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The setting sun illuminates the front of the historic Two Bridges Hotel as the hotel's gaggle of geese can be seen on the lawn. Some geese from Two Bridges featured in the movie "War Horse" some scenes of which were filmed on Dartmoor.
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Two Bridges is an isolated location in the heart of Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England. It is situated around 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north east of Princetown on the old turnpike road which was built across Dartmoor in the late 18th century (now the B3212). A map dated 1765 suggests the origin of the name, for in those days the road crossed both the West Dart and the River Cowsic, just upstream from the point where they meet, and required two separate bridges.
By 1891, these had disappeared and there was just a single bridge, further downstream, over the West Dart.
Today, however, there are again two bridges on the site, because a more modern structure was added in the 1930s alongside its earlier predecessor. Visitors often mistakenly assume that these are the same two bridges that gave the name to the site.
In the 18th century, Two Bridges was best known for its potato market. The site was no doubt chosen because it is in a central location, and easily accessible on what was then, and still is now, the only usable road across Dartmoor. Some small quarries in the vicinity show that there was also light industry in the area. Those who met and worked in this remote spot were able to gain refreshment and lodging at the Saracen's Head Inn. It was built in 1794 as a coaching inn, and much extended, still stands there today as the Two Bridges Hotel. It continues to be a popular meeting point for tourists and walkers.
The area is also surrounded by prehistoric antiquities, including Bronze age settlements, stone rows and an impressive standing stone, the Beardown Man, situated to the north west. The ancient Wistman’s Wood is a short walk away.
Many famous guests have stayed at Two Bridges Hotel over the years including actress Vivian (Gone With the Wind) Leigh who met her husband at the hotel, HRHs Edward Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII), HRH Prince Charles Prince of Wales, and many others. A small book "Air Like Champagne" which covers the history of the hotel is available to customers at reception.
Isle Coaches ex Nottingham City Transport's Dennis Trident East Lancs Lolyne W658SNN seen in Low Burnham on a 203 to Westwoodside
A trip to Windsor coach park yesterday (28/07/2025) and a nice selection of visiting coaches to photograph. Of particular note on this visit was a beautiful 30-seat Setra S516HDH from German operator König's Reisen from Wirges; a rather smart pair of Grayline Higer Tourings from Bicester; the Vision Travel of Taunton coach; an ever immaculate Hodge's coach from Sandhurst; a trio of Marchant's from Cheltenham; and an unusual Ayats Kronos from Aylesbury-based Super Plus Coach. Plus Westbus arrived with a newly-wrapped Tourismo. Happy days!
Note: Photo taken before the UK coronavirus lockdown.
Seen on rail replacement duties at Guildford in March 2020 is Lewis Coaches of Thamesmead Scania K340EB4 / Irizar PB C49FT VLT166. This coach was new to Enfield Coaches of Ireland as 07-MH-2758 and became KV07RTH when exported to the UK.
PS Coaches of Abingdon came to Windsor coach park today (28/07/2025) with 6 of their 10-strong fleet. The origins of this Oxfordshire firm stem from Percival's Coaches run by the Skinner family who have been operating private hire vehicles since 1929. Percivals became Tourex then The School Bus Company before establishing PS Motor Services with Piers Skinner taking over the family business in December 2018.
The current fleet consists of 2x Temsa Safari HD, 2x VDL SB4000 / Van Hool Alizee, 3x Volvo/Plaxtons, 1x Volvo/Van Hool T9, 1x Dennis Trident / East Lancs and 1x Ford Transit.
It helps to have good contacts within this wonderful hobby and indeed it was a message from one such friend that prompted me to take an extended lunch break in Windsor today. Many thanks B!
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New to the MoD in March 2005
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Eamonn Rooney Coaches Hilltown, Co. Down Volvo B10M PS Reg R785 DHB is seen parked in Belfast city centre
New to Stagecoach
Seen at the UK Coach Rally in Brighton in April 1997 is Coach Stop of Leigh Bova Futura C49FT P466JWB 'Carousel'.
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D253NCS was a Dodge S56 / Alexander B25Fnew as Western Scottish D253 in April 1987. On disposal it passed to Gleniffer Coaches of Paisley.
BM Coaches "British Airways staff shuttle" branded Enviro 200MMC YX68UKT is seen at Worthing Station on rail replacement duties, 15/01/23
The carriage and wagon works on the East Lancashire Railway were debuting these newly refurbished coaches with painting done by heritage painting. Sometimes we dont see what is different
Ex London Country Leyland Atlantean AN244 (KPJ 244W) operating for Cedar Coaches, Bedford, on 26th September 2000. It retained Geoff Amos livery.
Isle Coaches former Abellio B7TL Wright Gemini LF55CZB seen running the 291 from Doncaster today on it's final run of the day in Westwoodside.
Kenzies Coaches: (K20 CBK) a Van Hool Alizée T9 bodied Volvo B10M, painted in this green based livery and captured here attending the 2010 UK Coach Rally at the East of England Showground.
© Christopher Lowe.
Date: 18th April 2010.
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We are so spoiled getting to fly first class free! It's hard to fly coach, but we're back in Colorado, so it's all good. Now the six hour drive home.
Seen in the Claycart Coach Park for coaches visiting the Farnborough Airshow in July 2000 is Able Coaches of Watford Scania K113TRB / Irizar Century 12.37 C49FT N909DWJ. This coach was new to Buddens of Romsey in 1996.
Station Coaches - Volvo B7RLE / Wright Eclipse Urban - P2 JJL seen on Great Wilson Street, Leeds operating service 116 to Ossett Bus Station on August 26th 2022
Former Stanley Gath DAF MB200 Plaxton Paramount 3200 ECP 567Y ended its days up in the Staffordshire hills with Clowes Coaches where it was registered NUI 4154. It is seen there on 5th October, 2004.
Essex based South East Coaches DAF Irizar i6s YN8 ZNY was a new one for me here but has done Rail Replacement services before departing Manningtree
Volvo B9R Caetano Levante new 4/2012 to Edwards, Llantwit Fadre Taken on Elizabeth Bridge Victoria London
McGill Coach Travel Milestown, Castlebellingham, Co Louth Volvo B11R 9700 Reg 231-LH-621 Is Seen in Glengall street on the 15:40 service 705x to Dublin City centre Via Dublin Airport
this coach was On Hire to Aircoach
Seeing a Portsmouth City Coaches rail replacement bus in Woking yesterday reminded me I have some shots from a photoshoot I did with them earlier this year (August 2025). CBW magazine requested some photos for an article that one of their esteemed reporters had written so with the help of proprietor Mike Elkin we posed a few of the fleet for my camera and enjoyed a bag of chips afterwards (cheers Mike!). The MCV Evosetis, new at the time, are now in fleet livery.