Spring is in the air and local Clubs and Societies start to think of annual outings - at least they used to do! In the late 1940s, the Acaster and Bishopthorpe Fishing Club would hire a bus and take a summer away day for a picnic and - what? They look a bit over-dressed for a spot of fishing! Mrs Lily Foggin, who donated the following photographs to the Archive, told me that on these outings her husband Reg, "Left me with the bairns - well, I wasn't interested in fishing."
Reg Foggin can be seen seated in the centre row, third from the right. Next to him on the right are Eric Barton and Arthur Schofield. Does anyone know where this photograph was taken?
To be fair, Mrs. Foggin did get away from the bairns occasionally. However, the ladies, of course, followed more cultural pursuits!
In 1947, the Bishopthorpe Mother's Union enjoyed a trip to Fountains Abbey. Mrs. Foggin is standing on the left in the striped skirt.
Sporting their Sunday-best outfits, the Mother's Union visited Ripon in 1952. Mrs. Lily Foggin is kneeling in the centre, front row, with Beatrice Fountain and Elsie Cox. Standing behind in a white suit and clutching a smart bag, is Mrs. Irene Thackrah. They all seem to be relishing their precious day of fresh air and fun!
Can you provide more information about these photographs? Just add a comment below.
Reg Foggin can be seen seated in the centre row, third from the right. Next to him on the right are Eric Barton and Arthur Schofield. Does anyone know where this photograph was taken?To be fair, Mrs. Foggin did get away from the bairns occasionally. However, the ladies, of course, followed more cultural pursuits!
In 1947, the Bishopthorpe Mother's Union enjoyed a trip to Fountains Abbey. Mrs. Foggin is standing on the left in the striped skirt. Sporting their Sunday-best outfits, the Mother's Union visited Ripon in 1952. Mrs. Lily Foggin is kneeling in the centre, front row, with Beatrice Fountain and Elsie Cox. Standing behind in a white suit and clutching a smart bag, is Mrs. Irene Thackrah. They all seem to be relishing their precious day of fresh air and fun!Can you provide more information about these photographs? Just add a comment below.
Linda
What make of bus is it?
Ian
Ian
We're fairly confident that the bus is a Bedford OB, possibly a Mulliner, 1949. (If this is correct, it helps to date the photograph.) Apparently, unlike many other buses of their time, the OBs could reach speeds of 40mph - even 60mph was not unheard of travelling downhill with a good wind behind!
Linda
The bus looks to have a Bedford radiator, but it is difficult to tell from the side.
It certainly looks to be a bus rather than a coach. There is a projecting destination board (probably rectangular), typical of bus bodies. Bedford Duple coaches usually had flush, slightly diagonal destination blinds.
I think both Duple and Mulliner produced similar bus bodies at that period.
28/29 seater Bedford Duple coaches were very common in the 40's and fifties.