Sentinel at Oakengates
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Sentinel at Oakengates
Image: © Dr Neil Clifton Taken: 31 Aug 1963
One of H. Brown's stylish Sentinel coaches which he used on the local bus routes from Oakengates to Donnington and other nearby places. These vehicles had a centre entrance, and, unbelievably in these days, Brown had a conductress aboard to issue your ticket. Fares were very cheap, and it is doubtful whether much profit was made. But Harold Brown was an enthusiast: his coach trip to Manchester cost only 7s 6d return! (about 37p in modern money)
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Image Location
Latitude
52.695825
Longitude
-2.449775