Right, it's now time to look at the buses of Lancaster. The Corporation used to run them. One of the most famous vehicles was the 'prison bus', this old Daimler. Seen in the depot, its sole purose in later life was to transport prisoners to gaol.
Lancaster City Transport latterly used a blue-based colour scheme, as seen here.
Lancaster City Transport ceased trading in 1993, having sold out to Stagecoach. Prior to those days, Ribble Motor Services ran the majority of the 'out of town' routes.
Ribble also became part of the Stagecoach Group in the Lancaster area.
It's nice to see this double-deck bus painted into the old Ribble colours.
Kirkby Lonsdale Coaches have a few services in and around Lancaster.
Beer time! Mitchell's Brewery used to be at the rear of the New Inn. It later moved to the old Yates & Jackson brewhouse, but now no longer brews.
The Wagon & Horses can be found beside the Lune on St George's Quay. It used to be a Hartley;s of Ulverston house.
The Duke of Lancaster is now closed.
Thankfully, the George & Dragon is still in business, looking out onto the river.
The Robert Gillow, a Hyde's pub, has since been renamed the Jailor's Barrel.
The Penny Bank used to be a decent pub. It's still going and has a Facebook page.
The John o'Gaunt is a good city centre establishment.
Finally, handy for the railway station, is Merchant's, a free house with good beer.
The next post will see us heading for Glasson Dock and more of the Lancaster Canal.
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