Preserved West Midlands P.T.E. M.C.W. Metrobus 6832, SDA 832 S at Showbus 2006, Duxford.

Guy Arab Mk IV-M.C.W.under powered with a Gardner 5LW of only 7 litres to pull an eight ton imperial weight bus.

photo M.C.W.

Former Merseybus, 1989 M.C.W. Metrobus II, with M.C.W. bodywork

Wirral Bus and Tram Show, Taylor St 6th October 2019

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Andrews M.C.W. bodied Leyland Fleetline NOC 496 R was new to West Midlands P.T.E. (#6496) and is pictured in Sheffield city centre. Andrews buses were named rather than given numbers, this one being Robin Hood.

Original site of Seaview Road (SVR) bus Garage, now Asda, Wallasey, Merseyside.

Left to Right.

54 – AHF 850

Former Wallasey Corporation Motors, 1951 Leyland Titan PDR2/1, with M.C.W. bodywork

1 - FHF 451

Former Wallasey Corporation Motors, 1958 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell bodywork, the first production Atlantean

206 - FHF 456

Former Wallasey Corporation, 1959 Leyland PDR1/1, with M.C.W. bodywork

1788 - OEM 788S

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1978 Leyland Atlantean, with M.C.W. bodywork

1039 - FKF 918F

Former Liverpool Corporation, 1968 Leyland Panther, with Metro-Cammell bodywork

1003 - A323 GLV

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1983 Leyland Atlantean, with Alexander bodywork

1898 - XEM 898W

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1981 Leyland Atlantean, with Alexander bodywork

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

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Eastern National M.C.W. Metroliner 1600 (B457 WHJ) is seen at Pool Meadow bus station, Coventry on the 9th of May 1987.

Broklands Museum 1966 Leyland Atlantean with M.C.W. bobywork at showbus, with the VC-10 in the background

Some features that Weymann built into their Fanfare body are obvious on this 1956/57 Leyland Royal Tiger.Apart from the larger windows on the Arcadian the overall shape is virtually the same on both types.

scanned from an old M.C.W. advertisement.

Alexander bodied M.C.W. Metrobus 271 (ULS 621X) was new to Alexander (Midland) and latter passed to Kelvin Scottish. It also worked for Cardiff Bluebird. It's seen entering Trafalgar Square, London on the 23rd of June 2001.

Arriva Original London Sightseeing Tour open top M.C.W. Metrobus MB509, GYE 509 W is pictured at Grosvenor Gardens, Victoria wearing City Sightseeing livery. This bus was new to London Buses numbered M509 reaching the O.L.S.T. via Leaside Buses and Arriva London.

Travel West Midlands M.C.W. bodied Leyland Fleetline 6898, TVP 898 S is pictured at Showbus 2006, Duxford.

Big Bus Company open top M.C.W. bodied Daimler Fleetline GHM 854 N was originally numbered DMS1854 in the London Transport fleet and is pictured at Hyde Park Corner.

Seen at Pool Meadow bus station, Coventry on the 9th of May 1987 is West Midlands Travel M.C.W. Metrobus 2935 (D935 NOA) in Timesaver livery. It would be 20 years before I visited Coventry again and the railway station still hasn't got nearer the city centre. LOL

Metrobus M.C.W. Metrobus 316, BYX 216 V was new to London Buses (#M216), passing to London General on privatisation and is pictured at Old Steine, Brighton.

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In view at Seacombe Ferry Wallasey, Merseyside. Left to Right.

DFG 38 - 319 PFM

Former Crosville, 1961 Bristol FS6G, with E.C.W. bodywork

1898 - XEM 898W

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1981 Leyland Atlantean, with Alexander bodywork

1039 - FKF 918F

Former Liverpool Corporation, 1968 Leyland Panther, with Metro-Cammell bodywork

206 - FHF 456

Former Wallasey Corporation, 1959 Leyland PDR1/1, with M.C.W. bodywork

1003 - A323 GLV

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1983 Leyland Atlantean, with Alexander bodywork

1788 - OEM 788S

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1978 Leyland Atlantean, with M.C.W. bodywork

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

M Travel M.C.W. Metrobus MkII A 682 UOE was originally numbered 2682 in the West Midlands P.T.E. fleet and pictured loading at Castleford bus station.

Original site of Seaview Road (SVR) bus Garage, now Asda, Wallasey, Merseyside.

Left to Right.

1788 - OEM 788S

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1978 Leyland Atlantean, with M.C.W. bodywork

1039 - FKF 918F

Former Liverpool Corporation, 1968 Leyland Panther, with Metro-Cammell bodywork

1003 - A323 GLV

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1983 Leyland Atlantean, with Alexander bodywork

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

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Preserved West Midlands P.T.E. M.C.W. bodied Bristol VRT 4413, NOB 413 M at Showbus 2007, Duxford.

at Pont D' Espagne - Pyrenees Alt4000ft. official M.C.W photo.

Leyland Panther Cub with M.C.W. bodywork, new as a Leyland Demonstrator in 1966 and exhibited at the Earls Court Motor Show, later Eastbourne Corporation 92.

This photo was taken on 28 September 1966 outside Earls Court.

Preserved West Midlands P.T.E. M.C.W. bodied Bristol VRT 4413, NOB 413 M at Showbus 2006, Duxford.

Former MPTE 1978 Leyland Atlantean AN68/1R with M.C.W. bodywork, carrying the Wallasey Corporation Motors livery and the Blue Wirral Division Fleet Emblem, pulling up alongside No1

This bus never carried the livery in service, a nod to 1789, which carried the livery as part of The Big Bus Show in 1979, were several buses received liveries of the past.

At Mann Island Liverpool for the MPTE 50!

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In view at Seacombe Ferry Wallasey, Merseyside. Left to Right.

1 - FHF 451

Former Wallasey Corporation Motors, 1958 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell bodywork, the first production Atlantean

1788 - OEM 788S

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1978 Leyland Atlantean, with M.C.W. bodywork

206 - FHF 456

Former Wallasey Corporation, 1959 Leyland PDR1/1, with M.C.W. bodywork

1898 - XEM 898W

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1981 Leyland Atlantean, with Alexander bodywork

1039 - FKF 918F

Former Liverpool Corporation, 1968 Leyland Panther, with Metro-Cammell bodywork

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

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Foundation stone 11 Feb 1922 by John Barker, architect Alfred Wells, opened 24 May 1922, extensions (chancel, choir, sacristy & choir vestry) foundation stone 15 Jul 1934 by Mrs Dean Barry, opened 17 Nov 1934, consecrated 28 Sep 1939. War memorial hall foundation stone 17 Dec 1961 by M C W Gooden, opened 29 Apr 1962.

“The laying of the foundation stone of the new Anglican Church at Henley Beach was performed on Saturday afternoon by Mr. John Barker. . . The new structure would consist of four bays of the nave, porch, baptistry, and vestry.” [Register 13 Feb 1922]

“On Wednesday evening Dr. Thomas will dedicate the new church, situated at the corner of South street and Military road, Henley Beach. It will take the name of St. Michael and All Angels.” [Register 20 May 1922]

“lofty and imposing, and constructed of brick, wood and iron. . . . It is well lighted by four Gothic windows on either side, and artistically illuminated by electric light.” [Register 25 May 1922]

“The foundation stone of the new chancel, choir, sacristy and choir vestry, of the St. Michael and Ail Angels Church, Henley Beach, given by Miss Barker in memory of her father and mother, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Barker, was laid by their eldest grand-daughter. Mrs. Dean Berry, yesterday afternoon, in the presence of a large congregation. . . thanks were due to Miss Barker for the gift of the additions which would be in memory of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. John Barker, who did much in their time for Christ's church.” [Advertiser 16 Jul 1934]

“The Bishop of Armidale (the Right Rev. J. S. Moyes) . . . who was formerly Archdeacon of Adelaide, will dedicate the new chancel, sanctuary, and sacristy at St. Michael and All Angels' Church, Henley Beach, tonight.” {News 17 Nov 1934]

“St. Michael's Church, Henley Beach, will be consecrated by the Bishop of Adelaide (Dr. Nutter Thomas) tonight - Michaelmas Eve.” [News 28 Sep 1939]

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Former Wallasey Corporation Motors, 1958 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell bodywork, the first production Atlantean

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

Seen at Taylor Street in Birkenhead, Merseyside. Home of The Wirral Transport Museum.

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The Good Shepherd. Originally a demonstration window created by Leonard Matthews & installed in his home, now in church porch, dedicated 11 Jun 1995 in memory of Donald Alfred Austin, given by wife Andrea & family.

Foundation stone 11 Feb 1922 by John Barker, architect Alfred Wells, opened 24 May 1922, extensions (chancel, choir, sacristy & choir vestry) foundation stone 15 Jul 1934 by Mrs Dean Barry, consecrated 28 Sep 1939. War memorial hall foundation stone 17 Dec 1961 by M C W Gooden, opened 29 Apr 1962.

Travel Coventry M.C.W. Metrobus MkII 2979, E 979 VUK is pictured in Coventry city centre.

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Travel Coventry M.C.W. Metrobus MkII 2983, E 983 VUK is pictured at Pool Meadow bus station, Coventry.

King's Parade New Brighton, Merseyside. Left to Right.

206 - FHF 456

Former Wallasey Corporation, 1959 Leyland PDR1/1, with M.C.W. bodywork

1898 - XEM 898W

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1981 Leyland Atlantean, with Alexander bodywork

1003 - A323 GLV

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1983 Leyland Atlantean, with Alexander bodywork

1 - FHF 451

Former Wallasey Corporation Motors, 1958 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell bodywork, the first production Atlantean

54 – AHF 850

Former Wallasey Corporation Motors, 1951 Leyland Titan PDR2/1, with M.C.W. bodywork

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

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Newbury Buses M.C.W. Metrobus 179, HCF 179 W is pictured at a rally in Kidderminster.

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In view at Wallasey Grove Road station, Merseyside. Left to Right.

1039 - FKF 918F

Former Liverpool Corporation, 1968 Leyland Panther, with Metro-Cammell bodywork

1788 - OEM 788S

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1978 Leyland Atlantean, with M.C.W. bodywork

1 - FHF 451

Former Wallasey Corporation Motors, 1958 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell bodywork, the first production Atlantean

206 - FHF 456

Former Wallasey Corporation, 1959 Leyland PDR1/1, with M.C.W. bodywork

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

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In view at Seacombe Ferry Wallasey, Merseyside. Left to Right.

1 - FHF 451

Former Wallasey Corporation Motors, 1958 Leyland Atlantean PDR1/1 with Metro-Cammell bodywork, the first production Atlantean

1788 - OEM 788S

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1978 Leyland Atlantean, with M.C.W. bodywork

206 - FHF 456

Former Wallasey Corporation, 1959 Leyland PDR1/1, with M.C.W. bodywork

1039 - FKF 918F

Former Liverpool Corporation, 1968 Leyland Panther, with Metro-Cammell bodywork

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

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A.E.C. Merlin 4P2R with M.C.W. B25D body.

New 3/69 to London Transport, MBS430.

Photographed in St. Albans, 9th May 1977.

Former Leicester City Transport, 1975 Metro-Scania, with MCW bodywork

Seen at the Wythall BUSFEST at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon 2nd July 2022

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Former Leicester City Transport, 1975 Metro-Scania, with MCW bodywork

Seen at the Wythall BUSFEST at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon 2nd July 2022

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Año: 2012

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The Good Shepherd. Originally a demonstration window created by Leonard Matthews & installed in his home, now in church porch, dedicated 11 Jun 1995 in memory of Donald Alfred Austin, given by wife Andrea & family.

Foundation stone 11 Feb 1922 by John Barker, architect Alfred Wells, opened 24 May 1922, extensions (chancel, choir, sacristy & choir vestry) foundation stone 15 Jul 1934 by Mrs Dean Barry, consecrated 28 Sep 1939. War memorial hall foundation stone 17 Dec 1961 by M C W Gooden, opened 29 Apr 1962.

Leyland Tiger PS1 rebodied in 1954 with this M.C.W.Orion highbridge job.

photo Yorkshire Woollen.

1788

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1978 Leyland Atlantean, with M.C.W. bodywork

Carrying the livery of Wallasey Corporation, a nod to 1789, which carried the livery as part of The Big Bus Show in 1979, were several buses received liveries of the past.

Taking part in the Wirral 100. Sunday 9th April 2023

Seen at Taylor Street in Birkenhead, Merseyside. Home of The Wirral Transport Museum.

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Madonna & Child. Window in Children’s Oratory, in memory of Jennifer Mansel Thornton Reed, daughter of parish priest T T Reed (later Archbishop), created & signed by Mathieson Studios, Melbourne.

“REED.—On the 7th of July, at Calvary Hospital, Jennifer Mansel Thornton, the dearly loved daughter of Thomas Thornton and Audrey Airlie Reed, aged two years and eight months.” [Advertiser 8 Jul 1940]

Foundation stone 11 Feb 1922 by John Barker, architect Alfred Wells, opened 24 May 1922, extensions (chancel, choir, sacristy & choir vestry) foundation stone 15 Jul 1934 by Mrs Dean Barry, consecrated 28 Sep 1939. War memorial hall foundation stone 17 Dec 1961 by M C W Gooden, opened 29 Apr 1962.

Former Merseyside Passenger Transport Executive (MPTE), 1978 Leyland Atlantean, with M.C.W. bodywork

Carrying the livery of Wallasey Corporation, a nod to 1789, which carried the livery as part of The Big Bus Show in 1979, were several buses received liveries of the past.

On static display, as part of the Merseyside Transport Trust running day. Sunday 30th July 2023.

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