This photo-rich talk will look at Reading Corporation’s motorbus services from their introduction in December 1919 up to the turn of the century at the end of 1999. We will see how the design of the vehicles progressed from the days when Reading Corporation bodied their own vehicles to the more modern up to date fleet. The growth of the town and the many routes that were introduced over the years will also be covered with many nostalgic photos documenting the story. 

This is the second of three talks in the Heritage Talks Series. The other talks take place on 15th January and 19th March. You may book tickets for any talk individually or for all three in the series for a reduced price.  

Please note the Centre’s face-to-face talks are now being held at a new venue – Reading’s Abbey Baptist Church. The full address of the church is given to the right. The venue has disabled access and a disabled toilet. The talk begins at the slightly later time than previously of 2.30pm. 

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available (included in the price). Pre-booking is preferred, but you can pay on the door, if there are spaces available.  

Image: An AEC Regent motorbus No.76 in London Street in the Summer of 1962.

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