Preston Corporation Tramways Bus Stop

Preston Corporation Tramways Bus Stop


Preston Corporation Tramways Bus Stop


The shelter location was never on a tram route. It was, however, the original terminus of Preston's first bus route which began in 1922 - so still in the era of the tramway system. Originally it operated via Plungington Road and returned along Brook Street. Within a short time, it was re- routed to use Plungington Road in both directions. The bus turned at the junction with Lytham road and Black Bull Lane with the shelter at the point where after performing it's U-turn manoeuvre, it stopped and waited its departure time. The rather grand shelter was provided by Preston Corporation Tramways for its new (perhaps prestigious) service.


Preston Corporation Tramways Bus Stop
Preston Corporation Tramways Bus Stop






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Further reading and sources of information

The Mystery of Preston's Last Tram Stop - just an early bus stop?

https://www.mylancs.uk/2025/01/the-mystery-of-prestons-last-tram-stop.html

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The Stories Behind England’s Street Furniture - The Historic England Blog

https://heritagecalling.com/2022/01/21/from-lamp-posts-to-litter-bins-the-stories-behind-englands-street-furniture

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Iron Ladies (cast iron tram/bus shelters of the British Isles) - The Beauty of Transport

https://thebeautyoftransport.com/2014/02/19/iron-ladies-cast-iron-trambus-shelters-of-the-british-isles/

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Location: The Plungington, Fulwood, Preston PR2 3PU, UK

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