Heritage buses filled the streets of Winchester city centre for a running day.

The Friends of King Alfred Buses (FoKAB) organised a wide range of buses on May 1.

For the first time, FoKAB’s newly-acquired 1929 Leyland Lion bus headed the line-up of a dozen King Alfred buses representing the local bus company which closed 50 years ago on April 28, 1973.

Hampshire Chronicle: Friends of King Alfred Buses

Despite intermittent rain, hundreds of people came to see and ride on the buses. 

Across The Broadway and in Winchester Bus Station, there had a range of stalls with a wide selection of transport books and models.

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Speaking before the event, FoKAB chairman James Freeman said: “Every year we are so excited to be able to provide the opportunity for our many friends and supporters to relive days of King Alfred buses and coaches. 

Hampshire Chronicle: Friends of King Alfred Buses

“This year has a special extra bonus because we celebrate fifty years since the company closed down.”