David's Photographs
Bath Time
17th June 2005

Photographs of buses in Bath when mini adventures have taken us there. Small number of Bristol area photos also included.

Selection of photos added from June 2008.

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Photographed on Union Street, Bristol is A-Bus VDL DB250L/Optare Spectra AP04BUS.
Photographed on Union Street, Bristol is A-Bus VDL DB250L/Optare Spectra AP04BUS.
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A-Bus Optare Spectra AP53BUS was painted into ASDA livery when it was new for use on services to the Patchway ASDA hypermarket.
A-Bus Optare Spectra AP53BUS was painted into ASDA livery when it was new for use on services to the Patchway ASDA hypermarket.
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ABus Faresaver DAF DB250L R222AJP was the first low floor double decker bus to enter service in the United Kingdom. It is seen here providing a free bus service from Thornbury to the Walmart store at Cribbs Causeway.
ABus Faresaver DAF DB250L R222AJP was the first low floor double decker bus to enter service in the United Kingdom. It is seen here providing a free bus service from Thornbury to the Walmart store at Cribbs Causeway.
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First Somerset&Avon had Volvo B10LA 10 033 allocated to Bath during 2004 for route18.
First Somerset&Avon had Volvo B10LA 10 033 allocated to Bath during 2004 for route18.
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First operates a number of bendibuses in Bath on services to the University. This is Volvo B10LA 10 105 on Grand Parade during 2005.
First operates a number of bendibuses in Bath on services to the University. This is Volvo B10LA 10 105 on Grand Parade during 2005.
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First Volvo B10LA 10 106 with Wright Fusion body on Railway Street in the Bright Orange livery used to promote University services.
First Volvo B10LA 10 106 with Wright Fusion body on Railway Street in the Bright Orange livery used to promote University services.
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First's fleet replacement programme for Bath saw these Wright Eclipse Fusion bodied Volvo B7LA's brought in for the Bright Orange. This is 10 179 outside the City of Bath college.
First's fleet replacement programme for Bath saw these Wright Eclipse Fusion bodied Volvo B7LA's brought in for the Bright Orange. This is 10 179 outside the City of Bath college.
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A First Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL crossing the River Avon in Bristol by Redcliff Bridge.
A First Alexander ALX400 bodied Volvo B7TL crossing the River Avon in Bristol by Redcliff Bridge.
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The current buses on Bath Park & Ride services are Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL's. This is 32 684 on Westgate in Bath.
The current buses on Bath Park & Ride services are Wright Eclipse Gemini bodied Volvo B7TL's. This is 32 684 on Westgate in Bath.
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First Bristol Dennis Trident 32 702 at the Centre in Park & Ride livery.
First Bristol Dennis Trident 32 702 at the Centre in Park & Ride livery.
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For a time First operated Park & Ride services in Bath using East Lancs Lolyne bodied Dennis Tridents. This is 32 717 on Corn Street.
For a time First operated Park & Ride services in Bath using East Lancs Lolyne bodied Dennis Tridents. This is 32 717 on Corn Street.
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First Somerset & Avon Alexander Royale bodied Volvo Olympian 34 202 passes through central Bath. It was new to Yorkshire Coastliner.
First Somerset & Avon Alexander Royale bodied Volvo Olympian 34 202 passes through central Bath. It was new to Yorkshire Coastliner.
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First Bristol still had 24 Roe bodied Leyland Olympian's in the summer of 2005, this is 34 542 in City Line blue, red and yellow.
First Bristol still had 24 Roe bodied Leyland Olympian's in the summer of 2005, this is 34 542 in City Line blue, red and yellow.
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Bristol based First Leyland Olympian 34 549 was painted into the National Bus Company leaf green livery it carried when new. It is seen here at Patchway ASDA.
Bristol based First Leyland Olympian 34 549 was painted into the National Bus Company leaf green livery it carried when new. It is seen here at Patchway ASDA.
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The NBC liveried First Leyland Olympian 34 549 crossing Bristol Bridge.
The NBC liveried First Leyland Olympian 34 549 crossing Bristol Bridge.
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First Bristol Leyland Olympian 34 550 on Union Street, Bristol.
First Bristol Leyland Olympian 34 550 on Union Street, Bristol.
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First Somerset&Avon Volvo Olympian 39 920 was converted to open top for the 2004 season and is seen on Grand Parade at the end of a Panoramic Tour.
First Somerset&Avon Volvo Olympian 39 920 was converted to open top for the 2004 season and is seen on Grand Parade at the end of a Panoramic Tour.
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First added a significant number of new buses to it's Bath services during 2005 including Alexander Dennis Dart SLF's to two lengths. 42 555 is one of the shorter buses, seen on route13 on Dorchester Street.
First added a significant number of new buses to it's Bath services during 2005 including Alexander Dennis Dart SLF's to two lengths. 42 555 is one of the shorter buses, seen on route13 on Dorchester Street.
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A 2006 view of Alexander Dennis Dart SLF 42 557 with
A 2006 view of Alexander Dennis Dart SLF 42 557 with "Get Around" promotional lettering.
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First Somerset & Avon Alexander Dennis Dart SLF 42 900, seen on Dorchester Street. This bus being one of the longer examples.
First Somerset & Avon Alexander Dennis Dart SLF 42 900, seen on Dorchester Street. This bus being one of the longer examples.
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First also bought new Optare Solo's for Bath services during 2005. This is 53 816 on Pierrepont Street.
First also bought new Optare Solo's for Bath services during 2005. This is 53 816 on Pierrepont Street.
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First Somerset & Avon Alexander PS bodied Volvo B10M 60 599 outside Minehead WSR station. It was new to South Yorkshire Mainline.
First Somerset & Avon Alexander PS bodied Volvo B10M 60 599 outside Minehead WSR station. It was new to South Yorkshire Mainline.
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First also brought in Wright Eclipse Urban bodied Volvo B7RLE's for the x39 route during 2005. These are painted in First's Rail Link livery and 66 729 is seen on Corn Street.
First also brought in Wright Eclipse Urban bodied Volvo B7RLE's for the x39 route during 2005. These are painted in First's Rail Link livery and 66 729 is seen on Corn Street.
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First's X39 branded Volvo B7RLE 66 732 joining Corn Street on June 18th 2005.
First's X39 branded Volvo B7RLE 66 732 joining Corn Street on June 18th 2005.
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Later Volvo B7RLE's entered service in standard group livery, this is 66 961 in central Bath on August 27th 2006.
Later Volvo B7RLE's entered service in standard group livery, this is 66 961 in central Bath on August 27th 2006.
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London Bus Export Company Leyland Titan PD3 FTE630B at Bristol Centre with the National Trust.
London Bus Export Company Leyland Titan PD3 FTE630B at Bristol Centre with the National Trust.
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Plainglobe were operating in Bath using three buses under the name
Plainglobe were operating in Bath using three buses under the name "The Heritage City Guided Tour" during June 2004 but the business was sold to Bath Bus Company later in the year. This is the company's Bristol VRT3, HWG208W, outside Bath Abbey.
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One of Plainglobe's pair of ECW bodied Leyland Atlanteans, TRN469V is seen parked outside Bath Abbey.
One of Plainglobe's pair of ECW bodied Leyland Atlanteans, TRN469V is seen parked outside Bath Abbey.
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During 2005 Plainglobe was responsible for the City Sightseeing Stonehenge Express using Ford Transit CU04KGE, seen on Grand Parade.
During 2005 Plainglobe was responsible for the City Sightseeing Stonehenge Express using Ford Transit CU04KGE, seen on Grand Parade.
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As well as the Classic City Tour Ryans also operated the 768 route using Mercedes Vario, Y139RDG.
As well as the Classic City Tour Ryans also operated the 768 route using Mercedes Vario, Y139RDG.
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Scarper operated a Bath to Stonehenge tour using Mercedes Vario Sprinter Y503HWC, seen picking up passengers by Bath Abbey
Scarper operated a Bath to Stonehenge tour using Mercedes Vario Sprinter Y503HWC, seen picking up passengers by Bath Abbey
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Bath Bus Company is part of the Ensign group and is focused on providing City Sightseeing Tours of Bath and Bristol. This is Ayats Bravo bodied Volvo B7L 272 in central Bath.
Bath Bus Company is part of the Ensign group and is focused on providing City Sightseeing Tours of Bath and Bristol. This is Ayats Bravo bodied Volvo B7L 272 in central Bath.
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Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 273 on York Street, central Bath.
Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 273 on York Street, central Bath.
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Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 273 turning onto North Parade.
Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 273 turning onto North Parade.
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Bath Bus Company Ayats Bravo bodied Volvo B7L 274 outside Bath Abbey.
Bath Bus Company Ayats Bravo bodied Volvo B7L 274 outside Bath Abbey.
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Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 275 has generic City Sightseeing lettering. It was photographed on North Parade.
Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 275 has generic City Sightseeing lettering. It was photographed on North Parade.
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Bath Bus Company has two buses for the Bristol Tour. Scania N113 345 is seen here on June 17th 2007 passing through Clifton Downs.
Bath Bus Company has two buses for the Bristol Tour. Scania N113 345 is seen here on June 17th 2007 passing through Clifton Downs.
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Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 372 with full open Ayats Bravo bodywork.
Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 372 with full open Ayats Bravo bodywork.
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Bath Bus Company's Volvo B7L 372 on Grand Parade whilst undertaking a City Sightseeing Tour.
Bath Bus Company's Volvo B7L 372 on Grand Parade whilst undertaking a City Sightseeing Tour.
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Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 373 in Royal Victoria Park, Bath.
Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 373 in Royal Victoria Park, Bath.
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Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 374 passing through Royal Victoria Park, Bath.
Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 374 passing through Royal Victoria Park, Bath.
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The final Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L of the 2005 buses, number 375 in central Bath.
The final Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L of the 2005 buses, number 375 in central Bath.
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Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 381 outside Bath Abbey.
Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 381 outside Bath Abbey.
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Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 381 was new during 2004 and differs in certain ways from the 2005 buses. This photo was taken on Grand Parade.
Bath Bus Company Volvo B7L 381 was new during 2004 and differs in certain ways from the 2005 buses. This photo was taken on Grand Parade.
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Volvo B7L 383 joined Bath Bus Company in 2007, it is seen here leaving Royal Victoria Park.
Volvo B7L 383 joined Bath Bus Company in 2007, it is seen here leaving Royal Victoria Park.
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The second Bath Bus Company bus used in Bristol is MCW Metrobus1 385 seen here at The Centre, Bristol.
The second Bath Bus Company bus used in Bristol is MCW Metrobus1 385 seen here at The Centre, Bristol.
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