IMAGES TAKEN NEAR TO
Golden Hill Lane, LEYLAND, PR25 3UA
Introduction
This page details the photographs taken nearby to Golden Hill Lane, PR25 3UA by members of the Geograph project.
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Image Listing (23 Images Found)
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John Fishwick and Sons Garage, Golden Hill
Two of the JFS fleet wait in the garage, ready for service. On the left, YJ53 VDV is a VDL/Wright Commander service bus ready for the 111 service to Preston Bus Station. To the right, YJ15 EVF is a Van Hool coach ready for an excursion.
The John Fishwick and Sons a bus company is based at Golden Hill in Leyland. The company was formed in 1907 when John Fishwick moved started with a steam propelled wagon from the local Leyland Motors factory in Farington. The vehicle was used to transport goods for local business until 1910 when a second petrol vehicle was bought and converted to a bus to be used to ferry passengers from Leyland to nearby Preston.
After World War I, the fleet expanded and by the early 1930s the fleet consisted of eight wagons and 25 buses. During the 1950s the haulage side of the business declined and was disposed of in 1953. The company then focused solely on passenger transport and took over all of its local rivals.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 8 Apr 2015
0.03 miles
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Fishwick's Bus Depot, Leyland
The John Fishwick and Sons a bus company is based at Golden Hill in Leyland. The company was formed in 1907 when John Fishwick moved started with a steam propelled wagon from the local Leyland Motors factory in Farington. The vehicle was used to transport goods for local business until 1910 when a second petrol vehicle was bought and converted to a bus to be used to ferry passengers from Leyland to nearby Preston.
After World War I, the fleet expanded and by the early 1930s the fleet consisted of eight wagons and 25 buses. During the 1950s the haulage side of the business declined and was disposed of in 1953. The company then focused solely on passenger transport and took over all of its local rivals.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 8 Apr 2015
0.03 miles
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Bus Washer at Fishwick's Garage
John Fishwick and Sons' Van Hool-bodied coach (YJ14 CFM) ready to be washed at the bus depot.
The John Fishwick and Sons a bus company is based at Golden Hill in Leyland. The company was formed in 1907 when John Fishwick moved started with a steam propelled wagon from the local Leyland Motors factory in Farington. The vehicle was used to transport goods for local business until 1910 when a second petrol vehicle was bought and converted to a bus to be used to ferry passengers from Leyland to nearby Preston.
After World War I, the fleet expanded and by the early 1930s the fleet consisted of eight wagons and 25 buses. During the 1950s the haulage side of the business declined and was disposed of in 1953. The company then focused solely on passenger transport and took over all of its local rivals.
Image: © David Dixon
Taken: 8 Apr 2015
0.04 miles
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Golden Hill Lane
The buildings on the left stand on the site of the Leyland & Birmingham Rubber Works. This factory was demolished in 2003.
Image: © Ann Cook
Taken: 2 Aug 2010
0.06 miles
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Traffic lights at the junction of Golden Hill Lane and Wheelton Lane
Image: © Ann Cook
Taken: 19 Mar 2011
0.08 miles
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Golden Hill Lane at the junction with Cleveland Road
The traffic lights are at the junction with School Lane.
Image: © Ann Cook
Taken: 19 Mar 2011
0.08 miles
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Balshaw's Grammar School - Leyland
The former Balshaw's Grammar School (in the background the headmaster's residence). Was purchased by the RC Church in 1932 and served as a Catholic school.
Image: © William Aris
Taken: Unknown
0.10 miles