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Charabanc Collection (#2)

"Exploring the Charabanc: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into a world of adventure as we unravel the captivating history of charabancs

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Advert, Charabanc Motor Coach Tours, Bath

Advert, Charabanc Motor Coach Tours, Bath Tramways Motor Co Ltd. 1927

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Adults and children in a large charabanc, Rhyl, North Wales

Adults and children in a large charabanc, Rhyl, North Wales, parked on the Promenade outside the White Rose Motor Tours office. circa 1920s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Along a road in Anatolia (Turkey) a bus with six passengers was attacked by a pack of bears

Along a road in Anatolia (Turkey) a bus with six passengers was attacked by a pack of bears (colour litho)
2778416 Along a road in Anatolia (Turkey) a bus with six passengers was attacked by a pack of bears (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCharabanc Collection: On Holiday (colour litho)

On Holiday (colour litho)
2810321 On Holiday (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On Holiday. Illustration for A Book of Engines (Blackie, c 1930)

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Castle Inn tour bus, Hadleigh, Essex

Castle Inn tour bus, Hadleigh, Essex
Passengers in the Castle Inn tour bus, Hadleigh, Essex. Date: circa 1920

Background imageCharabanc Collection: The Joneses Holiday Beano by H. M. Bateman

The Joneses Holiday Beano by H. M. Bateman
A couple in a motorbike and sidecar find themselves bullied on the road by charabancs full of braying holidaymakers. 1926

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Market Place, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire

Market Place, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, with people in two charabancs and a few small cars. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Women in a large charabanc outside Chelmsford Brewery

Women in a large charabanc outside Chelmsford Brewery. circa 1900s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: The Whirl of the town New York 1905

The Whirl of the town New York 1905
A charabanc extremely full of lively American women in Madison Square Gardens, New York. 1905

Background imageCharabanc Collection: An old horse stagecoach proceeded, packed, on the road between Rivarossa and San Benigno

An old horse stagecoach proceeded, packed, on the road between Rivarossa and San Benigno, near Turin (colour litho)
2778103 An old horse stagecoach proceeded, packed, on the road between Rivarossa and San Benigno, near Turin (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Seeing Britain (colour litho)

Seeing Britain (colour litho)
5990815 Seeing Britain (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seeing Britain. Illustration for The Wonder Book of Motors (Ward Lock)

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Charabanc, Berlin (b / w photo)

Charabanc, Berlin (b / w photo)
3095836 Charabanc, Berlin (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charabanc, Berlin. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Charabanc, Bristol (b / w photo)

Charabanc, Bristol (b / w photo)
3095833 Charabanc, Bristol (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charabanc, Bristol. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCharabanc Collection: The Picnic Excursion (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), August 14, 1869. Creator: Unknown

The Picnic Excursion (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), August 14, 1869. Creator: Unknown
The Picnic Excursion (Appletons Journal, Vol. I), August 14, 1869

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Group with Horse-Drawn Carriage, 1890s. Creator: Christian Barthelmess

Group with Horse-Drawn Carriage, 1890s. Creator: Christian Barthelmess
Group with Horse-Drawn Carriage, 1890s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Cliftonville Holiday

Cliftonville Holiday
A group of holidaymakers at Palm Bay and Westbrook, Margate - perhaps a charabanc party, gathered for the obligatory souvenir photo of the outing. Date: circa 1912

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Motorised Charabanc Tour party about to depart (27 passengers plus the driver

Motorised Charabanc Tour party about to depart (27 passengers plus the driver!) Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: A large open-top Charabanc Party outside a Hotel, about to set off on a tour

A large open-top Charabanc Party outside a Hotel, about to set off on a tour. Date: 1920s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Visitors / Holidaymakers (wrapped-up warm!) head off on a British sightseeing tour in a

Visitors / Holidaymakers (wrapped-up warm!) head off on a British sightseeing tour in a
Visitors/Holidaymakers (wrapped-up warm!) head off on a British sightseeing tour in a horse-drawn charabanc (with solid wheels!).... Date: circa 1910s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: A Bus Tour of Cologne (Koln), Germany - the tour has reached the Cathedral (Dom)

A Bus Tour of Cologne (Koln), Germany - the tour has reached the Cathedral (Dom). Date: circa late 1920s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Just Fancy! When we atrated an hour ago, we were all perfect Strangers to each other

Just Fancy! When we atrated an hour ago, we were all perfect Strangers to each other! - a tour party in a Charabanc take full advantage of the close-proximity of the seating to get to know their

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Plate 11, Outlines of Figures, Landscapes and Cattle... for the Use of Learners

Plate 11, Outlines of Figures, Landscapes and Cattle... for the Use of Learners
Plate 11, Outlines of Figures, Landscapes and Cattle...for the Use of Learners, January 31, 1791

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Plate 33, from World in Miniature, 1816. 1816. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Plate 33, from World in Miniature, 1816. 1816. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Plate 33, from " World in Miniature", 1816

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Charabanc tours of the Alps, from Evians-les-Bains, Savoie. Date: 1938

Charabanc tours of the Alps, from Evians-les-Bains, Savoie. Date: 1938

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1910 Dennis charabanc. Creator: Unknown

1910 Dennis charabanc. Creator: Unknown
1910 Dennis charabanc

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1922 Daimler Charabanc. Creator: Unknown

1922 Daimler Charabanc. Creator: Unknown
1922 Daimler Charabanc

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1911 Commer charabanc toastrack. Creator: Unknown

1911 Commer charabanc toastrack. Creator: Unknown
1911 Commer charabanc toastrack

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1922 Daimler charabanc in Cirencester. Creator: Unknown

1922 Daimler charabanc in Cirencester. Creator: Unknown
1922 Daimler charabanc in Cirencester

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1921 Daimler charabanc. Creator: Unknown

1921 Daimler charabanc. Creator: Unknown
1921 Daimler charabanc

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1922 Daimler Y charabanc at Portslade. Creator: Unknown

1922 Daimler Y charabanc at Portslade. Creator: Unknown
1922 Daimler Y charabanc at Portslade

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1920 Leyland RAF type charabanc in Bradford. Creator: Unknown

1920 Leyland RAF type charabanc in Bradford. Creator: Unknown
1920 Leyland RAF type charabanc in Bradford

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1905 Milnes - Daimler charabanc for GWR. Creator: Unknown

1905 Milnes - Daimler charabanc for GWR. Creator: Unknown
1905 Milnes - Daimler charabanc for GWR

Background imageCharabanc Collection: 1907 Wolseley charabanc. Creator: Unknown

1907 Wolseley charabanc. Creator: Unknown
1907 Wolseley charabanc

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Thomas Cook Archive - Photo

Thomas Cook Archive - Photo - tour group in a charabanc, somewhere in Germany. early 20th century

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Mountain view at Schoneck on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935

Mountain view at Schoneck on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. People stop to admire the Alps from their charabanc

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Look-out point at Hochmais on the Grossglockner Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown

Look-out point at Hochmais on the Grossglockner Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. Creator: Unknown
Look-out point at Hochmais on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Austria, c1935. People get out of their charabancs to admire the Alps

Background imageCharabanc Collection: A vehicle falls into the River Isere after an accident, 1930. Creator: Unknown

A vehicle falls into the River Isere after an accident, 1930. Creator: Unknown
A vehicle falls into the River Isere after an accident, 1930. A La Suite d une Collision, un Autocar Roule Dans l Isere. Front cover of " Le Petit Journal Illustre". [France, 31 August 1930]

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Charabanc, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes

Charabanc, c1935. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Charabanc, c1935

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Charabanc Tour - Brookes Bros, Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales

Charabanc Tour - Brookes Bros, Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales
Charabanc Tour - Brookes Bros (no.10 vehicle in their fleet), Rhyl, Denbighshire, Wales Date: circa 1930s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Charabanc Tour - Lourdes, France - Garage Majestic

Charabanc Tour - Lourdes, France - Garage Majestic. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Mt. Rainier from National Park Inn, c1916. Artist: Asahel Curtis

Mt. Rainier from National Park Inn, c1916. Artist: Asahel Curtis
Mt. Rainier from National Park Inn, c1916. From Souvenir Folder, The Switzerland of America, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. [Lowman & Hanford Co. Seattle]

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Mount Rainier National Park Inn, c1916. Artist: Asahel Curtis

Mount Rainier National Park Inn, c1916. Artist: Asahel Curtis
Mount Rainier National Park Inn, c1916. From Souvenir Folder, The Switzerland of America, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. [Lowman & Hanford Co. Seattle]

Background imageCharabanc Collection: On the Road from Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, c1916. Artist: Asahel Curtis

On the Road from Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, c1916. Artist: Asahel Curtis
On the Road from Mount Rainier National Park, Washington, c1916. From Souvenir Folder, The Switzerland of America, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. [Lowman & Hanford Co. Seattle]

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, c1916. Artist: Asahel Curtis

Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, c1916. Artist: Asahel Curtis
Entrance to Mount Rainier National Park, c1916. From Souvenir Folder, The Switzerland of America, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington. [Lowman & Hanford Co. Seattle]

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Daimler Charabanc Outing, Thought to be at Abingdon, Oxfords

Daimler Charabanc Outing, Thought to be at Abingdon, Oxfords
Daimler Charabanc Outing, Thought to be at Abingdon, near Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. Date: 1910s

Background imageCharabanc Collection: William Newell, using a Calthrop Guardian Angel parachute

William Newell, using a Calthrop Guardian Angel parachute
On 9 May 1914 William Newell, using a Calthrop Guardian Angel parachute, used the Grahame-White Type 10 Charabanc - also known as the Aerobus - to undertake the first parachute descent in Britain

Background imageCharabanc Collection: A 1913 Southdown Motor Service Daimler Charabanc. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures

A 1913 Southdown Motor Service Daimler Charabanc. From The Story Of 25 Eventful Years In Pictures, Published 1935

Background imageCharabanc Collection: Alfred Harris and Son, Builders, St. Marychurch, Torquay, on a works outing, July 1926

Alfred Harris and Son, Builders, St. Marychurch, Torquay, on a works outing, July 1926




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"Exploring the Charabanc: A Journey through Time and Places" Step into a world of adventure as we unravel the captivating history of charabancs. From holiday posters enticing travelers to Syria and Lebanon, to the dark underbelly of gun running by Ulster Volunteer Force, these iconic vehicles have witnessed it all. In Marseille, a vibrant poster beckons us to embark on a charabanc journey, promising unforgettable memories. Meanwhile, Cranfield Brothers Ltd Flour Millers proudly showcases their works outing aboard this beloved mode of transportation. Picture a stream of charabancs weaving through picturesque landscapes - an Albion charabanc in Haverfordwest, South Wales or Greens Motors' delightful outing in the same region. And who could forget the charm of Bournemouth's Dorset with its lively charabanc excursion? Delving further back in time, we discover that even royalty was captivated by these magnificent vehicles. In 1844, Her Majesty received a splendid gift from the King of France - The Char-a-banc - symbolizing friendship and elegance. Nottingham Trent Bus takes us on an early 1900s adventure with their own charming charabanc outing. As we explore Nottingham further, we stumble upon another memorable trip at Foxhound Inn – laughter echoing within its walls. The legacy of charabancs lives on as they continue to transport people across borders and eras alike. These remarkable vehicles hold stories untold; tales whispered between passengers during long journeys filled with anticipation and camaraderie. So hop aboard our virtual tour as we uncover the rich tapestry woven by these enchanting carriages throughout history. Join us as we celebrate their enduring spirit that transcends time and place – forever etched in our collective memory.