timetable archive!... Can anyone add any...
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Bradley McMullan
Dec 26, 20201 min read
Christmas Day 2020, X51 Mission Accomplished!
Seasons Greetings, Black Prince followers, I hope you are all having a great time over the festive weekend!... The Christmas Day X51 bus...
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Bradley McMullan
Dec 21, 20201 min read
Festive Season 2020/2021 Update
Here is a summary of the public transport arrangements throughout West Yorkshire during the seasonal period 2020/2021, courtesy of WYPTE...
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Bradley McMullan
Dec 21, 20201 min read
Morley Santa Special 22/12/2020
Look out for Santa and his trusty elves as they visit Morley to greet our town folk and spread a little Christmas cheer! Santa will be...
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Bradley McMullan
Dec 17, 20201 min read
HO HO HO!
Santa and his helpers will come to Morley on Tuesday 22nd December 2020 - and as his fleet of reindeer are taking a much needed rest and...
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Bradley McMullan
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Festive Season 2020/2021
Great News!... You'll find a Black Prince bus at your service during the festive season. On Christmas Day 2020, the X51 will work...
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Bradley McMullan
Jul 31, 20201 min read
R.I.P John Wright 1952-2020
Dear readers, it’s been an incredibly difficult time recently, having been involved with caring for my good friend of many years, John...
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Bradley McMullan
Jul 31, 20201 min read
The Wetherby Wanderers 2020
Thank you to all who supported the Wetherby running day on Sunday July 5th 2020. The day went ahead against all odds, being hugely...
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Bradley McMullan
Jul 31, 20201 min read
Covid-19 update "The Leeds Running Day 2020"
The Leeds event is cancelled this year, after consultation with all partner organisations, the event was deemed impractical to organise...
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Bradley McMullan
Jul 27, 20201 min read
Route Ramble, Thursday 30th July 2020
30th July 2005 saw the operation of Black Prince buses draw to a close, having been a huge part of the public transport scene since 1969....
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Bradley McMullan
Jul 2, 20202 min read
"The Wetherby Wanderers" Final Plan...
Dear Readers, I have finalised the plan for this weekends classic bus running day over the Leeds-Wetherby corridor, as previously...
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Bradley McMullan
Jun 28, 20202 min read
Covid-19 Update "The Wetherby Wanderers"
Wetherby Update (Sat June 27 2020) Hello Everyone, Considering the latest review of UK Government Covid-19 related advice to commence Sat...
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